How to prune tropaeolum majus 'jewel of africa'

Pinch tips at planting time (late spring); deadhead throughout summer. Pinch growing tips just above a leaf node when plants are young to encourage branching. Snip spent flowers at the stem. If plants get very straggly mid-season, cut back by up to one-third.

Pinch once at planting; deadhead regularly through summer. Nasturtium 'Jewel of Africa' is a vigorous trailing and climbing annual that rarely needs formal pruning. Pinch out growing tips early to encourage bushiness rather than long trailing stems. Deadhead spent flowers to extend blooming. By late summer, plants naturally decline — cut back hard or pull and compost rather than trying to rejuvenate.

Pinch growing tips just above a leaf node when plants are young to encourage branching. Snip spent flowers at the stem. If plants get very straggly mid-season, cut back by up to one-third.