Daisies are a popular perennial flower that can be grown in gardens and planters worldwide. They are often pruned during the summer to increase the number of blooms and keep the plant producing flowers past the point when it would have been. Once the daisy is done flowering, it is important to trim off any dead or wilting flower heads and to trim back the entire plant to encourage new growth and flowering. Deadheading Shasta daisies is recommended as soon as flowers start to fade, wilt, or turn brown. Spent blooms should be cut back as soon as they begin to fade to keep reseeding issues at bay.
In the fall, after the flowers have faded, the stems can be cut down to about 2 inches from the top. Shasta daisies can withstand trimming at any point to remove spent flowers, dead or diseased stems, and minimize seeding. It is also crucial to pinch the tops of stems when they are 6 inches (15 cm.) tall. Cut the flowers back to the crown, dig out, and transplant or divide the plant.
Post-bloom pruning encourages new growth and stops seed production. Pre-spring cuts set the stage for a lush daisy display. Deadheading and shaping boost the overall appearance of the plant. Sturdy varieties can remain in the garden until spring for winter interest, while weak-stemmed daisies can be cut back in the fall.
Daisies signal it’s time for post-bloom pruning, which encourages plants to channel energy into robust new growth rather than seed production. Removing spent flowers throughout the blooming season is essential to encourage more blooms and extend the flowering period. The ideal distance is approximately a quarter of an inch, as close as possible without damaging it.
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