Deadheading guide

How to deadhead panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky'

Worth doing?

Yes — more blooms

When

Every few days to weekly through the flowering season — the more regularly, the better the repeat.

Cut

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 to deadhead panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky'

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 panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky' slows down anyway.

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Deadheading panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky' — FAQ

Should I deadhead panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky'?

Deadheading panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky' 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 panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky'?

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 panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky'?

Every few days to weekly through the flowering season — the more regularly, the better the repeat.

What is the most common deadheading mistake with panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky'?

Snipping just the faded petals and leaving the swollen green seedpod below. The plant still thinks it has set seed, so panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky' slows down anyway.