How to Prune Hydrangeas in 3 Simple Steps

HOW TO HOW TO Prune Hydrangeas Prune Hydrangeas in 3 Simple Steps in 3 Simple Steps

Before You Begin Before You Begin The question of when to prune hydrangeas depends on the types you have. Those that flower on old wood should be trimmed in midsummer immediately after they bloom. Hydrangea types that flower on new wood can be pruned in late winter or early spring. The question of when to prune hydrangeas depends on the types you have. Those that flower on old wood should be trimmed in midsummer immediately after they bloom. Hydrangea types that flower on new wood can be pruned in late winter or early spring.

How to Prune Hydrangeas That Bloom on Old Wood How to Prune Hydrangeas That Bloom on Old Wood STEP 1: Deadhead any withered flowers that remain on the hydrangea bush. STEP 1: Deadhead any withered flowers that remain on the hydrangea bush.

How to Prune Hydrangeas That Bloom on Old Wood How to Prune Hydrangeas That Bloom on Old Wood STEP 2: Remove branches that appear dead, decrepit, or inclined to rub. STEP 2: Remove branches that appear dead, decrepit, or inclined to rub.

How to Prune Hydrangeas That Bloom on Old Wood How to Prune Hydrangeas That Bloom on Old Wood STEP 3: Cut the hydrangea shrub back to the size you prefer. STEP 3: Cut the hydrangea shrub back to the size you prefer.

How to Prune Hydrangeas That Bloom on New Wood How to Prune Hydrangeas That Bloom on New Wood STEP 1: Cut the shoots back by a third to a half. STEP 1: Cut the shoots back by a third to a half.

How to Prune Hydrangeas That Bloom on New Wood How to Prune Hydrangeas That Bloom on New Wood STEP 2: Alternatively, cut the bush back to 1 foot high. STEP 2: Alternatively, cut the bush back to 1 foot high.

How to Prune Hydrangeas That Bloom on New Wood How to Prune Hydrangeas That Bloom on New Wood STEP 3: Remove weak shoots, leaving in place only the largest ones. STEP 3: Remove weak shoots, leaving in place only the largest ones.

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