When pruning you need to be aware there will be 4ft of growth in the next season from where you’ve pruned. For this particular pruning project, Brandon is sizing down the shrub which has grown too big for the spot it’s in. The reason why you are pruning dictates how you do it. Hand pruners are best for smaller cuts near the top of the shrub, loppers will be used later when you get down to the bottom. Either dip your tools in the rubbing alcohol or use a towel soaked in the alcohol to rub down the blades. Brandon suggests using rubbing alcohol to clean. Dirty tools can transfer existing diseases from one plant to another. Having both on hand will make the pruning process easier. Hand Pruners and Loppers are the go-to tools for this job. Hand Pruners and Loppers that are properly cleaned. These varieties can all be pruned the same way with the following steps and tips in mind. You can prune in the Fall, Winter, or Spring to get blooms for the following Summer. Panicle Hydrangeas, regardless of variety, can all be pruned at the same time because they will bloom on new wood. There are many other varieties of this type of Hydrangea including Bobo, Quickfire, and Little Quickfire. In this post, Brandon is working specifically with a Limelight Panicle Hydrangea which starts white then ages to a nice soft pink by the end of the season. These tips may not work for other kinds of Hydrangea, please be aware of which plant you’re working with before following these tutorial. Brandon, Ashcombe’s Nursery Manager, walks you through the best practices for pruning a Panicle Hydrangea. Remove all spent flowers and dead branches to beautify the plants.Pruning is a daunting task, especially when your shrub is very, very large. Pruning in this time will not only prevent the plant from becoming overgrown but also enhances the healthy growth of the plants. You should prune PG hydrangea in late winter or early spring. You can also lightly trim other branches to improve the shape of the plant. Remove all injured or killed branches over the winter. Therefore, you should prune the plant in early spring to ensure a little bit of growth for flowers. Unlike bigleaf, smooth hydrangea blooms only on the new wood. Don’t prune all old stems because it will keep growing flowers until the new growth matures. Always use a sharp bypass pruner for this purpose. Dead and weaker stems should also need to prune. You should prune the plants when most of the flowers have faded. You should trim away all spent flowers as they make the plant look tidy. Method of pruning hydrangeas varies based on the kind of hydrangeas as follows: Bigleaf Hydrangea These bigleaf hydrangeas such as Blushing Bride and Endless Summer are unique because they bloom on new as well as old wood. Some other so-called ever-blooming hydrangeas should be pruned in the same way as above. If you want to prune them to maintain their size or shape, try to do it in the summer, especially before August.
Oakleaf and bigleaf hydrangeas such as blue-flowering cultivars, and Nikko Blue, bloom from buds set the previous year. You should allow them to set buds for the next year by pruning the plants right after the blooms have faded. Pruning hydrangeas in early spring can lead to the risk of cutting off the dormant flower buds. You can prune some of the varieties of hydrangeas in summer once they have finished blooming. All the winter-pruned varieties are identified by their botanical name i.e. This variety produces creamy white flowers. Some other varieties can also be pruned in late winters such as the classic PG or PeeGee. These types include many varieties such as Limelight, Burgundy Lace, Quickfire, and other classic snowball types such as Annabelle. Some hydrangeas bloom in late summer so you should prune them in late winter or early spring. The pruning of hydrangeas depends on their type and blooming period. Because some kinds of hydrangeas are pruned in the spring or fall and others are trimmed in late summer. Pruning Hydrangeas can be very confusing even for the most experienced gardeners.
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In this article, you will learn when to prune hydrangeas and how to prune hydrangeas? Let’s get started… When to Prune Hydrangeas? How and when to prune them depends on the type of plant you have. Sometimes, you need to remove dead stems when plants get too old. These plants require minimal care so you don’t need to prune them quite often. Some gardeners grow them due to their interesting foliage and bark and others grow them for their stunning showy blossoms.
Hydrangeas are very gorgeous plants that stand out among all plants in your garden.
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