Should I Deadhead Globe Thistle?
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Do you cut back globe thistle?
Echinops don't need any special treatment other than cutting back after flowering. Sometimes, this can encourage a second flush of blooms. You may need to stake taller varieties, but only if your garden is a little more exposed and windy. If clumps become congested, lift and divide them in autumn or spring.
How do you deadhead thistle?
Trimming away the fading primary bloom by cutting the stem back to just above lateral buds causes these buds to open and prolongs the summer flowering season. Once all lateral buds have opened and faded, cut the entire stem back to the base of the plant.