When is the best time to cut the dead stuff off flowers in zone 5/6?

by Joyce Mosa Garbera

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Landsharkinnc on Mar 13, 2019

if they bloom on 'new growth' -- now is fine; if they bloom on growth produced last year, you'll be cutting off any blooms for this season. Totally depends on the KIND of 'flower' ...

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Kelli L. Milligan on Mar 13, 2019

Call or visit your local nursery to get more information for your area and project.

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- Em on Mar 14, 2019
  
  Again. She is asking for help from people here not the local nursery.
  
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