How to prune geranium 'nimbus'

Deadhead continuously; trim back lightly after the first main flush in early to midsummer. Snip spent flower stems back to a healthy leaf or bud during the season. After the main flush, use shears to reduce stems by a third. Clear any dead basal foliage in early spring.

Continuous deadheading; one mid-season trim; light spring tidy. Geranium 'Nimbus' is a compact, mound-forming hybrid with a long flowering season. Deadhead regularly throughout summer to keep blooms coming. After the first main flush, cutting stems back by about a third refreshes the plant and extends flowering. It is naturally tidy and does not need severe annual cutbacks like larger cranesbills.

Snip spent flower stems back to a healthy leaf or bud during the season. After the main flush, use shears to reduce stems by a third. Clear any dead basal foliage in early spring.