hydrangea 'Benxi' · Pruning

hydrangea 'Benxi' · Hydrangea macrophylla 'Benxi'

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich soil, ideally in light shade, though will tolerate full sun if soil is not too dry. Mulch in spring, and provide shelter from cold, drying winds. See shrubby hydrangea cultivation for more detailed advice

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in warm weatherSunlight: Partial shade · Full sunSkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

How to Prune hydrangea 'Benxi'?

Use the method for the hydrangea type: remove faded mophead flowers to the first healthy bud pair; paniculata and arborescens may have last year's stems shortened to healthy bud pairs. Climbing hydrangeas need overlong shoots trimmed after flowering. Most types are pruned in late winter or early spring; climbing hydrangeas are pruned after flowering in summer.