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Deadheading Roses: Snap, Don't Cut to 5-Leaf Set

Old advice: cut to first 5-leaflet leaf. Modern research: snap off spent bloom at base. New growth emerges just below the flower. Cleaner, faster, better.

Seasonal Nuance

Growing season: Snap off deadheads—promotes repeat bloom.
Late fall: Stop deadheading. Let hips form. Signals dormancy.

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