When to prune hydrangea

1. Pruning time

Hydrangea pruning is mainly done after it blooms. If it is pruned promptly and reasonably after it has finished blooming, it will bloom better the next year. When the hydrangea blooms, you need to trim off some of the longer branches, and also trim the small and dense branches. If you are afraid of wasting, you can use the trimmed branches for cuttings. If pruning is done during this period, it will not only reduce excessive loss of nutrients, but also improve the ornamental value.

2. Precautions

1. Time: Hydrangea buds form in September and October. If you want to prune them, be sure to avoid this period. Appropriate pruning can also be done in spring, but the pruning should not be too large. The main thing is to prune away some dead and diseased branches.

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