You may wonder how to deadhead dianthus. Pinch off spent blooms just above the topmost set of leaves. This stops the plant from forming seeds and also may encourage a new flush of growth and extend the bloom time of your plants. Once the first flush of flowering has ended (usually early...
” this hardy, adaptable plant ranges from low-growing annuals to taller perennials (such as carnations). If you deadhead, dianthus will keep reblooming from spring sometimes until fall frost!
Some varieties, such as Maiden Pinks, will spread rapidly if you don’t deadhead the blossoms before the seeds scatter. If you don’t mind the spread, leave the spent blossoms on the plant and let nature do its work. Are dianthus flowers edible? Several species of dianthus blossoms are ed...