If you have older plants that arenât blooming well, you can cut up to a third of the stems off at the base in late summer to encourage new growth. I was told by my neighbor that his Father-in-law told him to put a piece of copperwire in the ground next to the main stem to help it to grow and bloom. I do the same as you. A Quick Guide to Pruning Hydrangeas Types of hydrangeas Bigleaf hydrangea, H. macrophylla This is the most commonly grown hydrangea in Maryland. Submitted by Rae Hedlind on August 29, 2015 - 1:17pm. I also fertilize it with my leftover coffee and grounds. My macrophylla hydrangeas suffered die-back last winter and while growing well now, havent bloomed since I got them. i have an Endless Summer that is about 5 years old. The Endless Summer website recommends using a slow-release granular 10-30-10 fertilizer. Sorry I was not clear, Chris. Hydrangeas make beautiful focal points in the garden and require minimal care, other than pruning. My problem is that all of the stalks seem to die off every winter, so I've been pruning them back to the ground each spring. If you are still unsure what type of hydrangea you have, see our page on All Hydrangea Varieties (with pictures!). Also I have read where some put coffee grounds on hydrangeas, true or false if so how much and often. Submitted by KARLA DAVOLI on August 5, 2020 - 10:53am. Thanks. If they have successfully bloomed for you in the past they will recover from their bad haircut and bloom for you again. As a general rule, hydrangeas are best pruned in spring. Terry has written articles and publications for a wide range of markets and subject matters, including Medicine & Health, Eli Financial, Dartnell Publications and Eli Journals. Both are pruned the same way. You can leave the plant to grow and thrive and will do so quite well without showing any signs of wear simply because you havenât given it a haircut. If you live in a warmer climate with hot summers, select a planting location that offers some protection from the hot midday sun. Submitted by PHYLLIS on April 24, 2016 - 5:13pm. So its very disappointing when hydrangeas dont bloom for a season. At this point it seems to die back almost to the ground in hard winters and I have been cutting back the dead parts. When and How Should Hydrangeas Be Pruned? Trim back the branches by 1/3 to the nearest joint. Hi Norman, If you are unsure what type of hydrangea you have it is best to wait until after it flowers to prune it. Now this year (year 4) still no blooms. Usually a plant that blooms before June 15th blooms on old wood and those that flower later in the season flower on new wood. I too had plants that haven't bloomed now for 2 yrs, need to make sure they get the right nutrition. They need well drained soil and like to be kept evenly moist but not too wet. It may be planted in the wrong place. I have a Bridal Veil hydrangea. They will bloom before hot weather arrives and shortens the life of the blossoms. Pruning hydrangea macrophylla hydrangea macrophylla flowers on wood of the preceding year, so you must wait to prune so as not to cut off the new buds. They still haven't bloomed. You might consider giving the plants some winter protection like a wire cage full of leaves. There are many panicle-types to choose from. Submitted by Chris Flint on August 28, 2015 - 7:27am. Each successive year the plants come back but with NO blooms!!! La famille des hydrangeacées est originaire de Chine et du Japon. Also remove any dead or damaged growth. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 2 m (7 ft) tall by 2.5 m (8 ft) broad with large heads of pink or blue flowers in summer and autumn. Feed the hydrangea in late winter or early spring with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer. Submitted by Mardell on July 9, 2016 - 6:08pm. Is this correct? Find out how to dry these lovely hydrangeas here. Is there a chart of different varieties that show when to prune, growth on old or new wood, when to fertilize and with what. Submitted by Jen Ellis on August 28, 2015 - 7:27am. Hydrangeas macrophylla, commonly called mophead hydrangeas, hortensias or florist hydrangeas, are considered the most popular hydrangea species. Often a plant that is has lush growth but no flowers has been fed too much high nitrogen fertilizer. Spread the fertilizer granules on the ground around the base of the plant at a rate of 2 pounds per 100 square feet, and water thoroughly. Use this table to determine when to best prune the hydrangeas in your garden. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on August 30, 2015 - 7:31pm. Spread a fresh layer of organic mulch once each year in early spring. I love looking at the plant and love indoor bouquets. