How to prune pelargonium crispum 'variegatum'

Early spring; remove reverted shoots as soon as spotted. Pinch stem tips just above a leaf node to encourage branching. Cut back lightly after blooming. Cut any all-green shoots back to their point of origin immediately — they are more vigorous and will out-compete the variegated growth.

Annually in spring; check for reversion throughout the season. Pelargonium crispum 'Variegatum' is a lemon-scented, cream-edged cultivar that needs the same routine pruning as the species. Pinch growing tips in spring to keep it bushy, trim lightly after flowering, and remove any plain green reverted shoots promptly to preserve the variegated foliage.

Pinch stem tips just above a leaf node to encourage branching. Cut back lightly after blooming. Cut any all-green shoots back to their point of origin immediately — they are more vigorous and will out-compete the variegated growth.