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How to prune geranium × oxonianum 'wargrave pink'

Best time
After first flowering flush, June–July; cut back in autumn
How often
Once after first flush; autumn cutback annually; divide every 3–4 years
Technique
Shear back to 10–15 cm above ground after the main flowering. New foliage and a second flush of bloom follow within weeks. Cut to ground level in autumn, or leave until spring for mild frost protection.

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Pruning geranium × oxonianum 'wargrave pink' — FAQ

When should I prune geranium × oxonianum 'wargrave pink'?

After first flowering flush, June–July; cut back in autumn. Shear back to 10–15 cm above ground after the main flowering. New foliage and a second flush of bloom follow within weeks. Cut to ground level in autumn, or leave until spring for mild frost protection.

How often does geranium × oxonianum 'wargrave pink' need pruning?

Once after first flush; autumn cutback annually; divide every 3–4 years. Geranium × oxonianum 'Wargrave Pink' is a free-flowering, spreading cranesbill. Shear the whole plant back by half to two-thirds after the main flush in early summer to refresh the mound and promote a second flush. Cut to ground level in autumn. Divide every 3–4 years as the clump expands vigorously.

How do you prune geranium × oxonianum 'wargrave pink'?

Shear back to 10–15 cm above ground after the main flowering. New foliage and a second flush of bloom follow within weeks. Cut to ground level in autumn, or leave until spring for mild frost protection.