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...
I LIKE it. It's chuck-full of beauty and ideas!
ReplyDeleteTom adds his whimsey with a sure hand, the difference between an artful garden and a random collection. I admire gardeners with a good eye for placement.
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ReplyDeleteI love the Atlas cedar. I was under the impression that they grow to be enormous (100-feet tall), which is why I've shied away from considering one for my garden. Does anyone know if there are dwarf cultivars available?
As for pines, I thought many did not do well in the SE, but clearly I'm mistaken.
I feel I have a LOT to learn on conifers!!
Oh my, I bet you couldn't hardly take your eyes off all those plants. One wouldn't want to leave there. FUN
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ReplyDeleteHi Phillip! Looking at the pictures it's difficult to imagine that it is a small garden. So lush and full!
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip, since we have only a small property I am always particularly interested in seeing gardens of a similar scale. This is indeed a spectacular one! I love that it has a total personal tough, only a true gardener can live there! I really admire how lush and full everything looks. My favorite tree is the 'Blue Atlas Cedar' and the pond area is very lovely, too. Thanks for taking us on the tour! Warm regards,
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I very much enjoyed showing you this garden, Phillip! Tom and Dan are wonderful people, and their garden exudes their warm and generous personalities.
ReplyDeleteThis garden is popping with color, and little of it from flowers, which shows the importance of of good foliage and carefully chosen man-made items. My only concern was the Blue Atlas Cedar. It is truly gorgeous, but I think that plant grows to be about 50 feet tall and wide! Will it someday overwhelm the garden?
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