How To Prune All Hydrangea Varieties Pruning Hydrangeas
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Date: 2022-08-07
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Joe
I have been so unsure about how to prune my hydrangeas and was just thinking I need to figure it out and then saw your video!
I have one question about the panicle- which I believe to be what I have. you say they grow on new wood, however the new blooms come on the same branches as previous years, (I-ve never pruned them) and not starting new from the ground like I notice with small ball like pink and blue hydrangeas. My hydrangea has long branches with huge white plumes, prefers sun and the branches do not die back, is that considered new wood?
I hope that question is clear, It-s more of a clarification about new wood - thanks so much - Lauren
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I have been so unsure about how to prune my hydrangeas and was just thinking I need to figure it out and then saw your video!
I have one question about the panicle- which I believe to be what I have. you say they grow on new wood, however the new blooms come on the same branches as previous years, (I-ve never pruned them) and not starting new from the ground like I notice with small ball like pink and blue hydrangeas. My hydrangea has long branches with huge white plumes, prefers sun and the branches do not die back, is that considered new wood?
I hope that question is clear, It-s more of a clarification about new wood - thanks so much - Lauren
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Melisa
HELP! What if you pruned a hydrangea that should've been deadheaded? It'll come back, right? We had a hydrangea bush maybe 3-4 ft) tall & 2 ft) wide, I misidentified(I think) & I pruned it because it had new growth coming up from the bottom that looked like it couldn't grow higher because of the crowding from what looked like dead branches. I'm not sure if I can calm down or panic, so any insight you could offer would be appreciated. Thanks!
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HELP! What if you pruned a hydrangea that should've been deadheaded? It'll come back, right? We had a hydrangea bush maybe 3-4 ft) tall & 2 ft) wide, I misidentified(I think) & I pruned it because it had new growth coming up from the bottom that looked like it couldn't grow higher because of the crowding from what looked like dead branches. I'm not sure if I can calm down or panic, so any insight you could offer would be appreciated. Thanks!
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InBloom
So glad you posted this! I've been nervous about pruning a hydrangea that has been on my property for at least 15 years without being touched. I'm pretty sure it's a bigleaf, it has blue flowers and my mom (who planted it forever ago) is almost certain it was an -Endless Summer- hydrangea. Does that sound right? And if so if I followed you right that would just need to be deadheaded, right?
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So glad you posted this! I've been nervous about pruning a hydrangea that has been on my property for at least 15 years without being touched. I'm pretty sure it's a bigleaf, it has blue flowers and my mom (who planted it forever ago) is almost certain it was an -Endless Summer- hydrangea. Does that sound right? And if so if I followed you right that would just need to be deadheaded, right?
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Debbi
My big leafs are about 5-8 years old. I dead head and remove spent wood every spring. The results have been an increase in both number and size of blooms. They are big and beautiful - I noticed drooping 2 years ago and this year the blooms are literally just hanging to the ground and there-s way too much branch visibility. Did I do something wrong? How do I regain the shape and stability?
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My big leafs are about 5-8 years old. I dead head and remove spent wood every spring. The results have been an increase in both number and size of blooms. They are big and beautiful - I noticed drooping 2 years ago and this year the blooms are literally just hanging to the ground and there-s way too much branch visibility. Did I do something wrong? How do I regain the shape and stability?
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Chillmax
I think my plants might be the second type, that you prune but not cut right back. Unfortunately mine are planted alongside a driveway & they're really growing out into the path of the car, so I need to strim them back. If I do court then back will it kill them or will they just not flower the next year, which I can live with? Many thanks Justin in Ireland.
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I think my plants might be the second type, that you prune but not cut right back. Unfortunately mine are planted alongside a driveway & they're really growing out into the path of the car, so I need to strim them back. If I do court then back will it kill them or will they just not flower the next year, which I can live with? Many thanks Justin in Ireland.
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Leia
Thank you for sharing lots of pertinent information! ALL of my hydrangeas (including large established oakleaf hydrangeas) have been eaten down to the nubbin by the pesky 'pandemic' rabbits! I need to find something that actually works to keep them away! Anything natural you can recommend?
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Thank you for sharing lots of pertinent information! ALL of my hydrangeas (including large established oakleaf hydrangeas) have been eaten down to the nubbin by the pesky 'pandemic' rabbits! I need to find something that actually works to keep them away! Anything natural you can recommend?
