How to prune sinningia 'duchess of york'

During bloom for deadheading; at dormancy onset for cutting back. Pinch off faded flower stalks close to the base. At dormancy, cut all top growth back to soil level with clean scissors, leaving the tuber to rest.

Deadhead throughout bloom; cut back once annually at dormancy. Sinningia 'Duchess of York' requires only light grooming. Deadhead spent flowers promptly to extend the blooming season and remove any yellowing or damaged leaves. When the plant dies back to its tuber for dormancy, cut remaining top growth to the soil line. No hard structural pruning is needed.

Pinch off faded flower stalks close to the base. At dormancy, cut all top growth back to soil level with clean scissors, leaving the tuber to rest.