Pruning
Hydrangea: mophead & lacecap
Hydrangea is a skin allergen, so wear gloves when pruning. Use clean, sharp secateurs, as every cut is a wound that can let disease into the plant.
- Where to get help
- NHS 111, or seek medical advice
Old heads left on over winter protect next years buds from frost.
When
Early spring
How
Cut back to the first strong pair of buds below the old flowerheads; take a few old stems out at the base.
Notes
Do not cut hard or you lose the flowers.