How to prune hybrid mandevilla

Early spring as new growth begins. Cut all main stems back by one-third to one-half, cutting just above a node. Pinch out growing tips during the season to encourage branching. Remove any dead wood back to healthy tissue. Always wear gloves as the milky sap irritates skin.

Annually (spring); tip-pinch as needed through summer. Hybrid mandevilla blooms on new growth and responds well to pruning, which keeps plants bushy and free-flowering rather than straggly. In spring, cut stems back by one-third to encourage branching and a new flush of flowers. Remove any dead or damaged stems completely. Wear gloves — the sap is a skin irritant.

Cut all main stems back by one-third to one-half, cutting just above a node. Pinch out growing tips during the season to encourage branching. Remove any dead wood back to healthy tissue. Always wear gloves as the milky sap irritates skin.