How To Prune Nikko Blue Hydrangeas

How to prune hydrangeas – experts advise on the techniques for each variety and highlight the most common mistakes, so you can get it right first time

Susan Calhoun (our Northwest regional reporter) shows us how to trim a floppy hydrangea and encourage growth for the next season. She says: "How to prune your hydrangea depends on your objective and the species you have. There are more than 75 species in this genus; some bloom on old wood (or growth) and others bloom on new wood. The growth that puts out the blooms is the key factor in determining the right pruning timing. The safest rule of thumb for all hydrangeas when it comes to deadheading

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