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handmade
Best information on trimming hydrangeas I've seen. I dont know the names of the hydrangeas I have but I know the type of blooms they have so this helps. One question- for the ones I shouldn't prune in spring can i prune them in fall?
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Best information on trimming hydrangeas I've seen. I dont know the names of the hydrangeas I have but I know the type of blooms they have so this helps. One question- for the ones I shouldn't prune in spring can i prune them in fall?
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Brian
I have a question. The ones that you say we should only dead head, how do you keep it from growing to large? The area i have them i cant let it get huge. At that point do you prune it and just have less flowers for tbe next year?
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I have a question. The ones that you say we should only dead head, how do you keep it from growing to large? The area i have them i cant let it get huge. At that point do you prune it and just have less flowers for tbe next year?
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Gardening
Great video as always! Thanks for the reminder. Pruning my Panicles and smooths has been on my to do list as well as fertilizing them! I-ve got quite a bit of deadheading to do on my Macrophyllas too. Happy spring!
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Great video as always! Thanks for the reminder. Pruning my Panicles and smooths has been on my to do list as well as fertilizing them! I-ve got quite a bit of deadheading to do on my Macrophyllas too. Happy spring!
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caitlyn
This was so helpful! You definitely have a knack for explaining things in a clear, direct way. I just planted some invincible spirit II hydrangeas last year but I-m in zone 3 so still have to wait a bit.
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This was so helpful! You definitely have a knack for explaining things in a clear, direct way. I just planted some invincible spirit II hydrangeas last year but I-m in zone 3 so still have to wait a bit.
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Melanie
Thank you! I was so confused, but your explanation and instructions made it clear to me what kind of Hydrangea I have and what I need to do. I am hopeful for full blooms this year!
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Thank you! I was so confused, but your explanation and instructions made it clear to me what kind of Hydrangea I have and what I need to do. I am hopeful for full blooms this year!
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Nicole
What if I need to cut back a big leaf hydrangea? We have 2 in our yard that are enormous and block our path to the front door. Can I reduce the size without ruining them?
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What if I need to cut back a big leaf hydrangea? We have 2 in our yard that are enormous and block our path to the front door. Can I reduce the size without ruining them?
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thejillykilly
Can you share your schedule- when you start what? When to trim or plant it outside? I understand the zone is different, but still will be tremendously helpful.
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Can you share your schedule- when you start what? When to trim or plant it outside? I understand the zone is different, but still will be tremendously helpful.
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Leah
Thank you for a very helpful video. I was really unsure about the type of hydrangeas I had in my 8B yard but now I know. Deadhead only for me. -Thanks again!
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Thank you for a very helpful video. I was really unsure about the type of hydrangeas I had in my 8B yard but now I know. Deadhead only for me. -Thanks again!
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740Showerzz
Thank you so much for explaining how to determine each variety of hydrangea and the pruning technique for each one. Extremely helpful video, Danielle!
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Thank you so much for explaining how to determine each variety of hydrangea and the pruning technique for each one. Extremely helpful video, Danielle!
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Eileen
You have explained this confusing topic so clearly and so well. thank you for giving us the confidence we need to begin pruning our hydrangeas!
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You have explained this confusing topic so clearly and so well. thank you for giving us the confidence we need to begin pruning our hydrangeas!
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Melanie
I have a 1 year old lime light. I want it to grow as large as it possibly can. With that in mind - should I still prune or just let it grow?
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I have a 1 year old lime light. I want it to grow as large as it possibly can. With that in mind - should I still prune or just let it grow?
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Carolyn
My pinky winky is HUGE! I taught my granddaughters to say -pinky winky hydrangea paniculata-. They have had lots of fun with that!
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My pinky winky is HUGE! I taught my granddaughters to say -pinky winky hydrangea paniculata-. They have had lots of fun with that!
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Alyssa
Thank you for making it so simple! Prune smooth v. Dead head big leaf. I can remember that! Do you fertilize all your hydrangeas?
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Thank you for making it so simple! Prune smooth v. Dead head big leaf. I can remember that! Do you fertilize all your hydrangeas?
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Agnes
What about the Hydrangea that grows on old wood, do you still cut off the cross branches? You said in video only dead head
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What about the Hydrangea that grows on old wood, do you still cut off the cross branches? You said in video only dead head
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