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Lauren Bradbury

How to deadhead geums – extend their flowering season and encourage a second flush of blooms

Orange geums in garden.

Whether you know them as geums or avens, it’s fair to say that these hardy perennials are becoming more and more popular. And with their bold blooms and their semi-evergreen foliage, it’s not hard to understand why. But how do you deadhead geums when their lengthy blooming period ends?

Yes, we could rave about geums for hours. Not only were they a big hit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year, but they can also be added to the list of bedding plants that slugs hate. That’s why giving your geums the TLC they need to thrive is so important.

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