These two autumn signs can help you understand whether to prune your hydrangea or not.

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Garden hydrangea, namely large-leaved hydrangea, should be pruned in time. It is also not necessary to do it too soon. Florists explain that the movement of juices in the plant should stop, and the shoots should be covered with bark. Lignified branches will be able to overwinter and show beautiful inflorescences next year.

Leaf color

Watch the leaves change color. If it is green, cut the hydrangea early. Ideally, it should turn yellow and brown. At least the color should definitely change.

Inflorescences

Large and bright tassels indicate that it is not necessary to move the hydrangea with secateurs. The flowers should become dry. Only in this case can you proceed to pruning.

Two simple external signs are the best clues when and what to do. Do not rush, because the plant will not have time to prepare for the cold winter.

Determining the optimal moment by the calendar method is somewhat erroneous. There may be a significant error regarding the condition of the plant. It can be affected by warm weather or, on the contrary, a sharp cooling. Therefore, specialists in the cultivation of hydrangeas recommend to be guided by external signs.