My first oak-leaf hydrangea bloomed beautifully this year, and now the deadheads are very unpretty. Should I remove them? The foliage is already putting out new growth -- in 97-degree weather!
Thanks,
N. Taylor
Oak-Leaf Hydrangeas
Jul 17, 2006
3 Replies
A native plant, it will thrive in most high heat situations. Definitely remove the dead flowers.
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In my garden when the flowers turn brown (a bit later than in yours) they hold their shape so well that they're still pretty in autumn & part of winter. I leave them until they get cruddy looking.
-paghat the ratgirl
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