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Limelight Hydrangea Pruning: Optional, Blooms on New Wood

'Limelight' panicle hydrangea blooms on new wood. No pruning needed unless size control desired. For huge flowers on compact plant, prune to 18 inches in early spring. Unlike mopheads, winter pruning doesn't reduce blooms.

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