How to prune pelargonium 'stellar hannaford star'

Early spring or late summer after the main flowering period. Pinch or cut stem tips just above a leaf node to promote branching when establishing. For the seasonal tidy, cut each stem back to a strong, outward-facing node; remove dead or yellowing leaves and clean up spent flower stalks at the base.

Deadhead regularly in season; structural trim once or twice a year. Pelargonium 'Stellar Hannaford Star' is a stellar pelargonium with deeply cut, star-shaped leaves and flowers. Pinch growing tips on young plants to encourage branching, deadhead spent blooms through the season, and cut stems back by one-third to one-half in late summer or early spring to keep the plant bushy and productive.

Pinch or cut stem tips just above a leaf node to promote branching when establishing. For the seasonal tidy, cut each stem back to a strong, outward-facing node; remove dead or yellowing leaves and clean up spent flower stalks at the base.