Do not shorten its branches
Shortening the twigs will allow the hydrangea to maintain a rounded shape. Twigs that bear faded flowers can thus be pruned above a pair of perfectly formed buds.
It's one of the stars of the summer! The hydrangea requires some maintenance, especially at the pruning level. Focus on the mistakes not to make!
With their circular-headed blooms, hydrangeas beautify spaces with vibrant color. These plants flower from June until autumn. Their pruning allows for regular flowering. Check out these 9 mistakes to avoid when pruning the hydrangea.
Hydrangea: flowering, care and pruning
The hydrangea, also called Hydrangea macrophylla, is identifiable by its lignified stems and small flowers . In general, this plant blooms in summer, in other words, from June to September. It is probably one of the most popular flowering shrubs in the garden, due to its beauty. Its various shades ranging from white to blue, without forgetting pink or mauve, decorate the exteriors in the most sublime way. Moreover, it is an easy-to-maintain plant. However, it is necessary to pay attention to its maintenance and to avoid these few errors.
How to prune the hydrangea?
First of all, do not cut the flowers growing on the previous year's wood, and do not carry out a severe pruning of the hydrangea, if you wish to continue to have flowers. Prune above the first pair of buds from the end of the branch. Remember to remove dead wood, weak twigs, and faded flowers. Also ventilate the center of the shrub to allow light to pass through.
Hydrangea: watch out for hot weather!
Indeed, the hydrangea does not support the great heat. It is essential to install it in partial shade to ensure its flowering. This plant also hates drought. Thus, it must be watered as soon as the soil is dry. However, be aware that the hydrangea does not support excess water. Regarding the size of the hydrangea, it is done particularly at the end of autumn and at the end of winter.