08/12/2025
💡 When & How to Prune Hydrangeas for Big, Beautiful Blooms!
When to Prune:
• Bigleaf (macrophylla) → prune after blooming (late summer)
• Panicle (paniculata) → prune in late winter or early spring (blooms on new wood)
• Oakleaf (quercifolia) → prune after flowering in summer (blooms on old wood)
• Smooth (arborescens) → prune in late winter or early spring (blooms on new wood)
✂️ How to Prune:
1. Remove dead or damaged stems
2. Thin older branches for airflow
3. Cut back healthy stems by ⅓ for stronger growth
Give each type the right trim, and they'll reward you
with a burst of flowers!🌺
