“Is winter the right time to prune hydrangeas? Or should I wait until spring?”
The truth is – it depends on the type of hydrangea you’re growing.
Here’s a quick guide:
🌸 Bigleaf (Hydrangea macrophylla) and Oakleaf (H. quercifolia):
– Bloom on old wood.
– Prune only after flowering, in July or August.
– Never prune in winter, or you’ll remove next season’s flower buds.
🌼 Panicle (H. paniculata) and Smooth (H. arborescens):
– Bloom on new wood.
– Best pruned in late winter or early spring (February–March), before new growth begins.
👉 Save this post under “My Garden” so you know exactly when to prune each hydrangea next season!
