When Daisies Die, Are They Pruned?

Deadheading is a common practice for plants, especially Shasta daisies, which can be done just before the blooms die back completely. This involves cutting spent blooms with a sharp knife or using pruning shears. Once the flowers have finished flowering, it is crucial to trim off any dead or wilting flower heads and trim the entire plant to encourage new growth and flowering.

To deadhead your daisies, ensure that the blades on your garden shears are cleaned properly. Spring is an ideal time to give your daisies a good trim, as new growth starts showing and you can shape the plant to encourage robust flowering. If you’ve fallen out of love with your daisies due to faded blossoms, consider adding “prune the Shastas” to your garden planner to reap the rewards of showstopping late-season displays.

If your garden has completely dead daisies, it’s best to prune them out entirely. The stems of dead daisies are often brittle, so you can bend and snap them near the ground. Use pruning shears to cut the daisy stems off about 3-4 inches (7.6-10.2 cm) from the ground. Remove the dead and damaged stems, as it boosts the daisy’s blooming mojo.

There are other times to give shasta daisies a trim, including in the spring and over summer. Deadheading involves removing spent or faded flowers, using clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears to snip the stems. Proper year-end care of your plants will ensure a bountiful supply of rayed blooms, including deadheading Shasta daisies.