What time of year should I cut back my hydrangeas?
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What time of year should I cut back my hydrangeas?
Any hydrangea that produces blooms from new growth will need to be pruned in late winter or early spring. Hydrangeas that bloom on old, woody growth will need to be pruned in summer after they have flowered.
Do you cut back hydrangeas in the fall?
But when to prune them? Prune fall blooming hydrangeas, or old wood bloomers, after they bloom in the summer. If you prune old wooded hydrangeas in fall, you are cutting off next seasons blooms. Summer blooming hydrangeas, or those that bloom on new wood, are pruned in the fall, after they stop blooming.
What do you do with hydrangeas in the winter?
Hydrangeas in Winter Protect hydrangeas during winter with a layer of mulch. Leave faded blooms to create winter interest. Protect hydrangeas during winter with a layer of mulch. Leave faded blooms to create winter interest.
How do you winterize hydrangeas?
A good way to start winterizing hydrangeas is to lay down a thick layer of mulch over their root area. Straw works well for this. For even greater protection, cover the shrub with a wire cage, or build a cage around it with strong stakes and chicken wire. Wrap burlap or insulation cloth around the cage.
How do you look after hydrangeas in the winter?
Protect your in-ground hydrangea in winter by making a frame around the plant using stakes. Wrap chicken wire around the stakes to form a cage. Fill the cage with pine needles and/or leaves to fully insulate your plant. Oak leaves work well because they do not settle as easily as other materials.
How do you keep hydrangeas over the winter?
What should I do with hydrangeas in the fall?
Raking up the Hydrangea leaves after they fall is always a good idea. This helps keep disease and over-wintering insects from remaining in the area. This is especially important for the control of Chilli Thrips that have been found disfiguring hydrangea foliage on the Cape.
