When is the best time to prune a hydrandgea plant?




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Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure on Dec 25, 2017
https://www.thespruce.com/when-to-prune-hydrangeas-1403320https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htmhttps://www.hunker.com/13428394/when-to-prune-hydrangea-bushesHelpful Reply -
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Vimarhonor on Dec 25, 2017
https://www.thespruce.com/when-to-prune-hydrangeas-1403320The timing of the pruning seem determinesd by the hydrangea variety according to this source.Prune during the summer, just after the flowers fade:Bigleaf or Florist Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)Prune in late winter or early spring:Hills-of-Snow or Sevenbark Hydrangea (H. arborescens ‘Grandiflora’),Oakleaf Hydrangea (H. quercifolia)Peegee Hydrangea (H. paniculata ‘Grandiflora’),Tea of Heaven (H. serrata)Prune as needed to control growth -Climbing Hydrangea (H. anomala petiolaris)Helpful Reply -
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Jennifer Thompson Marciniak on Dec 25, 2017
After it blooms is the proper time to prune. You can remove a few damaged branches at other times but you will loss next years flowers when you prune later on. Dead branches can be removed all year.Helpful Reply -
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Shoshana on Dec 26, 2017
Depending on the type of Hydrangea you prune them in the summer or late winter.Helpful Reply -
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