Plants bloom to attract pollinators so their continued existence is assured. So right before death, they give their best show to attract bees and butterflies to spread pollen, fertilize seeds and assure those seeds will germinate and grow in the spring. It's simple biology.Why do flowers bloom their hearts out, the best they have all season just before the frost?
A good growing temp is 80's in the daytime and in the 70's at night.
Water and sun make a difference too.
Flowers produce seeds. If you deadhead (cut off flowers just before they die), they will keep making flowers in order to make seeds.Why do flowers bloom their hearts out, the best they have all season just before the frost?
Pondlady's answer sounds logical
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