Deadheading guide
How to deadhead new guinea impatiens
How to deadhead new guinea impatiens
Cut the whole spent flower stalk back to where it emerges, using clean snips. Do not tear it off — a torn stalk leaves a wound that can rot back into the crown.
The mistake to avoid
Pulling spent flowers off by hand. On new guinea impatiens that tears the tissue and invites rot at the base — always cut.
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Deadheading new guinea impatiens — FAQ
Should I deadhead new guinea impatiens?
New Guinea Impatiens largely looks after itself — spent flowers dry up and drop without help, so deadheading is optional rather than a job you have to keep on top of. Snip a faded flower stalk off at its base if it looks untidy, and otherwise leave the plant alone. Removing flowers will not push it into a second flush the way it does with bedding and border perennials.
How do you deadhead new guinea impatiens?
Cut the whole spent flower stalk back to where it emerges, using clean snips. Do not tear it off — a torn stalk leaves a wound that can rot back into the crown.
How often should I deadhead new guinea impatiens?
Whenever a flower stalk has fully dried and browned.
What is the most common deadheading mistake with new guinea impatiens?
Pulling spent flowers off by hand. On new guinea impatiens that tears the tissue and invites rot at the base — always cut.