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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Sarah Warwick

Deadheading lupines – why to do it and the technique to use

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Deadheading lupines is a worthwhile garden task. Removing the spent blooms from the plants can encourage them to flower for longer, prolonging the wonderful display they create with their tall flower spikes.

A valuable inclusion in flower bed ideas, lupines add height as well as an array of vibrant shades to the garden. They have attractive palmate foliage, too, while also helps make them such a popular choice among gardeners.

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