The Secret to Maximise Hydrangea Flower Power - Gardening Express

Cutting back your hydrangeas in the winter and autumn is sure fire way to maximise flower growth in the new year. Chris Bonnett ...

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🌱 Different varieties of hydrangea plants have different levels of spotting on their stems, which is normal and not a sign of disease.

✂️ Pruning hydrangea plants in autumn, when the leaves are starting to discolor, is a good way to encourage better flower production the following year.

🌿 Cutting the hydrangea plants low, just above a set of buds, will stimulate fresh new growth and result in bushy plants with more flowers.

👀 Cutting the plants too high will lead to excessive green growth and fewer flowers, as there won't be enough energy for flower production.

💐 The dormant buds, also known as eyes, are the ones that hold the flowers, so cutting the plants low helps in maximizing flower production.

⚡️ Hydrangea plants that have been pruned low in autumn and planted in rich soil will produce a significant number of flowers and shoots.

🌸 Pruning hydrangea plants down to the ground once a year can result in a huge bush with plenty of shoots and big flower heads in the following season.

💦 Proper feeding and watering of the plants will contribute to achieving fantastic results in terms of flower production.

🌻 Pruning hydrangeas can be done to get the best results and masses of flowers in your own garden.

🏡 Pruning hydrangeas can be done to get the best results and masses of flowers in your own garden.

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00:29 Chris explains that the spotting on the stems of hydrangea plants is normal and not a sign of disease.

01:11 Chris explains that pruning the hydrangea plants in autumn will help to keep them compact and bushy for maximum flower power the following year.

02:13 Chris explains that the branches from the previous season's growth will be cut off to encourage fresh new growth.

03:25 Chris explains that the plants should be cut just above a set of dormant buds, which will swell up and produce shoots in the spring.

04:08 Chris removes thin weak growth and prunes thicker branches just a centimeter or two above the set of buds to encourage flower production.

05:03 Chris emphasizes that this pruning method will result in bushy plants with loads of flower production.

05:29 Chris advises viewers to feed and water the plants for a fantastic result.

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What is the best time to prune hydrangea plants?

The best time to prune hydrangea plants is in autumn, when the plants have slowed down their growth and the leaves are starting to discolour and fall.