How to prune geranium clarkei 'kashmir purple'

Midsummer, after the first flowering flush is over. Shear the whole clump to 2–3 inches with garden shears. Clear the debris, water well, and apply a balanced liquid feed. The plant regrows quickly; secondary blooms are common by late summer.

Once per season after peak flowering; divide every 3–4 years. Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir Purple' is a vigorous rhizomatous perennial best managed with a post-flowering cutback. Once the midsummer bloom fades and foliage becomes tired, shear the clump to a few inches above ground. This refreshes the plant, keeps spread in check, and often produces a late-summer secondary flush of blooms.

Shear the whole clump to 2–3 inches with garden shears. Clear the debris, water well, and apply a balanced liquid feed. The plant regrows quickly; secondary blooms are common by late summer.