The Hydrangea When to Prune
One of the most common reasons why your hydrangeas aren’t blooming is pruning at the wrong time. Use the chart below to determine when to best prune the hydrangeas in your garden. Some types should be pruned in late winter, while others should be left alone until after they bloom in the summer.
Hydrangea Type | When to Prune | Where Flowers Appear |
Bigleaf (H. macrophylla) | Summer, after flowering | On old growth |
Oakleaf (H. quercifolia) | Summer, after flowering | On old growth |
Panicle (H. paniculata) | Late winter, before spring growth | On old growth |
Smooth (H. arborescens) | Late winter, before spring growth | On old growth |
Mountain (H. serrata) | Summer, after flowering | On old growth |
Climbing (H. anomala subsp. petiolaris) | Summer, äfter flowering | On old growth |
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