Which statement about Peegee Hydrangea pruning is correct?

Which statement about Peegee Hydrangea pruning is correct?

• A. True
• B. Not recommended
• C. Should be pruned in fall after flowering
• D. Never prune Peegee Hydrangea

Answer: (C)

Pruning PeeGee hydrangea is timed around when it forms its flower buds. This plant blooms on new wood, so you can shape and control size after it has finished flowering. Pruning in fall after flowering lets you remove spent blooms and thin out branches without sacrificing next year’s flowers, because the growth that will carry next season’s blossoms is still being formed and can be encouraged after the blooms have already occurred. Light fall pruning helps keep the plant tidy and within its desired size, while heavy pruning in late fall or pruning earlier in the season can reduce bloom potential for the next year.

Pruning PeeGee hydrangea is timed around when it forms its flower buds. This plant blooms on new wood, so you can shape and control size after it has finished flowering. Pruning in fall after flowering lets you remove spent blooms and thin out branches without sacrificing next year’s flowers, because the growth that will carry next season’s blossoms is still being formed and can be encouraged after the blooms have already occurred. Light fall pruning helps keep the plant tidy and within its desired size, while heavy pruning in late fall or pruning earlier in the season can reduce bloom potential for the next year.