Deadheading guide
How to deadhead antirrhinum majus 'chantilly bronze'
How to deadhead antirrhinum majus 'chantilly bronze'
Follow the spent bloom down to the first set of healthy leaves or a visible side bud, and cut just above it. Cutting only the petals off leaves the developing seedpod behind, which defeats the point.
The mistake to avoid
Snipping just the faded petals and leaving the swollen green seedpod below. The plant still thinks it has set seed, so antirrhinum majus 'chantilly bronze' slows down anyway.
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Deadheading antirrhinum majus 'chantilly bronze' — FAQ
Should I deadhead antirrhinum majus 'chantilly bronze'?
Deadheading antirrhinum majus 'chantilly bronze' genuinely pays off. Once a flower fades the plant starts pouring energy into setting seed, and removing it redirects that energy straight back into producing more buds. Keep on top of it through the season and you get a noticeably longer, heavier display; stop, and flowering tails off as the plant decides its job is done.
How do you deadhead antirrhinum majus 'chantilly bronze'?
Follow the spent bloom down to the first set of healthy leaves or a visible side bud, and cut just above it. Cutting only the petals off leaves the developing seedpod behind, which defeats the point.
How often should I deadhead antirrhinum majus 'chantilly bronze'?
Every few days to weekly through the flowering season — the more regularly, the better the repeat.
What is the most common deadheading mistake with antirrhinum majus 'chantilly bronze'?
Snipping just the faded petals and leaving the swollen green seedpod below. The plant still thinks it has set seed, so antirrhinum majus 'chantilly bronze' slows down anyway.