How to prune geranium 'orion'

After the first main flush in early to midsummer; deadhead continuously. After the first flush, cut stems back by roughly half with shears or secateurs. Continue deadheading individual spent stems throughout the season. A second light trim in late summer can refresh the plant for autumn bloom.

Mid-season cutback once; ongoing deadheading throughout flowering. Geranium 'Orion' is a vigorous hybrid that blooms over a long season. Cutting back by about half after the first main flush in early summer — rather than a full shear — encourages continuous re-blooming through summer and into autumn. Remove spent stems throughout the season to keep flowering going as long as possible.

After the first flush, cut stems back by roughly half with shears or secateurs. Continue deadheading individual spent stems throughout the season. A second light trim in late summer can refresh the plant for autumn bloom.