How to prune viola cornuta 'etain'

After the spring flush (late spring to early summer) and again after summer dormancy. Shear the whole plant back by half with scissors after flowering. In autumn, cut back any frost-damaged or tired stems to just above the basal rosette.

Twice per year: post-spring flush and post-summer; deadhead regularly in between. Viola cornuta 'Etain' is a perennial viola that benefits from cutting back after each main flowering flush. Shear plants back by half after the spring flush to encourage fresh compact growth and a second flush in autumn. Deadhead between cuts. Unlike bedding pansies, this perennial can be cut back hard and will re-sprout reliably.

Shear the whole plant back by half with scissors after flowering. In autumn, cut back any frost-damaged or tired stems to just above the basal rosette.