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on August 30, 2015 - 7:34pm. Originaire de Chine cette variété forme ⦠A soil test will tell you what you are lacking. Plant hydrangea macrophylla in a spot that receives full to partial sunlight and has moist, fertile soil. Bridal Veil is a Pee Gee type of hydrangea which blooms on the current year's growth so pruning it in late winter/early spring is perfect! Instead of a macro, try an oakleaf hydrangea, which is native to the southeast. Unfortunately, after it rains, the stems and blooms fall to the ground due to the weight of the water. We planted the bush in early May, and it bloomed so pretty. BONUS: You’ll also receive our Almanac Companion newsletter! Check the amount of sunlight the plants get and don’t over-fertilize. Here is a quick and easy guide to identifying what hydrangea you have and pruning it. Going from Vancouver to Kentucky is a huge change! Good Luck! After it has finished blooming you could cut it back and repot in a larger container with fresh soil. It has the prettiest blue, purple and pink flowers. So it is possible to have a happy oak leaf south of zone 5. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on August 30, 2015 - 7:49pm. Maybe I missed it. They were a big hit during the Victorian era. They need morning sun and afternoon shade. My problem is I planted them too close together, and they're too crowded. This is very helpful. When is the correct time to prune this variety? These plants are at least thirty years old. Bigleaf Hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla). If that happens, it is probably one of three reasons. Cut the bush back about ⅓ in July and hope for blooms next year. I have mopheads and they did not even bloom this year. I try to place peony rings that have wire criss-crossing on top early in the season and let the plants grow up through the wire. What am I doing wrong, and what can I do to keep it from dying off every winter? Submitted by Cindy flute tutor on September 1, 2015 - 6:57pm. Thunberg, un élève de Linné, classa les hydrangéas dans les viornes ou Viburnum2 (sous le nom de Viburnum macrophyllum). Submitted by Robin Sweetser on August 2, 2017 - 7:38pm. serrata flower on the previous yearâs growth and the flowers come from the terminal buds. They can be dried and look lovely in a winter arrangement. If your hydrangea has grown quite large, you can prune it in June or July (just after the blooming season) to contain it a bit. Protect hydrangea macrophylla from winter frosts, freezes and snow beginning in November or December. I always waited until it started growing in the spring and at that point I cut off the dead wood. Other than removing dead wood, I would wait until after it flowers to do any serious pruning. Hydrangea macrophylla types are the main garden Hydrangeas grown in the UK. If you are just doing some shaping of plants that are too tall, you want to take the top growth down a little. Even so, its tender flower buds remain susceptible to damage from late frosts. Sarah Terry brings over 10 years of experience writing novels, business-to-business newsletters and a plethora of how-to articles. This shrub typically grows to 6-8 feet tall and just as wide. Did I hurt it? Hydrangea macrophylla Does your Hydrangea keep growing bigger and bigger while creating a massive trunk? Submitted by Robin Sweetser on August 2, 2017 - 7:31pm. Here is the link https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/_docs/programs/h…. Submitted by Rose Rawson on September 1, 2015 - 3:16pm. Hi Brenda, I just found a good source of info on pruning hydrangeas at the University of Maryland Extension. Although the only essential work is to remove dead wood in spring, these species flower more prolifically when pruned ⦠Some plants bloom on old wood and you would be cutting off next year’s blossoms if you prune it now. Along with pruning, properly watering your hydrangeas is essential to helping them bloom better. Bigleaf hydrangeas that flower once each year produce their flower buds on the previous yearâs growth. I moved from Vancouver Island to Bowling Green KY, both USDA Zone 6B, but oh my what a different climate here; so hot and muggy in summer. They can grow to be quite tall so if it causes a problem every year you might consider moving it to another location. We do have a few new blooms growing in but can't see them well through all the deadheads. I have several Endless Summers & 2 huge big leaf Mopheads. What am I doing wrong? Submitted by Robin Sweetser on April 27, 2016 - 7:44pm. Il est issu de H. macrophylla et H. aspera, entre autres. Custom programming and server maintenance by, https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/_docs/programs/h…. Submitted by Ed Elcevich on July 17, 2018 - 11:04am. My other blue hydrangea is a lacecap-type, called ‘Let’s Dance Starlight’, but instead of the huge, mophead-type of flower cluster that ‘Endless Summer’ has, the lacecap hydrangea bears a flat blossom made up of many small, fertile flowers surrounded by a few showy, sterile flowers. I have white and blue. However, before you start pruning, it’s important to figure out which type of hydrangea you have. It has attractive, lustrous leaves and large blue, pink, red, or purple flowers. Find out what variety you are growing and go from there. Limelight Hydrangea Shrubs for Sale Limelight Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) is a slightly compact, easy to care for, panicle hydrangea cultivar developed by Proven Winners. