How to prune Hydrangea paniculata | The RHS

Hydrangeas flower from mid- to late summer on the previous year’s growth. Mophead and lacecap hydrangeas will bloom satisfactorily with little attention, but annual pruning encourages new, vigorous growth and a better flowering display. Likewise, other species, including climbing hydrangeas, will benefit from a trim. These plants are in RHS Pruning group 4.

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[megank]

I was afraid my plant was dead!! Thank for for the tips! Watching from Pittsburgh PA

[Dbrennanful]

Thanks! I inherited one! Just followed your tutorial 😊 this is all new to me so fingers crossed I did a decent job 😂 time will

[mcwelnw]

My vaniol starwberry gets so tall and the stems are so thin, that the flowers pull down. How short should I prune it?

[hollydavenport]

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