Do I Need to Prune My Hydrangeas Now?
- Rabbits have damaged branches of a panicle-type hydrangea by stripping many branches.
- The shrub can be pruned in two ways: remove lower damaged shoots or severely cut back to 6-12 inches to encourage new growth.
- Annabelle-Type hydrangeas can be divided in April to produce new plants, as mentioned by Sue U.A.
- Sam B.A. Clarified that the belief that evergreens turn soil acidic is a misconception; while their shallow roots impact soil moisture, they do not affect acidity.
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Rabbit-damaged hydrangea can be rejuvenated with pruning
Q: Rabbits stripped many branches from my hydrangea, while some branches are 5 feet high. How do I trim this shrub for spring, or do I need to plant a new one to get a decent shape? — Sue U. A: The shrub in your photo is a panicle-type hydrangea with its cone-shaped, pyramidal flower clusters. Unlike the Annabelle-type hydrangeas with large round white flowers that die back to near ground level each winter, the panicle-type perform like “normal”…
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