Q&A - What can I do to encourage my hydrangeas to bloom next year?
Question:
What can I do to encourage my hydrangeas to bloom next year?
Answer:
Mophead or lace type hydrangeas bloom on old wood. Tonya Ashworth from Dixon Gallery and Gardens explains that this means it is best not to prune them, but if you do, prune right after they flower. If you prune them in the spring or even the fall, you will be cutting off next year’s blooms. Pruning them just after they bloom will give the plant time to create the growth that next year will be “old” and where the blooms will form.
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What can I do to encourage my hydrangeas to bloom next year?
Answer:
Mophead or lace type hydrangeas bloom on old wood. Tonya Ashworth from Dixon Gallery and Gardens explains that this means it is best not to prune them, but if you do, prune right after they flower. If you prune them in the spring or even the fall, you will be cutting off next year’s blooms. Pruning them just after they bloom will give the plant time to create the growth that next year will be “old” and where the blooms will form.
Related Videos:
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Related Resources:
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