How to prune hydrangea

When to prune hydrangea

The pruning of hydrangeas is mainly in spring and autumn, when the temperature is neither high nor low, and it is also the vigorous growth period of the plants. Timely pruning can enhance the tree's vigor, make the flowers bloom more and better, and improve the overall ornamental value.

How to prune the branches of hydrangea

First, cut off the weak branches and diseased branches. Dense branches and leaves must be thinned out, and some of the middle branches must be removed to allow ventilation. Water it twice a day, and branches that have bloomed must be cut off. This will help to make the branches look beautiful and prevent them from growing too tall.

1. Strong cutting method

  Observe the height of the buds of the hydrangea, and try not to prune the buds, because each bud is a flower ball, and the old branches cannot be cut off, otherwise they will not be seen in the next flowering season.

2. Prune branches above the terminal buds

  All of the stinking hydrangeas have two very full buds at the top of their thick branches, but there is a light branch above the full buds that needs to be pruned away.

3. Prune thin branches

  Some very thin branches need to be cut off from the roots, which will allow for better ventilation and avoid pests. After pruning, use slow-release fertilizers or organic fertilizers, and try not to expose the fertilizers to the air.

The process and steps of pruning and shaping hydrangeas: First, cut off the weak branches and diseased branches. Dense branches and leaves must be thinned out, and some of the middle branches must be removed to allow ventilation. Water it twice a day, and the branches that have bloomed must be cut off, which is beneficial to the beautiful shape of the branches and prevents excessive growth.

Tips for pruning hydrangea

1. Prune diseased branches and leaves: Hydrangeas may develop diseases during their growth process. Once discovered, they can be pruned in time to prevent the dead branches and diseased leaves from absorbing nutrients and crowding out the growth of other normal leaves.

2. Prune dead leaves: If you find dead branches and leaves on the hydrangea, you should prune them in time, usually under the flowers.

3. Pruning branches and leaves to shape: The pruning of hydrangeas can be divided into two time periods, spring and autumn. It will bloom from spring to autumn, so it is very important to prune it into a beautiful shape. Spring is the early stage of flowering, and pruning should be done from the bud point to avoid damaging the bud point and affecting its flowering. In autumn, pruning can be done according to the lushness of the branches and leaves of the flowers.

Tips for pruning hydrangea

1. Time: The hydrangea enters the bud formation period from September to October every year. Pruning should be avoided during this period. In spring, it can be pruned lightly, mainly to prune away some dead and diseased branches.

2. Disinfection: The scissors used for pruning need to be disinfected in advance. If there are pathogens on them, they will harm the plants through the pruning wounds. Especially after pruning diseased branches, they must be disinfected before pruning other branches again.