Should Geraniums Be Cut Back in Winter?

After a perennial geranium has spent the season in bloom and begins to die back, you'll want to prune it. This keeps the plant dormant for the winter and also helps it store energy for spring. ... Remove any leaves or additional flowers that remain.

How do you take care of geraniums in the winter?

To overwinter geraniums, bring them indoors prior to frost. If you are growing them in a tub or container and time is at a premium (as it usually is in fall), simply drag the entire pot indoors where they should keep for a few weeks while you tend to other more pressing garden chores.

When should I cut back my geraniums?

Early-flowering perennials such as geraniums and delphiniums are cut to near ground level after flowering to encourage fresh foliage and late summer flowering. These are then cut back again in autumn or spring.