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Panicle Hydrangea Pruning: Winter Pruning Okay, Unlike Mopheads

Panicle hydrangeas ('Tardiva', 'PeeGee', 'Grandiflora') bloom on new wood. Prune for form now and in winter—remove oldest, tallest center stems to reduce trunk load. Unlike mopheads, winter pruning doesn't sacrifice next summer's blooms.

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