Pruning guide
How to prune pelargonium crispum
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Pruning pelargonium crispum — FAQ
When should I prune pelargonium crispum?
Early spring, with deadheading through summer. Pinch or snip stem tips just above a leaf node using clean scissors. After flowering, cut stems back by about one-third to a healthy outward-facing leaf to maintain an open, tidy shape.
How often does pelargonium crispum need pruning?
Annually in spring; deadhead as needed through summer. Lemon-scented Pelargonium crispum is an upright, woody-based herb that benefits from regular trimming to stay bushy and fragrant. Pinch stem tips in spring to encourage branching, and cut back by up to one-third after flowering. Deadhead spent blooms throughout summer to extend flowering.
How do you prune pelargonium crispum?
Pinch or snip stem tips just above a leaf node using clean scissors. After flowering, cut stems back by about one-third to a healthy outward-facing leaf to maintain an open, tidy shape.