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Emily Smith

How to deadhead petunias: expert guidance to enjoy extended blooms

Picture of multi coloured petunias .

Are your vibrant petunia plants starting to wilt and lose their blooms? It's time to get the secateurs out and help them prolong their flowering period with a healthy dose of deadheading.

Knowing how to deadhead plants properly is a key part of maintaining a flourishing and long-lasting garden. Whilst there are some plants you should never deadhead, the majority of flowers will benefit greatly from a healthy chop once their blooms are spent.

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