Do not prune hydrangeas in the fall and here’s why.. * if they are an old wood variety, prune will cut off next years blooms * Pruning in early fall while the weather is mild promotes growth in a time a plant should be storing up energy for winter. * Pruning in late may not give the plant enough time to harden off the new cuts and could be susceptible to frost damage Old wood hydrangeas shouldn’t be prune unless absolutely necessary. You can prune them back by 1/3 immediately after they bloom in

The Ultimate Hydrangea Pruning Guide🌸 🌿 Know Your Type: Old wood bloomers → prune before August 15 New wood bloomers → prune after last spring frost ✂️ Where to Cut: Cut thin, floppy, crossing, or dead stems → right at the base 🌱 Five Common Scenarios: 🌼 Mixed stems: Remove weak old stems, keep strong new ones 🌳 All old stems: Cut inward-facing and weak branches 🍃 No leaves at base: Keep lower leaves, trim only the top 🌿 Young plants: Pinch the top to promote branching 🚫 No blooms this y