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Emily Smith

Should you deadhead echinacea? Garden experts share their advice on whether to chop or not

Picture of pink echinacea in garden .

As a relative of the daisy, it's no wonder echinacea is a popular pick bloom amongst many gardeners. But to ensure this pretty flower thrives, should you be deadheading once the blooms are spent?

With the list of so many plants you shouldn't deadhead it can feel like a bit of a gamble as to whether specific species will benefit from it or not. The last thing you want is to cause more damage to your spent flowers, stopping them from regrowing the next year.

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