How do you deadhead the Pink Zazzle. Just the flower or part of the stem too? New to site, first post. love to hear from others especially South Florida gardeners!

Welcome, Cherie.

Had to go look it up. It is a Gomphrena, right? Now I have to get it myself, so will be interested to read the replies.

Welcome to ATP, Cheri!

If it is this plant, maybe @KurtMN would say how he deadheads his.

http://garden.org/lists/plant/...
Plant ID: 610592

Also (this is just a thought), after you get a solid answer, it would be a great kindness to add a comment to the plant in the database, explaining the best way to deadhead them.

I didn't find any "parent plant" entry in the database for Gomphrena or Globe Amaranth, but that would have been a great place to find or add a comment that applies to all those plants.

I would think use a sharp pair of cutters and cut just above the next set of leaves.

I'm not familiar with Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena 'Pink Zazzle') but it sure is a pretty plant and I'd either pinch back the dead flower heads or as green stated, use pruners to cut just above the next set of leaves below the dead flower head.

edited to add: Welcome to ATP Cherie!

Now I know what to do with mine.

I did go ahead and snip the spent flower above the next set of leaves. Will keep you posted on how that worked out. Really a very beautiful and unique plant! Thanks for the feedback! Always good to interact with other gardeners. GardenDiva1 of SoFla