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How to deadhead pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas'

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 pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas'

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 pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' slows down anyway.

More pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' care

Deadheading pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' — FAQ

Should I deadhead pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas'?

Deadheading pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' 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 pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas'?

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 pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas'?

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

What is the most common deadheading mistake with pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas'?

Snipping just the faded petals and leaving the swollen green seedpod below. The plant still thinks it has set seed, so pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' slows down anyway.