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sadie

By Sadie

west midlands, United Kingdom

I only have a few snowdrops and would like to know if I should dead head them or not. I would like them to multiply



  • Question asked on 12 Mar, 2009

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sewingkilla
Sewingkilla
 

Have never deadheaded mine Sadie and they are lovely evey year and they are spreading, (see my photos) i wouldn't bother.

12 Mar, 2009

spritzhenry
Spritzhenry
 

Absolutely not, Sadie. That's one way they propagate! If you cut off the seedpods, then you are not allowing them to spread their seeds.

12 Mar, 2009

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