How to prune geum 'scarlet tempest'

Deadhead continuously late spring through summer; cut back hard in midsummer after the main flush. Cut individual spent stems back to the leafy basal mound. For the hard cutback, reduce all growth to 5–10 cm above ground level, then water and feed to support regrowth.

Deadhead weekly during flowering; one hard cutback mid-season. Geum 'Scarlet Tempest' is a repeat-flowering cultivar that rewards regular deadheading throughout its long season. Remove spent stems to the basal rosette to encourage continued blooming. Cut the whole plant back after the main flush fades to promote a second wave. Divide every 2–3 years to keep it flowering well.

Cut individual spent stems back to the leafy basal mound. For the hard cutback, reduce all growth to 5–10 cm above ground level, then water and feed to support regrowth.