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Pruning 'Summer Crush' Hydrangea in Late Summer or Early Fall

Hydrangea 'Summer Crush' in June... in September Pruning can be a complicated project, especially when it comes to hydrangeas (I can think of one more plant that causes pruning headaches - clematis). That said, if you grow many hydrangeas, especially different types, once you get the hang of it, it begins to come naturally. I used to rarely prune my hydrangeas because I had more space. Now, with a smaller garden, I'm finding that some are getting too large for comfort. Case in point, 'Summer Crush'. It is actually not a huge hydrangea, but it does get larger than advertised - about 5 feet in my garden (the tag said 3-4'). 'Summer Crush' is in the 'Endless Summer' line of hydrangeas and they are among the easier to prune. This is because they bloom on both old and new wood. Therefore, no matter when you prune, you should get blooms. It is the older hydrangeas, the ones that only bloom on old wood, that you have to be careful with. I would recomm...
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Weeping Cherry

(Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula')

This tree is planted right next to the house, right beside the patio. We have to remember to look up to see it. It is really spectacular this year.







Stay tuned for the Yoshino Cherry trees!

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. NicApril 1, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    Very pretty. There is one of these on my way to class here on campus and I was excited to see this morning that the first buds are just starting to open.

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  2. Lisa at GreenbowApril 2, 2010 at 4:15 AM

    WOW, this would certainly draw your eye up. I bet the bees are buzzing all around this beauty.

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  3. sweetbayApril 2, 2010 at 4:54 AM

    I love Weeping Cherries. Yours is beautiful.

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  4. Benjamin VogtApril 2, 2010 at 5:45 AM

    And what about your vistas out back? Wow.

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  5. AaerelonApril 2, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    Very nice! I'd love to see the cherry blossom festival in Vancouver. The trees are just so gorgeous.

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  6. Lucy Corrander Now in Halifax!April 2, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    I don't believe you'd ever forget to look up to see this!

    Lucy

    P.S. How amazing; word verification never says a word - but this one says 'silly'.

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  7. debsgardenApril 2, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    Your tree is gorgeous! It's a magic time of year.

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  8. Roses and LilacsApril 2, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    That is just beautiful! I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be hardy in my area, most cherries are not.
    Marnie

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  9. AnonymousApril 2, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    How absolutely gorgeous, Phillip! I love that delicate pink colour. They remind me of our apple orchards here in the Annapolis Valley which will be awash with that same blush pink sometime in May.

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  10. Julie HApril 2, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    Gorgeous!!

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  11. SheilaApril 2, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    That is so beautiful against the blue sky! Just lovely!

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  12. GailApril 2, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    It really is Phillip! Did you order the perfect blue sky to go with it! gail

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  13. Monica the Garden FaerieApril 3, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    What a wonderful canopy of color! My viburnum (don't know species) has a ton of fragrant pink blooms this year--more than ever before. It's heavenly. Looking forward to the Yoshino photos. Happy Easter!

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  14. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)April 3, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Stunning it is! and yeah, I'll stay tuned for the cherries.

    Happy Easter

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  15. Dirty Girl GardeningApril 3, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    love these trees this time of year.. who doesn't. i love standing in a petal storm when the wind whips up :)

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  16. UnknownApril 3, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    Oh, Philip, this is splendid! It's too windy/chilly up here for such beauties, but I sure love yours. Happy spring to you!

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  17. Chandramouli SApril 3, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    Aaahhmmmmm.... Errrmmm..... Uhhhh.... I can't quite find a word to describe its beauty!

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  18. Anna flowergardengirlApril 7, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    Your home is so beautiful but especially now. Hugs to you today. You have convinced me to get a white picket fence. That didn't take much convincing.

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