You might be off the hook if you wait too long.
Do I Need To Cut Back Hydrangeas For Winter?
You don’tneedto cut back hydrangeas.
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Eventually, this could inhibit the growth of the plant and impact its blooms.
If it’s a new wood hydrangea, you’ve bought yourself some time.
If you miss this window, don’t worry, but, also, put away the pruning shears.
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“I love panicle hydrangeas because they arent fussy about pruning.
As you might gather from the name, old wood will look darker and feel stiff and old.
New wood will feel flexible and look more green than brown.
If you’ve waited too long to cut back your hydrangeas, don’t worry.
This shouldn’t impact your plant, and you’re able to resume pruning the next year.
In the meantime, remove any dead stems to clean up the plant.
This could impact the size of the blooms over time.
