Your Guide to Deadheading
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 16th 2024
Your Guide to Deadheading
What is deadheading?
Deadheading is as term used for removing faded or dead flowers from plants. Annuals will continue to bloom throughout the season with regular deadheading and perennials will give you a second flush of flowers.
Why do we do this?
Deadheading helps maintain the appearance of your plants and encourages them to focus on continual bloom rather than seed set.
How to deadhead plants?
Deadheading is simple. As blooms fade, simply pinch or cut off the faded flower at the base. For blooms on longer stems, pinch or cut where the peduncle (flower stalk) meets the stem. Do this task early and often for the best results.
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