Star hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) create star-shaped blossoms in clusters during the summer and early fall. They often feature the word “star” from the cultivar name, like the “Star Gazer” and “Shooting Star” varieties. Star hydrangeas grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture Stump Removal backyard Littleton hardiness zones 6 through 9, in which they blossom each summer on old timber produced the summer before. Prune these hydrangeas straight when they finish blooming, before they start forming the flower buds for next year. Fill a bucket with one part bleach and nine parts water. Soak the bypass Stump Removal estimates Littleton, CO shears from the solution for 10 minutes and then rinse them before you prune. Repeat the process before moving to a new bush or cutting out diseased or insect-infested timber. Cut off the spent flower heads immediately after the hydrangea finishes flowering in late summer or fall. Cut back the…
How to Prune a Star Hydrangea
