How to prune rose-scented geranium

Early spring before active growth; pinch tips throughout the growing season. Pinch or cut stem tips just above a leaf node to promote branching. In spring, cut the whole plant back by one-third to one-half using clean scissors, removing any dead or crossing stems first.

Tip-pinching every 2–4 weeks during the season; hard rejuvenation cut once a year in spring. Rose-scented geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) grows vigorously and needs regular pruning to stay compact and bushy rather than leggy. Pinch growing tips frequently to encourage branching. Cut back by a third to half in early spring to rejuvenate the plant. This also applies when overwintering indoors — a hard cutback before bringing inside keeps it manageable.

Pinch or cut stem tips just above a leaf node to promote branching. In spring, cut the whole plant back by one-third to one-half using clean scissors, removing any dead or crossing stems first.