deadheading flowers

[kalmd]

The blooms on some of the perennial flowers I've recently planted are starting to die. I've been looking at online flower care, and it says to deadhead them. Does this mean to just pull of the actual flower or to cut the stem? I'm new to perennials.

These are the 3 types I have planted in case anyone has any other tips/tricks.

Tanacetum - Painted Daisy (Robinson's Red)
Aquilegia - Columbine (Origami Red & White)
Dianthus - Cheddar Pink (Firewitch)

 

[aps45819]

the term refers to the flower head.
Once most grass type plants go to seed, they die off to make room for the next generation.

 

[RPMDAD]

The blooms on some of the perennial flowers I've recently planted are starting to die. I've been looking at online flower care, and it says to deadhead them. Does this mean to just pull of the actual flower or to cut the stem? I'm new to perennials.

These are the 3 types I have planted in case anyone has any other tips/tricks.

Tanacetum - Painted Daisy (Robinson's Red)
Aquilegia - Columbine (Origami Red & White)
Dianthus - Cheddar Pink (Firewitch)

Was going to try to explain how to do this but this link here explains it pretty well

How to Deadhead Flowers | eHow.com

 

[Cowgirl]

Just use your fingers to snap the blooms off, or use a pair of garden shears to snip them off below the bloom.

 

[SEABREEZE 1957]

I just pinch them off with my fingers.

 

[kalmd]

Thanks everyone.