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Pruning guide

How to prune geranium cantabrigiense 'cambridge'

Best time
Midsummer after flowering; early spring for winter clean-up
How often
Once or twice yearly
Technique
After flowers fade, trim stems back by about one-third using shears. Avoid cutting into the woody crown. In spring, pull or snip any dead stems that didn't survive winter.

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Pruning geranium cantabrigiense 'cambridge' — FAQ

When should I prune geranium cantabrigiense 'cambridge'?

Midsummer after flowering; early spring for winter clean-up. After flowers fade, trim stems back by about one-third using shears. Avoid cutting into the woody crown. In spring, pull or snip any dead stems that didn't survive winter.

How often does geranium cantabrigiense 'cambridge' need pruning?

Once or twice yearly. Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge' is a robust, spreading ground cover with bright magenta-pink flowers. Lightly shear after the midsummer flowering to tidy the mat and encourage secondary foliage. Remove winter-damaged growth in early spring. Like other cantabrigiense cultivars, it needs only light maintenance — not hard renovation pruning.

How do you prune geranium cantabrigiense 'cambridge'?

After flowers fade, trim stems back by about one-third using shears. Avoid cutting into the woody crown. In spring, pull or snip any dead stems that didn't survive winter.