Pruning guide
How to prune pelargonium peltatum 'sofie cascade'
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Pruning pelargonium peltatum 'sofie cascade' — FAQ
When should I prune pelargonium peltatum 'sofie cascade'?
Early spring (tip-pinching); summer (deadheading); late summer (hard cutback). Remove spent flower heads at their base. Pinch growing tips just above a leaf node early in the season. At season's end, shorten all trailing stems by one-third to one-half with clean secateurs to keep the plant compact.
How often does pelargonium peltatum 'sofie cascade' need pruning?
Deadhead weekly during flowering; tip-pinch once in spring; hard prune once in late summer. Pelargonium peltatum 'Sofie Cascade' is a trailing ivy-leaved pelargonium selected for vigorous cascading growth and prolific flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to sustain flowering through the season. Pinch stem tips in early spring to encourage branching at the base. Cut back by one-third to one-half in late summer before overwintering.
How do you prune pelargonium peltatum 'sofie cascade'?
Remove spent flower heads at their base. Pinch growing tips just above a leaf node early in the season. At season's end, shorten all trailing stems by one-third to one-half with clean secateurs to keep the plant compact.