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Lavendula munstead
tjohnsonret@ asks:
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I have a number of English lavender in my garden. We are now well into the summer, and the lavender blossoms have dried out. Should I cut the stems back now?
Answer
Yes, you can go ahead and deadhead your lavender bushes once the flower buds begin to wilt, turn brown and dry out. Once the flowers reach the point of wilting they are no longer good for culinary or herbal uses.
Using a pair of thinning shears cut the stem down near the first leaves or simply pinch it off. If you would like to harvest the seeds its best to leave the flowers on until they are completely dry to the base and the seeds have matured. Deadheading lavender may encourage more flowers to develop however it will most likely be lighter than the first bloom and not always the case.
Definition: Deadheading is a term used by gardeners to describe the removal of spent or dead flowers. Deadheading often encourages new flowers in some perennial and annual plants.
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