| Hi Fedecap....Are you talking about the more tender pelargoniums and are you living in a climate where they will grow all year around? (mine will usually but not always survive a winter here) I cut them back in late Fall as we often have windy coastal storms that could break stems and damage the plants, making my cuts just above a leaf node. If during the blooming season any stems grow to make the plant look unbalanced, or if I want more branching in a particular area...same thing, I cut just above a leaf node. Anything winter damaged I will cut back in very early Spring, and fertilize lightly at that time. If you are asking about the truly perennial, more hardy geraniums, it may depend on which variety you are growing. Some will benefit from shearing back to renew foliage and produce a second round of blooms. |
