How to Prune an Everblooming Hydrangea
- Cut the stems holding faded flowers to encourage new buds and growth on a leggy plant. ...
- Remove dead, crossing and damaged stems at any time during the growing season. ...
- Prune in the fall, after the last blossoms have faded, to control height and shape.
Should you cut back Endless summer hydrangeas in the fall?
Endless Summer Hydrangeas should not be pruned in the fall.
Instead, prune them only in May. This will ensure the flower buds that have made it through the winter have emerged. Prune out only dead wood and leave any green buds or leaves.
When should I cut back my hydrangeas?
Early spring is the perfect time to prune them to help prepare them for the season. A little work now will pay off with healthy growth this year. Be sure your hydrangeas are the Endless Summer variety, because they are one of the few varieties that will bloom the same year they are pruned.
