How and when to prune a hydrangea?

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How and when to prune a hydrangea?

Question
How and when to prune a hydrangea?

Got one that is just starting to bud up and it needs pruning, is now the time.
I was told spring, last year when I asked some one.
If yes than how do I go about this.
And How do you tell last years growth from any others?
Is there a different colour or something?

Answer
Hi Ann
Cut your hydrangia in the spring before the growing season begins. use the one in three method to keep the shrub healthy. Cut out the oldest shoots and leave the newest ones. the older ones will be slightly darker. and any that touch or interfere with the shape of the shrub. Good luck Larry ;-)

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