How to prune viola 'sorbet raspberry'

Throughout autumn through spring; trim back in mid-spring before temperatures rise. Snip off spent blooms just below the flower. For a shape reset, cut stems back by one-third above a healthy leaf node using clean scissors.

Deadhead every few days; one cutback in mid-spring. Viola 'Sorbet Raspberry' is a cool-season pansy that benefits greatly from regular deadheading to prolong blooming. Remove spent flowers before seeds set. Cut plants back by one-third in mid-spring if they become leggy. These are short-season annuals — no pruning will prevent summer decline, so replace plants in summer heat.

Snip off spent blooms just below the flower. For a shape reset, cut stems back by one-third above a healthy leaf node using clean scissors.