When should I trim my dead hydrangea flowers?

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My hydrangea is putting on new leaves so I wonder if it's time to cut off the dead flowers from last year?

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Janet Pizaro on Mar 22, 2018

yes, prune off the dead foliage now so the energy is used to produce new flowers

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- Margaret on Mar 22, 2018
  
  Thank you Janet, I think my plant is at the perfect stage for pruning.
  
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Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure on Mar 22, 2018

Once you're sure frost is done you can cut off dead flowers. Those dead flowers do some protection for the the plant in the winter. :~)

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- Margaret on Mar 22, 2018
  
  Thank You Debbie
  
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- Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure on Mar 23, 2018
  
  You're welcome Margaret ♥
  
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Julie Schmidt on Mar 22, 2018

I trim them before the snow fly’s

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