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. Alter the color of your hydrangea macrophyllaâs blooms by adjusting the soil pH. And will it ever bloom again? I am not sure what is proper pruning of these that will encourage flowering each year. Submitted by The Editors on September 2, 2015 - 8:20am. I have the same problem as Linda in Ohio.I have tried cutting them all the way back to base, this year I didn't cut back at all ( someone told me I needed to let old wood there because they would bloom on the old wood).I have 2. blooms on one plant is all. L'Hydrangea macrophylla 'Tricolor', initialement baptisé 'Variegata' est une obtention ancienne, obtenue en 1843, qui possède une personnalité unique et attachante. When is a good time to Prune and how is it done? L'Hydrangea aspera Macrophylla est un grand hortensia rustique portant de grandes ombelles mauve pâle accompagnées d'un opulent feuillage velu, apportant une note exotique aux massifs d'ombre. Can these be removed or do next year's bloom come from them? Submitted by Bonnie Jones on July 14, 2016 - 7:03am. I have never failed to have blooms until this year and I failed to cut back the dead wood and don't know if it made any difference, but I never had one bloom on that plant. Hot summer sun will also blast your peony flowers. ⦠When can I move a couple of them to new homes? Submitted by Robin Sweetser on September 3, 2015 - 5:43pm. They had beautiful blue blossoms on one plant and pink on another. Submitted by Susan S. on September 5, 2015 - 8:17pm. It blooms on old wood so you don't want to take out too many branches or you will sacrifice next season's flowers. Panicle-type hydrangeas should be pruned in late winter to keep them from becoming overgrown. I hope you find it helpful! I just received a beautiful Endless Summer hydrangea. Submitted by Caron Hutch on September 4, 2017 - 2:49pm. Any suggestions? This hydrangea is a near twin of the bigleaf hydrangea (H. macrophylla), but with thinner stems and smaller leaves. Terry ⦠Submitted by Felicia on June 20, 2016 - 10:57pm. Prune the hydrangea to reduce its size. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on September 2, 2015 - 7:05pm. If you prune at the wrong time, you could be cutting off next year’s blooms! Submitted by Darlene P White on May 29, 2018 - 8:59am. Hydrangeas macrophylla, commonly called mophead hydrangeas, hortensias or florist hydrangeas, are considered the most popular hydrangea species. Both mophead and lacecap hydrangeas are considered bigleaf or macrophylla hydrangeas, so they can be pruned right after flowering by cutting back the flowering shoots to the next bud. I usually wait until Spring when my hydrangeas begin to leaf out and after a couple of weeks, the dead branches are obvious and I cut them off at that time. Bigleaf Hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla ⢠Bloom on old wood; do not prune ⢠Protect in winter. Hydrangeas do not require pruning but there are still reasons you would do it. There are three reasons to prune Hydrangea macrophylla and Hydrangea serrata: To deadhead spent flowers. Avoid pruning hydrangea macrophylla in early spring, because this type of hydrangea blooms on old wood and you may remove potential flower blossoms. Submitted by Roberta T on August 28, 2015 - 7:26am. Even though I’m located in Zone 5, my ‘Endless Summer’ mophead hydrangea—which usually has huge blue blossoms all summer long—was killed to the ground. However, again, there are plenty of reasons why you might want to prune your hydrangea. These hydrangeas bloom in pink, blue or sometimes white flat-topped flowers from late June until August. Thank you Robin Sweetser for your article on pruning Hydrangea varieties. Do some research starting with the variety and if it grows well in your zone. I have one called ‘Pinky Winky’ that has long, cone-shaped white and pink flowers, and also ‘Vanilla Strawberry’, which has panicles that color from white at the tip to pink in the middle and red at the base. Don't plant hydrangeas in dry or windy sites. There is no pretty way to support them. I have oak leaf hydrangea. Submitted by Linda in Ohio on July 19, 2017 - 2:06pm. Get inspired by Robin Sweetser’s backyard gardening tips and tricks. Avoid pruning hydrangea macrophylla in early spring, because this type of hydrangea blooms on old wood and you may remove potential flower blossoms. Prune your oakleaf hydrangea right after it