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Q.When Do You Cut Back Potted Geraniums

Zone Zone 9 | booscream added on November 22, 2021 | Answered

My geraniums still look really good. Wondering when to prune them back for winter?

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BushDoctor
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on November 23, 2021

You won't. You will want to prune them in spring, once winter is over. Here are some articles that will help:

If this is a type that will remain green through the winter, then you can trim about 1/3 of the plant off, but this is not necessary for its survival. In fact, it winters over better when you leave growth to protect it.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/pruning-geraniums.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/how-to-save-geraniums-over-the-winter.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htm

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on November 23, 2021

I am guessing you leave them outside during winter since you are in zone 9. This article should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/pruning-geraniums.htm

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