Deadhead dahlias regularly to keep late summer flowers coming and encourage more dahlia buds. This simple dahlia care step reduces seed set, directs energy into fresh growth, and keeps spent dahlia blooms from slowing the plant.
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Deadhead spent blooms. More buds, more flowers. Best for steady late-summer bloom.
August deadheading is a practical way to extend bloom season, especially for late summer flowers that respond well to spent flower removal. This guide explains which deadheading annuals and deadheading perennials will reward the work with repeat blooms, and which plants are best left alone.
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August deadheading removes spent flowers so late-summer flowers keep producing new buds. Done regularly, it can extend bloom season, support repeat blooms, and keep the garden orderly with simple summer garden maintenance.
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