How to prune pelargonium 'deacon mandarin'

Spring (tip-pinching); throughout summer (deadheading); late summer (light pre-winter trim). Remove spent flower heads at the base of the flower stem. In spring, pinch growing tips above a node to promote lateral branching. Before overwintering, shorten stems by no more than one-quarter with clean secateurs — avoid heavy cutting on these naturally compact plants.

Deadhead weekly; tip-pinch once in spring; light prune once annually. Pelargonium 'Deacon Mandarin' is a Deacon series miniature zonal pelargonium producing double salmon-orange blooms. Its self-branching, compact growth means pruning needs are minimal. Deadhead regularly to extend flowering. A light tip-pinch in spring can further encourage a dense, bushy form. Trim lightly by one-quarter in late summer before overwintering.

Remove spent flower heads at the base of the flower stem. In spring, pinch growing tips above a node to promote lateral branching. Before overwintering, shorten stems by no more than one-quarter with clean secateurs — avoid heavy cutting on these naturally compact plants.