Put down the pruning shears!
Experts share why you don’t want to prune your hydrangeas in the fall.
That means it has naturally lost its leaves.
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Hydrangeas that flower on new wood are ones that produce blooms in spring on new growth.
Hydrangea types that flower on new wood include thepanicle and smooth varieties.
(That includes popular varieties like Annabelle, Limelight, and Vanilla Strawberry.)
“It’s a good idea to allow for some winter kill of the new wood plants.”
In fact, you should generally avoid pruning these hydrangea varieties at all, Ballato says.
For all the other hydrangea varieties, you should do minimal pruning, if you do any at all.
“That may mean a smaller footprint, or maybe a different shape.”
(And fallisthe absolute perfect time to transplant a hydrangea!)
You should do that throughout the growing season.
That will help ensure a healthier, more vibrant plant that graces your garden for years to come.
