Pruning guide
How to prune pelargonium 'frank headley'
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Pruning pelargonium 'frank headley' — FAQ
When should I prune pelargonium 'frank headley'?
Spring (pinching and reversion removal); throughout summer (deadheading); late summer (hard cutback). Remove spent flower stems at their base. Pinch growing tips above a node in spring. Cut out any fully green (reverted) shoots at their origin point. Shorten stems by one-third to one-half in late summer with clean secateurs.
How often does pelargonium 'frank headley' need pruning?
Deadhead weekly; remove reverted shoots as seen; tip-pinch in spring; hard prune once annually. Pelargonium 'Frank Headley' is a variegated zonal pelargonium with salmon flowers and cream-edged leaves. Deadhead regularly to prolong blooming. Pinch tips in spring for a bushier, more branched plant. Cut back by one-third before overwintering indoors. Remove any all-green reverted shoots promptly to preserve the attractive variegation.
How do you prune pelargonium 'frank headley'?
Remove spent flower stems at their base. Pinch growing tips above a node in spring. Cut out any fully green (reverted) shoots at their origin point. Shorten stems by one-third to one-half in late summer with clean secateurs.