How to prune geranium sanguineum

After the first flowering flush, typically June–July; tidy in autumn or spring. Shear the whole clump back by half to two-thirds with garden shears once the first flowers fade. This stimulates fresh mounded foliage and often a second flush of bloom in late summer.

Once after first flowering; optional autumn tidy. Geranium sanguineum (bloody cranesbill) benefits from a hard shear after its main flush fades in early summer, which triggers a second wave of flowers and tidy foliage. Cut the whole plant back by half to two-thirds. Remove dead foliage in autumn or early spring. It is otherwise low-maintenance.

Shear the whole clump back by half to two-thirds with garden shears once the first flowers fade. This stimulates fresh mounded foliage and often a second flush of bloom in late summer.