How to Prune Dianthus ✂🌺 Trim Cut Back Deadhead Pinks Maintenance

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Published 2023-07-03

The first Spring flush of colors have gone by on my Dianthus and it's now time to deadhead them so that they can keep blooming into the Summer months. Pruning this versatile plant is important in keeping the plant looking good while also preventing it from going to seed. It also helps with creating a second flush of blooms.

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All Comments (15)

@OwenVentures 2 days ago

And Dianthus smell AMAZING! ❤thank you for this! I was getting tired of cutting each flower off! Lol I have several small plants I got this year but have wondered about this for a while now! 😊
@mollypitcher9380 1 year ago

Thanks Vita for reminding me to get out there and get this done! 🌸
@naturalroots 1 year ago

Looks so well manicured😊 I have my dianthus in pots and I love to cut them back making it ready for reblooming.
@Jesusisthesweetestname 1 month ago

Going to do this right now! Thank you!
@pattieburd2836 1 month ago

I have pink and white also, and wondered when to dead head. Thank you!
@theresamilea2963 21 days ago

I have some reds around the base of my light post.. time for a trim on a quarter of them. At least my next blooms will now be staggered so I'll always have flowers. Can't seem to add a photo... 😬
@kristyhannah2588 21 days ago

Great info, thanks! I just bought some and planted them. They look a little sad (brown and dry). I may deadhead soon, thanks!
@DannyKelly-ps1zg 2 months ago

Thank you for this video..I love dianthus. But am bad about not deadheading. I'm going out now to do this
@shirleywatre5092 28 days ago

Just came across your channel. It's very inspiring.. Lovely ! Thank you ! Love from Shillong , Meghalaya, North East India.New subscriber here..🥰❤❤👍
@donnawhite4621 21 days ago

I can get away with the 'clipping' off the dead flowers right now. I don't have as many as you. Hopefully one day.!
@dorothyschoessow4020 14 days ago

Can I bring my one plant inside and keep it watered all winter ?
@nangaleema 2 months ago

Could it be mowed over and still grow and bloom?
@amyrapin5707 8 days ago

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@Alisha-vy5lb 14 days ago

Don’t cut back, continue to deadhesd it and it won’t look “ratty” You’ll get blooms each time you deadhead!!! If you cut back then you’ll get minimal. Promise not worth it. It won’t look ratty it you keep up with dead heading. It is harsh, way more energy to produce blooms by cutting than deheading-