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Pruning Endless Summer Hydrangeas: Less Is More

Endless Summer hydrangeas bloom on both old and new wood. Prune only dead or unruly stems immediately after flowering. Deadhead spent blooms. Heavy pruning removes next year's buds. For detailed guidance, see hydrangeashydrangeas.com.

Quick Rules

Spring: remove only dead tips.
Summer: deadhead after each flush.
Fall: leave alone—winter interest and bud protection.

This series is bred to be low‑maintenance; don't over‑prune.

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