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Should I trim off the dead flowers and their stems on my hostas and peonies and other perennials?

April 26, 2017dead Flowers hostas peonies perennials stems trim

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Should I trim off the dead flowers and their stems on my hostas and peonies and other perennials?

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“Deadheading” serves two purposes; it keeps plants looking tidy, and it stops seed production which promotes additional leaf and flower development. You can cut back the spent flowers and their stems anytime after the flowers fade.