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How to deadhead petunias for a second flush of blooms before the summer is over

Purple petunias with scissor blades deadheading spent blooms .

If you want to add some colour to your garden, you can’t go wrong with petunias. These beautiful blooms will brighten your outdoor space throughout the summer and are versatile enough to fill out your garden borders and hanging baskets. But if you want to encourage a second flush, it’s well worth knowing how to deadhead petunias.

Yes, while deadheading most plants is common practice (except the plants you should never deadhead, of course), petunias are special. They’re one of the few plants you should deadhead for a second bloom, meaning you can pinch even more colour and vibrancy out of these plants.

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