Not all hydrangeas are alike. The group includes several species that fall into two distinct pruning groups: old wood and new wood hydrangeas. Understanding this key difference will take the ...

Before you even approach pruning your hydrangea, ask yourself what type of hydrangea do you have? If you don’t remember maybe give the nursery or greenhouse a call or ask an Extension Agent.

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular shrubs grown in British gardens and, with the right care, they will provide you with a ...

First, you need to determine what type of hydrangea you have. Some types bloom on old wood and some on new wood. Hydrangeas that bloom on old wood—meaning flower buds form on the previous year’s ...

Hydrangeas that bloom in spring to early summer should be pruned one to two months after bloom, since these varieties bloom on old wood. Pruning too late after bloom could result in fewer blooms ...

He said you need to place your flowers in two categories, as how to care for them all depends on whether your hydrangeas are growing on new wood or old wood. This is the key to getting it right.