Get Limelight Hydrangea Old Or New Wood Background
Get Limelight Hydrangea Old Or New Wood
Background. Pruning times depend on whether they bloom on new or old wood. This hedge of limelight hydrangeas was planted for a client at their restaurant many years ago.
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Hydrangeas that bloom on old wood set their flower buds in late summer on stalks that have been on the plant since the previous year. I chose limelights because after researching many different options, limelights promised the quickest growth, and the least amount of maintenance. Prune in late winter or early spring.
Prune your limelight hydrangea during summer and autumn to remove faded flower blossoms.
I'm sharing all my tips and pointers for how to grow limelight hydrangeas from new plants that are now over 7' tall. This hedge of limelight hydrangeas was planted for a client at their restaurant many years ago. Other types only bloom on old wood, and pruning them would keep them from blossoming. The limelight hydrangea flowers will start off lime green color, which is a perfect accent for hot summer days.
