Time to deadhead! Deadheading is the removal of dead or spent flowers to either encourage more flowering or to improve the general appearance of the plant. This can be accomplished by pruning the spent flowers or by pinching them off with your fingers. Plants that benefit from deadheading include: Gardenia, Knock Out Rose, Drift Rose, Hibiscus and perennials.
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