How to prune dianthus 'mrs sinkins'

Deadhead throughout summer; cut back after the main flowering flush; tidy in early spring. Snap or snip spent flower stems at the base after blooms fade. After the main flush, shear the plant lightly by one-third to encourage fresh growth. In early spring, remove dead or frost-damaged stems before new shoots emerge.

Deadhead regularly through summer; light cut-back once or twice per season. Dianthus 'Mrs Sinkins' (old-fashioned clove pink) benefits from deadheading spent flowers to extend blooming and prevent self-seeding. After the main summer flush, cut stems back by about one-third to keep the plant compact. Remove any winter-damaged or leggy shoots in early spring. Avoid hard cutting into old woody growth.

Snap or snip spent flower stems at the base after blooms fade. After the main flush, shear the plant lightly by one-third to encourage fresh growth. In early spring, remove dead or frost-damaged stems before new shoots emerge.