I bought this geranium over the weekend and was advised that cutting it back could lead to a second flush of flowers. How far back and I cutting it? Right down to the ground?
Good morning Latimer. Yes, you can safely shear it back to ground level but I would just leave the little tuft of leaves you can see at the front of your picture on, as your geranium has only just gone into the ground.
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Given that it's a baby, I would just cut back the spent flower-heads, but normally, you can go right back to a few inches. Make sure it gets enough water to start again.
I would say yes Shear it back or use secateurs, give it a good drink and wait. It always looks drastic but it works. See what others have to say, just to confirm.
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See what others have to say, just to confirm.