When it’s too late to cut back hydrangeas depends on the bang out you have.
Heres how to prune at the best time.
So when is it too late to cut back hydrangeas after they flower?
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And a few bloom on both old and new wood.
When to cut back hydrangeas also depends on your climate and the level of pruning you want to do.
Cut back cold-damaged stems after the chance of freezing temperatures have passed in late spring.
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This is a boon for cold winter regions where these shrubs tend to die back to the ground.
Wait until the shrubs begin to leaf out to make your cuts.
Some hydrangea varieties, such asBerry WhiteandVanilla Strawberry, bloom in two-tone clusters of pink and white.
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When to Cut Back Panicle Hydrangea:Panicle hydrangeas bloom on new wood.
Do your pruning in late winter to early spring before growth appears.
After a few growing seasons, this hydrangea can be cut back in the spring.
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If you want a larger shrub, you dont have to prune it at all.
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