Garden Q&A: My hydrangea is still flowering. When will I cut it?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Sun, 10 Dec, 2023 - 11:06

Peter Dowdall

There are still some flowers on my hydrangeas. I've never seen this occur before at this time of the year. I cut them back a few months ago and they have grown very big. When can I cut the shrub back again?

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