hydrangea 'Amethyst' · Pruning

hydrangea 'Amethyst' · Hydrangea macrophylla 'Amethyst'

Best grown in moist but well-drained soil in part shade, although tolerant of sun if soil remains moist. See shrubby hydrangea cultivation for more detailed advice

Watering: Consistently moist root zone, add extra water during warm dry weatherSunlight: Partial shadeSkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

How to Prune hydrangea 'Amethyst'?

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. Prune in late spring.