Hydrangea pruning chart

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  • Should hydrangeas be cut back for winter

    • Do you cut back hydrangeas in the fall or spring.

    How to Prune Every Type of Hydrangea (and When to Do It)

    Hydrangeas are popular for their lush blooms, gorgeous colors, hardy leaves, and low-maintenance personalities.

    These perennials, which do best in well-drained soil in USDA zones 5 to 9, are happiest with gentle pruning to keep their shape—but since not all hydrangeas boast the same bloom schedule, knowing when to get out your shears is critical.

    Pruning hydrangeas in fall

  • Pruning hydrangeas in fall
  • Can hydrangeas survive winter in pots
  • Do you cut back hydrangeas in the fall or spring
  • When is it too late to cut back hydrangeas for winter
  • What happens if you don't prune hydrangeas

    • Different types of hydrangeas flower in one of two ways: either on new wood (the stems the plant has produced in the current season) or on old wood (the growth from the previous season). Prune at the wrong time, and you could inadvertently cut into next season's flowers.

    Ahead, experts share their tips for when and how to prune the most popular types of hydrangeas: bigleaf, oakleaf, panicle, smooth, and mountain.

    How to Grow and Care for Hydrangeas That Yield Big, Beautiful Blooms Every Season

    When to Prune Hydrangeas That Bloom on New Wood

    Hydrangeas that bloom on new wood include smooth hydrangeas and panicle hydrangeas.

    These hydrangeas set their flower buds in

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      when to cut back hydrangeas for winter