Q. When do I prune my hydrangeas? Raywyne
A. I’m assuming you have Hydrangea macrophylla, either a mophead variety (as shown above) or a lacecap variety (which has flattened heads). These are the two most commonly grown hydrangeas in our backyards.
Pruning of mophead hydrangeas is often a matter of choice. Some gardeners like to prune in autumn (usually in warmer areas) to tidy their plants after flowering. Others prefer to prune in spring (best in frost-prone areas). Some just snip off the flower heads, and some don’t prune at all. In fact, macrophyllas don’t need pruning unless they’re old, large or becoming straggly. However, to keep them looking neat and tidy, [Read more…]