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Pruning guide

How to prune white trumpet sinningia

Best time
Deadhead during bloom; cut back fully when foliage yellows in late autumn
How often
Deadhead as needed; full cut-back once annually at dormancy
Technique
Remove spent blooms at the stem base during flowering. When the whole plant yellows post-bloom, cut all stems to 1–2 cm above the tuber and allow the tuber to rest dry.

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Pruning white trumpet sinningia — FAQ

When should I prune white trumpet sinningia?

Deadhead during bloom; cut back fully when foliage yellows in late autumn. Remove spent blooms at the stem base during flowering. When the whole plant yellows post-bloom, cut all stems to 1–2 cm above the tuber and allow the tuber to rest dry.

How often does white trumpet sinningia need pruning?

Deadhead as needed; full cut-back once annually at dormancy. White trumpet sinningia is a tuberous gesneriad that dies back to its tuber after blooming. Pruning consists of cutting dead top growth back to near the tuber once the plant senesces. During the growing season, deadhead spent flowers to extend the display. No hard structural pruning is needed.

How do you prune white trumpet sinningia?

Remove spent blooms at the stem base during flowering. When the whole plant yellows post-bloom, cut all stems to 1–2 cm above the tuber and allow the tuber to rest dry.