Yes, you can prune back hydrangeas that bloom on old wood. You don’t have to stare at the weird awkward growth— I cut back hydrangeas about 18” below the shrub canopy. Anywhere you prune now will promote branching and new growth, I like to leave room for the new growth so things don’t look awkward later. 🚨In Atlanta, I put away the garden shears and stop touching hydrangeas in August. 🚨 Don’t know what hydrangea you have? 🌱If it bloomed giant round pink or blue blooms earlier this year, likel

Do not prune hydrangeas in the fall and here’s why.. * if they are an old wood variety, prune will cut off next years blooms * Pruning in early fall while the weather is mild promotes growth in a time a plant should be storing up energy for winter. * Pruning in late may not give the plant enough time to harden off the new cuts and could be susceptible to frost damage Old wood hydrangeas shouldn’t be prune unless absolutely necessary. You can prune them back by 1/3 immediately after they bloom in