How to Trim an African Daisy

Remove every spent flower immediately as it fades on the plant to deadhead the African daisy. Use the pruning shears to cut the blossoms from the stems immediately under the flowers.

Remove any withering leaves from the stems to stop fungal infections from growing on the plant.

Place the removed blossoms and leaves into the bucket or basket to collect them as you deadhead the daisy plant.

Examine the plant daily during the blooming period to remove every spent flower. Check the plant several times each week for withering leaves and remove them when you notice them.

Cut the entire plant down to just above soil level when you grow African daisies as perennial plants. After the African daisy finishes blooming in late summer, use the pruning shears to cut the stems and leaves off about 1 inch above soil level.

Place the plant debris into the bucket or basket to dispose of it in the trash or a compost bin.