2006-10-10 14:45:47 · 6 answers · asked by joann s 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Look at this suggestion: http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/pruning.html
2006-10-10 14:52:06 · answer #1 · answered by northalguy40 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best time to prune hydrangeas is when the weather gets cool and the foliage starts to die. Don't cut them back too much, though. They will need that old growth so they will be pretty next year. Prune them only to control the size.
2006-10-13 05:26:05 · answer #2 · answered by Loyless H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is: It varies.
There are several species of Hydrangea cultivated in our gardens, and the truth is there are differences in the pruning practices.
The best advice I can give you, with out knowing what species the Hydrangea is, is to take a sample to your local independent garden center and ask them to identify the plant. From there, they should be able to tell you what to do. Or if you can find out what sort it is, send the question back to us, and we can give you advice.
Sorry, I don't want to hazard a guess, that ruins your Hydrangea for a season.
Good luck-
2006-10-11 06:56:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
always try to dead head,, this will promote new growth. most plants are pruned after flowering
2006-10-14 02:35:21 · answer #4 · answered by roodog01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In U.K when the chance of all frost has disappeared & new growth is starting then de-head,& cut out all old wood.Depending where you live.
2006-10-11 01:05:03 · answer #5 · answered by edison 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
anytime after the blooms die.
2006-10-10 14:51:03 · answer #6 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