Did you know that hydrangea macrophylla (big leaf) and hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf) plants bloom on old wood (and in many cases, old and new wood!). The old wood sets the biggest display of flowers every year, which means protecting those flower buds in the winter is very important. Here are two ways to protect your buds for gorgeous blooms this summer! Less than 80 days until springtime! #hydrangeaseason #wintergardening #hydrangeawintercare #frostdamage | Blueacre Garden

PRUNING HYDRANGEAS FOR WINTER SUCCESS 🌿❄️🌸 As winter's whispers grow nearer, it's time to ensure your hydrangeas—particularly the ones that bloom on new wood like PeeGees, Limelights, Annabelle, and Bobo hydrangeas (those lovely cone-shaped varieties)—are prepped for the snowy days ahead. 🌨️🌸 HYDRANGEA PRUNING PRO TIPS: 1️⃣ Pruning these hydrangeas is all about preventing snow from weighing down their elegant heads and risking damage. Help them out by taking away the surface area 🌨️🌼 2️⃣ H