flowers. I have not found a chart but to distill it down, don’t prune until after your hydrangea has bloomed, if you must prune it at all. Sometimes they damage developing buds. Plant hydrangea macrophylla in a spot that receives full to partial sunlight and has moist, fertile soil. I cut a few of the lower flowers off because I could not help myself. We put together some quick points to help you take care of hydrangeas. If you want pink blossoms, add lime to the soil to make it more alkaline. Submitted by Gail Connelly on August 28, 2015 - 7:52pm. It is hardy to Zone 3. Tie the shoots together in a bundle using soft twine and wrap the bundle in burlap, or place a cage made from chicken wire over the hydrangea and fill the cage with leaves for the winter. Anyway, I love my hydrangeas. It was a beautiful plant with lots of flowers. Also, avoid pruning the hydrangea after September, because this can harm the plant's health. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on August 30, 2015 - 7:42pm. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on September 2, 2015 - 7:07pm. I find myself reading pages and pages, and depending on who writes the article differ. When to Prune Hydrangeas. Phosphorus encourages blossoming. You have removed the new buds with your spring pruning. old given to me for Mother's Day by one of my adult sons. I sure do appreciate it and the information provided. I improperly pruned my hydrangeas two years ago. Is this the correct way to prune this? Perhaps it just needs a little bone meal or other fertilizer that's high in phosphorus to encourage it to bloom. Follow the directions on the package for the amount to use. And enjoy our free complete Guide to Hydrangeas for all your planting, growing, and pruning questions! The group is split into two distinct flower types The Mopheads and the Lacecaps. Hormis son nom, l'Hortensia aspera Macrophylla ne possède rien de commun avec le classique hortensia macrophylla bien connu des jardiniers amateurs. Avoid pruning hydrangea macrophylla in early spring, because this type of hydrangea blooms on old wood and you may remove potential flower blossoms. We’ve included photos in case you’re not sure which hydrangea you have. Pruning Pruning group 4 Pests Aphids , capsid bug , hydrangea scale and vine weevil may be a problem Diseases May be subject to a leaf spot (see leaf damage on woody plants), grey moulds , powdery mildews and honey fungus It supports the stems pretty well and is hard to see. It becomes a big beautiful bush again every year, but doesn't bloom. size balls of flowers droop. What should I do now (help ) ? Hi Gary, Look at my answers to Linda and they may help you as well. Donât plant hydrangeas in dry or windy sites. Green bamboo or green wire supports tend to disapper better in the foliage than other devices. Very few blossoms last year a lot of rain in Oklahoma in the Spring. My hydrangea is 3 yrs. Full morning sun and dappled afternoon shade is recommended. Is it too hot? A little hardier than its cousin, it is theoretically winter-hardy to zone 5. (North of Houston, TX) and my oak leaf absolutely loves my yard. Le soleil le matin ou le soir est la meilleure exposition pour un hydrangea. ⦠Submitted by Pete Magnant on September 1, 2015 - 6:16am. Mid-April pruning: H. macrophylla and H. macrophylla ssp. Submitted by Gary Johns on July 29, 2017 - 11:36am. It is important for anyone who has mophead hydrangeas to understand that these particular shrubs do not have to be pruned back at any time unless they have seen better days or are have grown a little too large. I have a 4 year old Endless Summer and just love it. Submitted by Norman Tufts on January 2, 2016 - 5:32pm. Yes, we know that sounds tricky but it’s not if you consult our handy cheat sheet to figure out the best time to prune. If youâre still confused about when to prune hydrangeas, ask a professional gardener in your neighborhood to help identify your shrub. Now some 3 years later I have NONE. A few summers ago someone clipped a bunch of flowers and branches. It has never bloomed since. Hydrangeas can be pruned at almost any season of the year; it depends on the type you have planted. P.S. The best time to move your hydrangeas is in late fall or early spring when the plants are dormant. Panicle-type hydrangea ‘Vanilla Strawberry’. I have a hydrangea that has grown into a beautiful green bush but in 9 years has NEVER bloomed! I have Endless Summer and I still do not understand from your article when to prune. Sarah Terry brings over 10 years of experience writing novels, business-to-business newsletters and a plethora of how-to articles. Have your soil tested. Am I doing right by my plant??? Thank you so much!! The leaves, which are deeply lobed like an oak leaf, turn a rich maroon red in the fall. Robin has been a contributor to The Old Farmer’s Almanac and the All-Seasons Garden Guide for