How to prune dwarf lipstick vine

Immediately after the main flowering flush ends, typically late spring to early summer. Pinch or use clean scissors to trim individual stems back by up to one-half, cutting just above a leaf node. Remove any dead or yellowing stems at the base. Avoid cutting back into bare, leafless wood as regrowth from there is unreliable.

Once annually after flowering, with light pinching of wayward stems as needed. Dwarf lipstick vine benefits from light pruning after flowering to maintain a compact, bushy shape and encourage fresh blooming stems. Without trimming, stems become leggy over time. Pinch or cut back individual stems by one-third to one-half once the flush of red tubular flowers fades. This is a low-maintenance plant overall.

Pinch or use clean scissors to trim individual stems back by up to one-half, cutting just above a leaf node. Remove any dead or yellowing stems at the base. Avoid cutting back into bare, leafless wood as regrowth from there is unreliable.