Q&A – What is the best way and time
to cut mop heads back?
Question:
What is the best way and time to cut mop heads back?
Answer:
First of all, it is not clear what kind of hydrangea this is. There are two ways hydrangeas flower: on last season’s growth (old wood), or on this season’s growth (new wood). If it flowers on new wood prune in early spring. If it flowers on old wood you should prune right after they finish blooming. In any case it sounds like this plant needs to be scaled back so you will probably lose some blooms as a result.
There are several pruning techniques outlined for reducing the size of these hydrangeas.
Related Resources:
Pruning Hydrangea
Landscape Contractor's Guide to Hydrangea
What is the best way and time to cut mop heads back?
Answer:
First of all, it is not clear what kind of hydrangea this is. There are two ways hydrangeas flower: on last season’s growth (old wood), or on this season’s growth (new wood). If it flowers on new wood prune in early spring. If it flowers on old wood you should prune right after they finish blooming. In any case it sounds like this plant needs to be scaled back so you will probably lose some blooms as a result.
There are several pruning techniques outlined for reducing the size of these hydrangeas.
Related Resources:
Pruning Hydrangea
Landscape Contractor's Guide to Hydrangea