many years. When pruning a hydrangea, it's best to take off no more than one-third of the plant at any one time. Also, avoid pruning the hydrangea after September, because this can harm the plantâs health. Like most hydrangeas, plants grown in alkaline soils produce pink flowers, while those grown in acid soils bear blue flowers. When do you prune your hydrangea? Well, it depends on the variety. I just wait until I see what has died over the winter and cut that back to living wood to not lose those early blossoms. Their white flowers are round and can reach 12 inches in diameter. Should I cut them back in spring to about 15-20" high, or will I get no blooms if I do that ? Learn which plants thrive in your Hardiness Zone with our new interactive map! I have a very hardy mophead hydrangea planted many years ago by my mother. Hydrangea macrophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydrangeaceae, native to Japan. Growing 3-4 feet in one season, these hydrangeas will be the star of your landscaping in no time. Your article was informative, straight-forward and easy to understand. Hereâs our advice on pruning the different types of hydrangea. An essay from earlier this month explains how to deadhead your macrophyllas. Let this years’ growth stay on the plants (don’t prune them) and if it overwinters, you should have flowers next year. The first year I planted mine I had big blooms. Have others that I did trim back and had blooms in profusion on those. My hydrangea plants that have bloomed beautifully this year are now hidden by huge shoots. Submitted by Barbara Cooley on August 28, 2015 - 9:54pm. All Rights Reserved. My personal solution is to cut a lot of the bigger flowerheads for bouquets or to dry for winter arrangements. Check the location. Advertisement. Spread a 2- to 3-inch-thick layer of organic mulch on the ground over the root area of the hydrangea macrophylla to retain soil moisture and control weeds. I Hope this helps. Both mophead and lacecap hydrangeas are considered bigleaf or macrophylla hydrangeas, so they can be pruned right after flowering by cutting back the flowering shoots to the next bud. If you want pink blossoms, add lime to the soil to make it more alkaline. Native to China and Japan, it was the first Asian hydrangea cultivar introduced to the United States, in 1862. is there anything I can do this year to help next yrs blooms? Submitted by Lynetta Womack on September 1, 2015 - 8:58pm. Writer Bio. Discover nine great hydrangeas to grow. I try and shake off the excessive water but usually they stay down. In most cases hydrangeas will grow back quite quickly, so you may not be able to maintain the smaller size for long. Plant thieves should be sentenced to hard labor in the gardens they spoil! Macrophyllas bloom on old wood so the buds may be getting damaged by late spring freezes or winter winds if the plants are not protected over the winter. Too much nitrogen grows a big plant with no blossoms. It sounds like you are taking good care of your potted hydrangea. Your poor plant should have recovered by now. Submitted by Brenda on August 9, 2018 - 11:52am. Submitted by Cindy Nicol on August 28, 2015 - 8:35am. Do you think the middle summer plant thief damaged the plant? The buds for macrophyllas are formed a whole year ahead of time so there is lots of time for them to be damaged. It blooms a little later than the other hydrangeas, beginning in August. One of the oldest and most reliable favorites is ‘Grandiflora’, also known as Pee Gee hydrangea. There are many reasons why hydrangeas don't bloom. You should consider pruning in late winter (be sure to start with the oldest stems), and deadheading can also be an effective pruning method with this plant. They grow very fast and have to trim them down to see out the window. Many hydrangeas have interesting foliage and bark, but most are grown for their large, showy blossoms. I've tried all manner of supports too - tomato cages, wire fencing, peony rings and stakes of all sorts. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on August 30, 2015 - 7:54pm. Common names include bigleaf hydrangea, French hydrangea, lacecap hydrangea, mophead hydrangea, penny mac and hortensia. My beautiful blue mophead is looking horrid. They dont seem to like full sun, cowering . Mophead hydrangeas bloom on old wood and produce flower buds on the stems in late summer for the following summer’s blooms. Hydrangeas macrophylla generally grow 3 to 6 feet tall with a rounded shrub form. I didn't see it in the article. Oakleaf (H. quercifolia) and bigleaf hydrangea (H. macrophylla), including Nikko Blue and all the other pink- and blue-flowering cultivars, bloom from buds set the previous year. She and her partner Tom have a small greenhouse business and also sell plants, cut flowers, and vegetables at their local Farmer’s Market. Oak-leaf hydrangeas are another North