When to Prune Hydrangeas?

Question

I have Hydrangeas and would like to have beautiful blooms each year. When should I prune it?

Connie

the East Bay

Answer

Dear Connie, The classic mophead and lacecap Hydrangeas produce flowers for the next season in late summer and early fall. Pruning is best done in September or October. Flower buds for the next season are seen as a pair of swelled “rabbit ears” on the stems just below this years flowers. You will want to prune just above them.

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