Deadheading
/DED-hed-ing/🧑🌾 Cultivation● Basic
The practice of removing faded or dead flower heads from a plant to prevent seed formation and redirect the plant's energy toward producing new flowers. This extends the blooming period for many annuals and perennials.
Etymology
From "dead" + "head" (flower head).
Example
“Regularly deadheading roses promotes repeated flushes of blooms throughout summer.”