How to Prune Hydrangeas 🌿 Old Wood vs New Growth Explained // Cottoverdi

In this vlog I’m showing exactly how I prune each type of hydrangea in my garden so they flower beautifully this year — and how I approach hydrangea pruning without losing blooms. If you’ve ever worried about cutting off this year’s blooms, this vlog will help clarify which stems to remove — and which to leave. We’re gardening in South Buckinghamshire | Zone 9a Thank you so much for being here 🌿 00:00 Hydrangea Pruning — Why It’s Confusing 00:36 Welcome to the Garden 00:50 Old Wood vs New Growth Explained 01:05 Pruning Hydrangea macrophylla 05:18 Pruning Hydrangea paniculata 13:57 Hydrangea petiolaris 15:00 Cutting Back Hydrangea arborescens 17:35 Hydrangea quercifolia 18:34 Final Thoughts & What to Expect This Summer DIY Steel Plant Supports | Cheap & Sturdy Garden Hack https://youtu.be/5u3H4tt0reg #hydrangeas #hydrangeapruning #gardening #springgardening #gardenvlog I will only ever recommend products that I use regularly and believe to be good value. These are affiliate links where I may make a few pennies at no extra cost to you: 🪴Secateurs - https://amzn.to/46lOasE 🪴Snips - https://amzn.to/4gDiGBH 🌸Seed Trays – 8 cell https://amzn.to/4sKFaq9 🌸Pot Feet: https://amzn.to/4a2Gop7 🌸Women’s Gardening Gloves https://amzn.to/3IN76TY 🌸Garden marker – https://amzn.to/3upLtCO 🌿Wire https://amzn.to/3KF0Pv5 🌿Vine eyes https://amzn.to/3yWNc7L 🌿Turnbuckles https://amzn.to/3KIUcYy 🌱Compost: https://amzn.to/3yofRii 🌱Mulch: https://amzn.to/3OPsY2P 🌱Slow-Release Plant Food: https://amzn.to/4349NKu 🌱Garden Fertiliser: https://amzn.to/4aMv5AD Thank you so much for joining me and watching - see you all next time. You can find me on Facebook @Cottoverdi and Instagram @Cottoverdi