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Emily Smith

Should you deadhead verbena? Garden experts explain the pros and cons

Picture of purple verbena in garden.

Watching blooms become spent is one of the few downfalls of having a stunning garden, especially when the plants are as vibrant as verbena. But what should you do when your flowers have passed their best? Is deadheading the right choice?

With so many plants, you shouldn't deadhead in your garden; it can be confusing to know what to do when you encounter wilted or spent blooms. And while knowing how to deadhead properly is key, is that what your verbena needs at the end of its flowering season?

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