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Are Hydrangeas Perennials? How Gardening Experts Make Them Bloom Every Year

Plants that bloom on new wood (the current year’s growth) can be pruned in late winter or early spring. Examples of old wood hydrangeas are Hydrangea macrophylla, Hydrangea serrata, Hydrangea ...

Hydrangeas will grow fluffier flowers in spring if gardeners do 1 simple task in November

Hydrangeas usually do not need much attention in November, but there is one crucial task gardeners must do before the ground ...
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Winter-Proofing Your Hydrangeas? Avoid These Mistakes At All Costs

Hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp.) are dazzling to the eye with their large, clustered blooms, which is why they are popular with gardeners. While these perennial shrubs are mostly easy to tend to, there are ...
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Should You Cut Back Hydrangeas Before Winter? When It's a Good Idea—and When It's Not

Pruning hydrangeas at the wrong time can harm next year’s blooms, so it’s best to know your plant type first. Bigleaf and oakleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood, meaning fall pruning can remove next ...
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When to Cut Back Hydrangeas for Perfect Blooms Every Spring

Mountain: Often referred to as a lacecap hydrangea, and typically blooms in spring and early summer.