How to prune pelargonium odoratissimum

Spring; light trimming as needed through summer. Pinch or snip stem tips above a leaf node to promote a denser, mounding habit. Cut flowering stems back to healthy foliage after blooms fade. Avoid cutting into completely bare woody stems as they may not re-shoot reliably.

Several times through the growing season. Apple-scented Pelargonium odoratissimum is a low, spreading herb that grows quickly and needs regular trimming to prevent it sprawling untidily. Pinch stem tips in spring and trim back after flowering. Remove spent flower stalks promptly. It recovers well from moderate pruning throughout the growing season.

Pinch or snip stem tips above a leaf node to promote a denser, mounding habit. Cut flowering stems back to healthy foliage after blooms fade. Avoid cutting into completely bare woody stems as they may not re-shoot reliably.