The Magical Hydrangea is a special variety of hydrangea that comes from a breeding of the farmer's hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla). In this article you will find out what special features you need to consider when cutting.
What do I have to consider when cutting a Magical Hydrangea?
As a farmer's hydrangea, the Magical hydrangea is cut back in spring. The flowers are removed as little as possible so as not to injure any new buds. No further pruning is necessary with this variety. If the hydrangea becomes too large, individual shoots can be removed close to the ground.
How do I cut my Magical Hydrangea correctly?
Basically, a Magical hydrangea, like all other hydrangea varieties,doesn't necessarily have to be cut. However, it is advisable to remove the flowers after they have withered. The pruning is done directly below the flower ball so as not to injure any buds.
When is the best time to prune a Magical Hydrangea?
The Magical Hydrangea belongs to pruning group 1 and, like most other hydrangea varieties, is cut back inspring, preferably in March. In this way, the dried flowers can serve as protection against the cold over the winter for the new buds, which begin to grow in the fall of the previous year, and protect them from freezing.
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Pruning Magical Hydrangea
If your Magical Hydrangea has grown too large, you can prune it a little more radically. To do this, cut off shoots just above the ground. After the plant has recovered a little, it will sprout vigorously again.
