Hydrangeas grow very fast, and especially after they bloom, they need to be pruned properly, otherwise they will not look good and will seriously affect the appearance. Because of this, many people do not know how to prune hydrangeas. In fact, pruning is relatively simple. You can prune according to your own ideas. If you don't know how, you can follow the pruning method of hydrangeas below. This article is compiled by the National Excellent Florists and High-quality Physical Flower Shop Alliance of Flowers 24 Hours.

[1. How to prune hydrangea]

<1. Pruning of flower branches and seedlings>

The branches and leaves of hydrangeas usually grow very fast. If you grow them at home, you usually need to pinch the branches and leaves when they grow to 15 cm. This is mainly to cut off the top of the seedling to prevent it from growing excessively and affecting the overall appearance. Therefore, pinching can effectively limit the growth of hydrangeas.

<2. Prune the top after flowering>

Hydrangeas usually bloom on two-year-old strong branches. After flowering, the old branches should be cut short, leaving only 2-3 buds to limit the plant from growing too high and promote the growth of new shoots. In autumn, the tops of the new shoots should be cut off to stop the branches from growing and help them survive the winter. After such pruning, the plant shape will be more beautiful, greatly enhancing its ornamental value.

<3. Trim according to different shapes>

In order to make this plant grow taller and more beautiful, pruning after flowering is very important. First, remove the flower balls that have bloomed, and then leave about 2 sections of the branches that have been bent or even deformed. After pruning, the plant will grow taller next year, and you can also symbolically change the original shape of the hydrangea.

[2. Illustration of pruning methods for hydrangea]

<1. Cut off withered flowers>

Hydrangeas are relatively simple to prune. You only need to prune the yellow and withered flowers appropriately, place the scissors at the top of the flower stem, and then cut off the flower head. This pruning method can make the hydrangea look rounder and more ornamental.

<2. Cut off thin branches>

From the root of the hydrangea upwards, only two or three sections of the flower branches are needed, and they should be pruned at the thicker growth positions. The thinner branches should also be cut off. If the hydrangea plant is too thin, it will not only fail to absorb sufficient nutrients, but will also crush the branches after flowering. It is better to cut them off directly than to do this.

<3. Leave old branches to prevent flowers from falling>

In autumn, the first thing to do is to prune away the dead and crossed branches, so that more sunlight can come in. Leave some old branches to avoid losing balance when the flowers bloom next to them. When pruning, leave a complete tree shape, which is conducive to the hydrangea to bloom normally, and there is no need to worry about it collapsing after flowering.

[3. Precautions for pruning hydrangea]

Hydrangeas usually bloom in October, so they should not be pruned during this period. They will bloom in the summer of the following year. If the grower does not know how to prune hydrangeas, they can just let them grow. However, this will cause the plants to grow wildly, which is not conducive to appreciation, because in the spring of the following year, the plants will grow a large number of new shoots from the roots, making the plants lush.

In the south, hydrangeas do not need to be placed indoors. If placed indoors, the hydrangeas may bloom prematurely due to the high temperature. If you want the plants to grow well, growers need to keep the plants growing in an environment with sufficient light, otherwise it will be detrimental to their blooming next year.

: Through the detailed introduction above, I believe everyone already knows how to prune hydrangeas. Generally speaking, before hydrangeas bloom, they must be properly pruned, and they must be done according to the pruning method illustrations of hydrangeas above. Otherwise, it will affect the beauty of the hydrangeas, so everyone must pay more attention.

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