How to prune impatiens walleriana 'xtreme salmon'

Midsummer if leggy; otherwise at planting time to encourage bushiness. Cut stems back by up to half their length using clean scissors or pruners, cutting just above a node or leaf pair. The plant will branch and re-flower within 2–3 weeks with adequate moisture and fertiliser.

Once mid-season if needed; otherwise minimal — remove dead stems promptly. Impatiens walleriana 'Xtreme Salmon' is self-cleaning and very free-flowering; routine deadheading is unnecessary. If plants become leggy mid-season, cut them back by half to restore compact, bushy growth and stimulate a fresh round of flowers. Always use clean tools to reduce the risk of spreading downy mildew.

Cut stems back by up to half their length using clean scissors or pruners, cutting just above a node or leaf pair. The plant will branch and re-flower within 2–3 weeks with adequate moisture and fertiliser.