Nicky Phlox

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Hostahaveum
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Nicky Phlox

Post by Hostahaveum »

Hi all, I have a question . I just got this & its about done w/ 3 large flowers do I dead head or just let it go? Never had tall phlox before . Thanks Dot
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Post by party_music50 »

I will carefully deadhead tall phlox when it will obviously improve the appearance of the plant. There will be new flowerbuds forming at the stem junctions below and around the old flowerheads -- be careful not to cut them off!
~~~ Audrey ~~~
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Post by Hostahaveum »

Thanks ; will do !
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