Hydrangeas produce a ‘beautiful display year after year’ with 1 essential yet ‘easy’ task

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Hydrangeas produce a ‘beautiful display year after year’ with 1 essential yet ‘easy’ task (Image: Getty) Hydrangeas don't require much maintenance, but one gardening task carried out across all varieties can stimulate new growth - pruning . Pruning is particularly crucial for a vibrant, yearly floral display, as hydrangeas bloom better on fresh stems.

According to gardening retailer Primrose , pruning hydrangeas encourages a more compact growth habit. Without regular care, hydrangeas often grow tall and spindly, rather than densely filled with foliage and flowers. The time to prune hydrangeas is usually when the blooms have turned brown and crispy, and the leaves start to wilt.

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