Deadheading?
by
Diane White
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Wondering where I should cut to in order to deadhead the phlox? Thank you
Cut Stem Off
A question that is often asked at nurseries, and in online forums, is how far down to cut off the stem. The best answer to that is to remove it if you are not sure. This is mostly for aesthetic purposes as the flower will not have the "decapitated" look. If you just leave the stem, then it will look quite out of place. Cut off the entire stem for a more pleasing look.
ref:https://www.doityourself.com/stry/tips-on-how-to-deadhead-a-phlox
If there's a new bud starting to form, cut above it. Otherwise, cut the whole stem
here is some info
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a10uE2BTK8
Just remove the phlox flowers that are spent.
Some gardeners deadhead phlox flowers to confine the spread of the plant. Since phlox is a perennial, the resulting seedlings can become weedy and often do not bloom. Deadheading the plants allows the parent plant to focus on providing blooms and keeping the main crown healthy.
Just below the blooms is where I usually go.
This short video will show you just how to prune and deadhead your phlox plants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a10uE2BTK8