Prune hydrangeas once in autumn and they will bloom into big flower balls

Hydrangeas come in rich colors and have extremely high ornamental value. With such beautiful flowers, it feels great to admire their beauty. After the flowering period of hydrangeas, pruning work needs to be done well, which prepares them for the next bloom. Let's take a look below!

The flowering period of hydrangeas is from June to August. Generally, they start blooming in June and bloom until August, with a flowering period of about 25 days.

After hydrangeas finish blooming, the flowering branches need to be pruned appropriately. You can simply prune directly from the branch below the flower, which reduces nutrient loss and ensures nutrients are supplied to the main branches. If spent flowers and flowering branches are not pruned in time, the plant will find it difficult to form flowering branches in June to August of the following year, resulting in small flowers or no flowers at all. For pruning after flowering in autumn, trim the branches a little shorter.

For pruning after flowering in spring, prune just above the bud closest to the flower; there is no need to cut too long. Cut the edges shorter, and the shape will look better, forming a spherical shape.

After the flowering period of hydrangeas ends, observe the plant's growth. If you find dead branches, prune them off above healthy buds, concentrating nutrients to supply the buds and promote their sprouting and growth.