How to prune hydrangeas after they bloom

1. Pruning according to specific requirements:

In order to make this plant grow taller and more beautiful, pruning after flowering is very important. First, remove the flower balls that have already bloomed, and then leave about 2 sections of the branches that have been bent or even deformed. After this pruning, the plant will grow taller next year.

2. Pruning according to flowering period:

This plant has two flowering stages, one in spring and the other in autumn, so seasonal pruning is also divided into these two stages.

1. Prune after spring flowers. Pruning should not be done in spring, so you should wait until the spring flowering period of this plant is over before starting pruning. This pruning is relatively simple, just cut off the withered flowers, but you must pay attention to cutting above the buds.

2. Prune after autumn flowering. This time, pruning should also wait until the flowering period is over before starting. There are requirements for this pruning, that is, when pruning the dead flowers, be careful not to cut them too long, try to cut them shorter.

3. Pruning by type:

1. Different types of pruning are different. This plant can basically be divided into two categories: native hydrangea and foreign hydrangea. The former is relatively simple to prune, just cut off the withered flowers. The latter requires certain pruning of the plants in order to help them form a ball shape more quickly. First, cut it a little shorter around the edges, but trim it longer in the middle than around the edges, so the ball will form faster.

2. Pruning varies in different regions. In the north, because the temperature is relatively low, you can follow the conventional pruning method - pruning after the flowering period. However, in the south, since the weather is not particularly cold, it is easy for flower buds to appear in early spring and then the flowers to wither prematurely. Therefore, at this time, you should prune the plants according to their condition to ensure that there is space for the plants that will bloom later without affecting their appearance.