How to prune pelargonium 'bird dancer'

Late summer after flowering, or early spring. Pinch growing tips above a node to encourage branching. At the seasonal cut-back, reduce all main stems by up to half, cutting to a healthy node; clear away any dead foliage from the base of the plant to improve airflow.

Deadhead continuously in season; hard trim once or twice annually. Pelargonium 'Bird Dancer' is a stellar pelargonium with distinctive deeply-lobed leaves and delicate flowers. Pinch stem tips on young plants to encourage a full, multi-stemmed habit. Deadhead spent flowers regularly and cut back by one-third to one-half in late summer or early spring to prevent legginess and maintain vigour.

Pinch growing tips above a node to encourage branching. At the seasonal cut-back, reduce all main stems by up to half, cutting to a healthy node; clear away any dead foliage from the base of the plant to improve airflow.