Pruning guide
How to prune pelargonium x domesticum 'hazel carey'
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Pruning pelargonium x domesticum 'hazel carey' — FAQ
When should I prune pelargonium x domesticum 'hazel carey'?
Mid to late summer after the primary flowering flush; early spring for overwintered plants. Remove spent flower clusters at the stalk base. Using clean, sharp secateurs, trim each stem back by roughly one-third to a healthy leaf node. On overwintered plants, cut back by half in early spring before bringing outside.
How often does pelargonium x domesticum 'hazel carey' need pruning?
Deadhead continuously; structural prune once or twice per year. Pelargonium x domesticum 'Hazel Carey' is a regal pelargonium that blooms prolifically in spring and early summer. Deadhead spent blooms throughout flowering to maintain appearance. After the main flush, cut stems back by one-third to a leaf node to promote a second flush and prevent straggly, woody growth.
How do you prune pelargonium x domesticum 'hazel carey'?
Remove spent flower clusters at the stalk base. Using clean, sharp secateurs, trim each stem back by roughly one-third to a healthy leaf node. On overwintered plants, cut back by half in early spring before bringing outside.