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Endless Summer Hydrangeas #749229

Asked May 11, 2021, 6:47 AM EDT

I have many sticks in my hydrangeas this year. What is the best way to maintain them?

Howard County Maryland

Expert Response

https://extension.umd.edu/resource/guide-pruning-hydrangeas

https://extension.umd.edu/resource/fungal-leaf-spots-shrubs

https://extension.umd.edu/resource/drought-and-excessive-heat-stress

By sticks I'm assuming you mean dead branches or bare stems. If so, cut back to where you see living (green) tissue or as It says in the top blue URL above: scrape these sticks to where they show green and cut there. If no green anywhere, cut off at base of plant.

I've included the URLs above that will help you if you have any of the conditions on your hydrangea that they address.



furmar Replied May 11, 2021, 12:05 PM EDT
Thank you!

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The Question Asker Replied May 11, 2021, 2:46 PM EDT

You're welcome.

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 12, 2021, 8:16 AM EDT

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