Should I Dead head the plant in picture ?

meakinsl
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Should I Dead head the plant in picture ? Feb 24, 2012 9:31:23 GMT

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Post by meakinsl on Feb 24, 2012 9:31:23 GMT

Hello,

Can anyone name the plant in the pictures ?

Should I be deadheading it - started yesterday by cutting diagonally about 4 inches back from the dead flower just above where I could see new buds, stopped as not sure this is correct thing to do ?

Didn't dead head it last year but can't remember quite so many dead flowers being left on it. Any advice on what I should do greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Lawrence

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Should I Dead head the plant in picture ? Feb 24, 2012 12:53:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Feb 24, 2012 12:53:17 GMT It's a Hydrangea, and it's best to cut them back to pairs of new strong buds after the frosts. The dead flowers help to protect the new growth, so no, they should be left on.

floydie Full Member Posts: 119	Should I Dead head the plant in picture ? Feb 24, 2012 21:50:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by floydie on Feb 24, 2012 21:50:35 GMT All mine look like this also (they look horrid this time of year) but yes its best to leave the heads on for a while yet .

meakinsl New Member Posts: 37	Should I Dead head the plant in picture ? Feb 26, 2012 20:26:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by meakinsl on Feb 26, 2012 20:26:05 GMT Cool thanks for reply, will try and hold off doing any cutting just yet and hope the frosts are soon over, Many thanks, great forum once again, Lawrence

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Should I Dead head the plant in picture ? Feb 26, 2012 20:42:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Feb 26, 2012 20:42:43 GMT You're very welcome.

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Should I Dead head the plant in picture ?

Post by meakinsl on Feb 24, 2012 9:31:23 GMT

Post by Geranium on Feb 24, 2012 12:53:17 GMT

Post by floydie on Feb 24, 2012 21:50:35 GMT

Post by meakinsl on Feb 26, 2012 20:26:05 GMT

Post by Geranium on Feb 26, 2012 20:42:43 GMT

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