How to prune pelargonium 'scarlet unique'

Late summer after flowering; spring tip-pinching. After the main flush, cut each main stem back by a third to a half, cutting just above a leaf node. In spring, pinch out shoot tips to two or three leaves to promote branching. Remove dead wood at any time.

Main prune once per year after flowering; tip-pinch through spring. Pelargonium 'Scarlet Unique' is a tall, shrubby Unique with bright scarlet blooms. It needs pruning after flowering to prevent legginess and maintain vigour. Cut back by up to half in late summer. Tip-pinch in spring to build a dense framework. Overwintered plants should be trimmed back hard before resuming growth.

After the main flush, cut each main stem back by a third to a half, cutting just above a leaf node. In spring, pinch out shoot tips to two or three leaves to promote branching. Remove dead wood at any time.