How to prune pelargonium peltatum 'tomcat'

Late summer or early autumn for main cut-back; early spring in warm climates. Deadhead by snapping or cutting spent flower stems at the base. Trim trailing stems back by one-third with clean secateurs, cutting just above a leaf node to encourage branching and new flower buds.

Deadhead continuously through the flowering season; cut back once or twice yearly. Pelargonium peltatum 'Tomcat' is a trailing ivy-leaf geranium that benefits from regular pruning to stay bushy and free-flowering. Deadhead spent blooms continuously. Cut back long, leggy stems by one-third in late summer or autumn. In frost-free climates, a harder cut in early spring rejuvenates the plant.

Deadhead by snapping or cutting spent flower stems at the base. Trim trailing stems back by one-third with clean secateurs, cutting just above a leaf node to encourage branching and new flower buds.