American native, having been discovered in Georgia in 1773. Properly pruning hydrangeas based on your hydrangea’s type will allow you to have more blooms next year. If you got a few blossoms this year on old wood then I would guess that you have a macrophylla too. It is also hardy to Zone 5 and blooms on both old and new wood. Overfertilizing will cause your plant to grow large lush leaves but stunts blossoming. Oak-leaf hydrangeas don’t need a lot of pruning, but if you want to tidy yours up, prune out the dead stems at the base in early spring. Prune hydrangea macrophylla right after the flowers fade in late summer to remove weaker shoots at the base of the plant. If you live in a warmer climate with hot summers, select a planting location that offers some protection from the hot midday sun. I live in Zone 8-9. Loved your article. Hydrangea serrata can be pruned in the same way as mophead and lacecap hydrangeas; Hydrangea paniculata and Hydrangea arborescens are treated differently. I live in Tennessee. If the plants get big and bushy but have no blossoms they may be overfertilized. If you fertilize your lawn to green it up in the spring that fertilizer can wash into the root zone of your hydrangea and give it too much nitrogen. The Hydrangea macrophylla is hardy down to USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6, where winter temperatures rarely dip down to -5 degrees F. Hydrangeas macrophylla are commonly sold by florists as potted indoor plants during spring, some of which need considerable protection and care to survive the winter months outdoors. Its flowers are large panicles that start out white and turn dark pink as they age. I have two Smooth hydrangeas, white with dozens of big beautiful blooms. To prevent flower loss, stagger drastic pruning over three or four years, reducing the size of the plant gradually; Pruning other hydrangeas. Submitted by jeannick on September 1, 2015 - 10:37am. If you have older plants that aren’t blooming well, you can cut up to a third of the stems off at the base in late summer to encourage new growth. The so-called ever-blooming hydrangeas, such as Endless Summer and Blushing Bride, should be treated the same. First it helps to know what type of hydrangea you have. What type of fertilizer should I use & when should I use it? Fertilize in the spring by scratching in some slow release fertilizer, well-rotted manure or compost around the base of the plant (not touching the trunk). I have tried to use rope, individual stem supports and peony rings to support the stems but that looks awful! The hydrangeas grown most often in New England gardens are the panicle-types, since they are not only beautiful, but also very hardy, surviving Zone 3 winters with no problems. Early season varieties are recommended for the south. New repeat blooming bigleaf hydrangeas produce flowers on old and new growth. It could even be leaching from your lawn if you fertilize that. After the plant has flowered, cut off the longer flowering shoots to a lower bud, which will help your lacecap hydrangeas ⦠For something different, try ‘Limelight,’ which has chartreuse flowers that gradually turn pink in autumn. My hydrangeas are gorgeous! The farther north you live the more sun they can handle, but they will not grow well in heavy shade. These hydrangeas include two forms: the mophead and the lacecap types. Will these hydrangeas ever bloom again? I am finding it quite an adjustment to go from where things grow so easily to trying to sort out what will thrive and what won't. This is a good time to deadhead most varieties, too â leaving the seedheads on the plant over winter protects the buds beneath. The Hydrangea macrophylla is hardy down to USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6, where winter temperatures rarely dip down to -5 degrees F. Hydrangeas macrophylla are commonly sold by florists as potted indoor plants during spring, some of which need considerable protection and care to survive the winter months outdoors. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on September 3, 2018 - 10:02am. If I cut some for bouquets, will they bloom again this season? I do not know what kind my hydrangea mine is but,it looks like a mophead. If those stems are pruned in the fall, winter, or spring, the buds will be removed, and there may be no blooms the following summer. I know that is a trait for annuals but thought I'd ask. I assume since you had some blue flowers it might be a macrophylla. Watering is critical for any container plant but especially for water-loving hydrangeas. Good, simple, to the point info on how to prune the various varieties of Hydrangea is hard to come by. It blooms in April-May and is tall, wide and beautiful. Did they die back to the ground this spring? Some varieties - like ‘Endless Summer’ - bloom on new and old wood. 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