How to prune pelargonium fulgidum

After flowering in spring to early summer. Once the main flush of flowers fades, cut stems back by up to a third to a healthy node. Pinch out shoot tips during the growing season to maintain a bushy habit. Remove dead or crossing stems at any time.

Once per year after flowering; tip-pinch as needed. Pelargonium fulgidum is a shrubby, silver-leaved species with scarlet flowers. It benefits from light pruning after flowering to keep growth compact and prevent legginess. Tip-pinch young plants to encourage branching. Unlike the succulent-stemmed species, it tolerates moderate cutting back and will re-shoot from old wood readily.

Once the main flush of flowers fades, cut stems back by up to a third to a healthy node. Pinch out shoot tips during the growing season to maintain a bushy habit. Remove dead or crossing stems at any time.