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woodelf | 08:25 Wed 14th Apr 2010 | Home & Garden
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Hyacinths, outside in a pot, now 'gone over' and look unsightly, so when best to 'dehead' the blloom?...now or when properly 'dead'? Ta Muchly.
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Now, and let the bulb dry off before removing dead leaves.
08:49 Wed 14th Apr 2010
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Many Thanks Carlton, I'll pass on your info to the person in need!
12:44 Wed 14th Apr 2010
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leave the stem as this helps feed the bulb.just remove the flowers by running your hand up the stem.
22:30 Wed 14th Apr 2010
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Leave them whole to die back as the growth is nourishment for the bulb.
01:45 Thu 15th Apr 2010
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I try to leave the plant intact and let it die back naturally as much as possible to preserve the bulb's strength for next year. If it looks too ugly, snip the flower head off and leave the leaves to die back.
15:26 Fri 16th Apr 2010

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