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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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Some Early Roses

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"Fortune's Double Yellow" (Species Rose)
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"Louis Philippe" (Tea Rose)
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"Mrs. B.R. Cant" (Tea Rose)
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"Reve D'Or" (Noisette Rose)
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Pink Knockout (Shrub Rose)
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"Souvenir de la Malmaison" (Bourbon Rose)
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Zephirine Drouhin (Bourbon Rose)
Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. CarolMay 6, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Your roses are so pretty and seem very happy. Would love to have some but don't know if I would have enough sun. Just have so much shade. have a great week! Carol

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  2. RandyMay 6, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Gorgeous roses, Phillip!

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  3. Edith KentMay 6, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Thanks Phillip for a wonderful tour of your garden today. Although it was a wet and soggy day, everything looked wonderful and made the day one to remember for a long time. Would love to come back when hydrangeas are in bloom.

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  4. Edith KentMay 6, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Thanks Phillip for a wonderful tour of your garden today. Although it was a wet and soggy day, everything looked wonderful and made the day one to remember for a long time. Would love to come back when hydrangeas are in bloom.

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  5. Cerberus German shepherdsMay 6, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    I have heard about the Louis Phillipe..beautiful rose!

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  6. Phillip OliverMay 6, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Edith, thank you for coming! You are welcome to come back anytime.

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  7. Anne BoykinMay 7, 2013 at 4:59 AM

    Hi Phillip, Your roses are lovely. I see that Erica Glasener visited your garden. How exciting! Love your blog.

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  8. F CameronMay 7, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    Difficult to pick a favorite, but at a prior home and garden, I had Bourbon roses, so I adore those blooms!

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  9. KarenMay 7, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Beautiful!!

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  10. spurgeMay 7, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Ah, fabulous! We are a long way from roses up hear, so nice to get a glimpse of summer.

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  11. SkeeterMay 7, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Your gardens must be filled with a wonderful scent!

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  12. Lisa at GreenbowMay 7, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Beautiful Phillip. Love these beauties. My roses aren't budding yet. It won't be long.

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  13. EveMay 7, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Perfect!!

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  14. Jenny WoolfMay 8, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    Every year around this time I start wishing i'd planted some more roses in November or so. This year I really will.

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  15. tinaMay 10, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Your roses are gorgeous. The pictures make them even more so!

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  16. RobinLMay 12, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    So you have a fondness for pink roses? They are all gorgeous, particularly the David Austins. I'm so sad, my David Austin didn't survive the winter. Boohoo!

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