How to prune geranium x oxonianum 'claridge druce'

Midsummer after first flush (before seeds set); late autumn or early spring. Shear all stems to 5–10 cm after flowering and before seeds mature — this limits the prolific self-seeding 'Claridge Druce' is known for. Water well after cutting back to promote regrowth.

Twice yearly — midsummer cutback is especially important to control self-seeding. Geranium x oxonianum 'Claridge Druce' is a vigorous, self-seeding cranesbill that needs firm management. Cut hard back to 5–10 cm in midsummer after the first flush to stop excessive self-seeding and encourage a tidier second bloom. Remove all dead top growth in late autumn or early spring.

Shear all stems to 5–10 cm after flowering and before seeds mature — this limits the prolific self-seeding 'Claridge Druce' is known for. Water well after cutting back to promote regrowth.