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They should be trimmed back after the blooming season. They have woody stalks that need to be cut off and the height can be trimmed like any other bush.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htm
See if this link helps. Do you know what type of hydrangea you have?
https://www.thespruce.com/when-to-prune-hydrangeas-1403320
There are different kinds of hydrangeas. Some bloom on new wood and some on the old. I have the PG and I trim it back and it always blooms in August. Maybe you could check on-line to make sure you know what kind you have before clipping. You can clip either in the Fall or the Spring. I usually do mine in the Spring as we have really cold winters and I leave the branches to catch the snow for insulation. I would trim only about 25-30% so as not to shock the plant too much.
I am going to leave it for now until Spring comes around again. Thanks all for your help :)
just after blooms gone. flowers grow on new growth so they need a chance to grow some new leaves so buds will set.
Yes. Trim as much as you like. Best time is when it is dormant
https://thistlewoodfarms.com/how-to-make-your-hydrangeas-bloom/
https://www.gardenguides.com/84033-make-hydrangeas-bloom.html
http://www.millionplants.com/advice/wont-hydrangea-bloom/
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/5-tips-growing-gorgeous-hydrangeas
Thanks for all the help. I am sorry to be so late as I truly thought I had replied.