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Lauren Bradbury

Should you deadhead zinnia? Yes, but there’s another option to consider if you want to fill your garden with these beautiful blooms next year

Zinnia flowers with a butterfly perched on top of a flower.

If your zinnias are starting to fade, you may be wondering: Should you deadhead zinnia? And while we’d love to give you a black-and-white answer, the truth is that you have a choice to make when it comes to these stunning blooms.

Yes, as there are so many plants you should never deadhead, it can be hard to know whether you should deadhead zinnia or not. And when you’re dealing with beautiful flowers that are ideal for growing in garden borders or as part of a container garden, you don’t want to make the wrong decision.

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