A common question on every gardener’s mind in the fall is whether or not they should prune their hydrangea. It all depends on which type of hydrangea you have. Some types bloom on old wood, meaning they’ve formed their flower buds in the prior season. If you cut back a stem in the fall that contains the flower buds for the next season, you’ve just sacrificed next year’s flowers! Other species grow on new wood only, which means they form their flower buds on the current season’s growth. These types are quite suitable for colder climates, where there is no chance of the flowers buds being harmed over the winter. Some newer introductions combine both traits which bloom on both old wood and new wood. Here are the four most common types of hydrangea: Panicle hydrangeas, sometimes referred to as Pee Gee Hydrangeas or Hydrangea paniculata, are a variety that blooms on new wood […]
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