AT A GLANCE
With hydrangeas in pots, it should be noted that there are two pruning groups: The first pruning group forms their buds in the previous year and should therefore only be pruned carefully in the spring become. The second cutting group develops the buds only in spring. They can be pruned harder in the fall. If the bucket is covered over the winter, the flowers should be removed beforehand.
When should I prune my potted hydrangeas?
In the case of plate and farmer's hydrangeas, it is early pruning the first step to get your hydrangeas back spring fit close. You should get your hydrangeas early in the year cut back, so that it can form strong flowers. On the other hand, if you wait longer before pruning, your hydrangeas will flower later. After pruning, the potted hydrangeas remain protected until they grow again after the last night frost into the open can be asked.
Other hydrangea species, on the other hand, should already cut back in autumn before you cover them or put them in their winter quarters.
also read
Should I cut off the flowers on my potted hydrangeas?
Hydrangeas should always be left standing until they are completely brown and dried up are. After that you can cut them off. While it is recommended for hydrangeas outdoors, plant them first after winter cut off, as the dry umbels act as cold protection for new buds, you should remove the flowers from potted hydrangeas before winter protection, for example fleece, attach. Otherwise there is an increased risk of mold due to the lack of ventilation. If you use the tubs indoors instead hibernate, you can leave the umbels until spring.
How far should I cut back hydrangeas?
If you cut the hydrangeas in the spring, you should take care of the new ones budsnot to damage. Therefore, cut old shoots carefully and rather too little than too much. Supposedly dried branches you should give it a little more time, because most of the time they will sprout again.
With the hydrangea species that you can already cut back in autumn, you can cut back a little more courageously if necessary. The new buds do not develop until spring in the fresh wood.
If your hydrangeas are getting too big for you, you can prune them back more radically.
Tip
Pruning hydrangeas for bouquets
A pruning of hydrangeas can of course not only be done as a care measure, but also to enjoy the decorative flowers in the house. When you see the flowers in a vase If you want to arrange them, you should keep them until late summer, when the flowers will last a particularly long time.
