When to deadhead delphinium

ryseryse_2004

10 years ago

Do I wait until all the flowers have bloomed and gone to seed? I did that with one plant last year and it didn't return this spring. I hate to deadhead before the show is finished but sure do want that second flush this year.

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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9
10 years ago
If you want more flowers, don't let it make seeds. Al
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
10 years ago
and you would remove individual flowers.. not the whole stalk at once ...

ken
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10 years ago
Nope, do remove the whole stalk, down to the lower leaves (usually around 1foot tall) as soon as the main spike of flower has died back - more side shoots will appear for a later show around late August (if you give them a little extra food and water)

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