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Neglected hydrangeas

Steve71Steve71 Posts: 7
in Problem solving
Have just moved and inherited several neglected hydrangeas that have a lot of old dead wood on but also have flower heads forming.  Realise i have missed the correct pruning time and don't want to lose the flowers this year so would it be ok to just cut out the old wood or should i leave well alone until next spring? 

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  • steephillsteephill Posts: 2,841
    If the dead wood has no growth on it then you can prune that out safely now. You can start renovation pruning next spring - taking out a third of old shoots each year.
  • Steve71Steve71 Posts: 7
    Thanks for your advice will get that done tonight  :)
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