Hydrangas - Do I cut old, woody growth in fall? - Knowledgebase Question

Hammond, IN
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Question by dwwaechter
August 6, 2007
I had one bloom on my plant this year and my wife says I should not cut old stems from last year's growth. Is there a rule of thumb to go by?


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Answer from NGA
August 6, 2007
Hydrangeas flower on new shoots which develop on old wood. So, you can prune your hydrangea down to about 12-18", but you'll want to leave that much old wood so new flowering shoots will have a place to develop. Best wishes with your hydrangea!

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