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When should I deadhead my Lupin plants?

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When The main flower spike has finished flowering cut it down as low as possible to prevent the seed pods developing. Doing this will encourage new secondary (smaller) flower spikes to emerge and produce a second flush of flowers. Remove any damaged leaves and keep the plants well watered.

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