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When to Deadhead Mums. With many old, fading flowers on your mums, they can look shabby in short order. Begin deadheading mums as soon as the first blooms begin to fade. Exactly when that is ...
Deadheading is a widespread form of pruning, [1] since fading flowers are not as appealing and direct a lot of energy into seed development if pollinated. [2] The goal of deadheading is thus to preserve the attractiveness of the plants in beds , borders , containers and hanging baskets , as well as to encourage further blooming.
The trick is knowing when deadheading flowers will spark growth and when it won’t. Some plants, like peonies, aren’t positively affected by removing the bloom.
Here’s how to keep your mums healthy so they return next year.
Celosia argentea var. argentea or Lagos spinach (a.k.a. quail grass, soko, celosia, feather cockscomb) is a broadleaf annual leaf vegetable. It grows widespread across Mexico, where it is known as "velvet flower", northern South America, tropical Africa, the West Indies, South, East and Southeast Asia where it is grown as a native or ...
Celosia argentea var. cristata (formerly Celosia cristata), known as cockscomb, is the cristate or crested variety of the species Celosia argentea.It was likely originally native to India, where it was saved from extinction in cultivation by the religious significance attached to the variety by Indian, Burmese, and Chinese gardeners who planted it near temples.
An edible flower with bold blooms, the nasturtium plant is simple to grow and maintain. This annual thrives in well-drained soil and full sunlight in zones 10 and 11.
Celosia nitida (or Celosia texana) is commonly known as West Indian cock's comb. It is a native perennial in Texas and Florida, though in Florida, it is currently listed as an endangered species. It is also found in Central and South America. The plant can grow up to 2 m (6 feet) in height, and flowers in fall to winter.