Thank you for actually showing us on camera close up so I can see how you prune. Im always afraid of pruning to much off or wrong branches. Next spring I will be pruning my Puffer fish hydrangea
Lovely tutorial. I planted some panicle hydrangea last season and I am so happy winter is almost over so I can finally get some gardening done. I will keep those tips you shared in mind. I couldn't help but notice you stepping on those buds as you pruned. I guess they are resilient anyway. Great tips overall!
@@plantvibrations OK in my zone buds are coming up from the ground that look similar to those you have. I thought those were fresh buds coming up. Good to know.
Always very informative videos, Devin. You've provided me with a wealth of information to do the same here on Vancouver Island. I would imagine our growing seasons are somewhat similar. Thanks, buddy! Darryl
Hi Devin New Sub here.Watching your older videos to catch up.Thank you for so much for such great information.Hoping to get a couple of snake plants soon if can find them at good price.Thank you for a great plant channel. Take care and God Bless Adam
Hey there Devin, you mentioned not pruning until late February to avoid any future frosts. I don’t think a frost will cause any major die-back because frost can occur at above freezing temperatures. But any temps. below 32 could damage the tender exposed tissue. I live in central Indiana and avoid pruning any tender branches until any freeze threats are over, especially my roses. I have noticed many do better if we wait until freezing temps are done, but a frost threat will probably not harm the way a freeze would😀
I love your videos. I have learned alot from you. I have a question for you if you'll answer it for me. I have bought flowers from Roberta's off of qvc. And have love them. I just bought another totem pole. I looked at instructions when it came in. But I just took the wax off and did it from the wrong in. Just wasnt paying attention i guess. I put the right end into the water though. Have i damaged the plant in any way? Another question. I already have one planted that i have had awhile. But it wont grow any green. Can you tell me what soil i need? Maybe thats my problem. Just dont know. All my other house plants are doing well. Just cant get this one going. Thank you for your time. Keep the videos coming.
Hmm definitely try to get the new one to grow. It may dry out from the exposed top but worth trying. For the other plant it may be worth placing back in water until roots start to form and top growth initiates. After that plant it in soil, any bagged mix is fine!
Thank you for your feedback. I'll try it. Cant wait for my flowers i just ordered from qvc from Roberta's. April 16 they should arrive. Love your videos like i said. I have learned alot but have more to learn. Love plants in my home
Hi, I just bought a house and was wondering what this plant was and how to maintain it. I’m very excited to learn it’s a hydrangea. I also have a few plants like the one you have next to it. CN you please tell me what that one is called? Thanks again for your help with maintaining my hydrangea.
Hello, New to hydrangea gardening. My friend purchased a house with several different hydrangea plants in his backyard. I took notice his paniculata is low towards ground and very wild looking. Would like to know if it's possible to train the paniculata into a 3-4 foot tree rather than a low shrub? Any tips, greatly appreciated. Thanks
Yes you can do that. It takes a few years to take shape but it starts with choosing a main stem and removing all the other side shoots. I do not have a video but perhaps you can find one on how to train a hydrangea tree
Thank you, Devon, for a very informative video. I live in Boulder, Colorado. Plants are in north facing bed. I'm concerned about pruning them too early. We get cold and snow even in May. What do you suggest?
Devin, I did not get my Oak leaf pruned last spring. I have a monster of a a bush to prune. How much should I prune? It bloomed beautifully, but now the branches are all bent over because of the weight of the blooms. Any help you can give me would be appreciated.
Prune now. Follow this video for how to do it! It’s the same process for both types. How to Prune Big Leaf Hydrangea for Maximum Flowers (Hydrangea macrophylla) ruclips.net/video/PADhZosFjfo/видео.html
Hi I had little purple berries growing out of my hydrangea and found out it wasn't coming out of the hydrangea as it had separate stalks and may be another plant -st John's wart? Wondering how this other plant came to be and what do I do to get my hydrangea blooming again
Should I not gradually prune higher and higher over the years to produce a larger plant? I have a wall of 20+ limelights (planted in 2021) that I want to grow together and fairly high. Should I prune higher than the previous year's cuts?
yes great point. that is exactly how you should do gradually allowing it to get to its full size, so that the new growth is always emanating from thicker stems
Devin I had to put my Oriental Totem pole that I purchased last year back in water because I planted it with very few root development and it was beginning to die, it is looking good now but still no roots, how long can it survive in water? This is my 4th one and I ordered another one yesterday. I guess I am a glutton for punishment lol but I really want one of these plants to survive. I need HELP.
Leave it in water for a few more months and allow to grow more roots and eventually top growth will form. They can honestly stay in water indefinitely! But once it gets warmer is when they generally grow the most
Hello! I recently purchased some panicle hydrangeas, and I noticed that a few of them come up out of the ground like a tree, with one 2-3 inch single branch that then branches out like a tree top. Does this compromise the strength of the hydrangea? Should I have looked for others that branched out at the base closer to the ground?
When you cut back the previous year's growth to the "Y" intersection, from where does the new growth come? The majority of the advice says to cut directly above an obvious two node area on the NEW growth from last year. What happens when I do this is that I get this insane gangly intersection with 4, 6 even 8 new growth branches coming off in the new year.
@@plantvibrations Thanks! But if I were to prune, as you do in the video, back down to the Y junction of last year's new growth, where do the new branches sprout out? At the next node on the woody stem below the Y?
I am soooo disappointed that Roberta's doesn't have that set of 6 tomatoes ya'll had last year. I look(QVC) everyday for them . Most beautiful plants & tomatoes. WHY?
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Every year I come back to this video just before pruning my paniculatas - it's so clear and watching it helps to know what I'm doing. Thanks Devin!
That makes me so happy to hear!!
They must be so beautiful in the summer!
I loved how clear your explanation was. Thank you
Happy to help!
Best video I've seen to date regarding pruning Panicles..
Wow, thank you!
Yes winter is almost over here in Australia…spring next week.
I pruned my Hydrangeas the other day.
Greetings from down under 🇦🇺😀👍
Greetings!
Thank you for actually showing us on camera close up so I can see how you prune. Im always afraid of pruning to much off or wrong branches. Next spring I will be pruning my Puffer fish hydrangea
I'm glad you found it helpful. next spring i will make a video showing how to fix an overly floppy hydrangea
@@plantvibrations thank you!
Lovely tutorial. I planted some panicle hydrangea last season and I am so happy winter is almost over so I can finally get some gardening done. I will keep those tips you shared in mind. I couldn't help but notice you stepping on those buds as you pruned. I guess they are resilient anyway. Great tips overall!
Stepping on the buds? That I cut off?
@@plantvibrations OK in my zone buds are coming up from the ground that look similar to those you have. I thought those were fresh buds coming up. Good to know.
Excellent informative videos Devin. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!!
Always very informative videos, Devin. You've provided me with a wealth of information to do the same here on Vancouver Island.
I would imagine our growing seasons are somewhat similar. Thanks, buddy!
Darryl
Thanks for watching Darryl!!
Vancouver Island is zone 8 to 9, Wisconsin is more like zone 3 to 4, very different climates!
Hi Devin
New Sub here.Watching your older videos to catch up.Thank you for so much for such great information.Hoping to get a couple of snake plants soon if can find them at good price.Thank you for a great plant channel.
Take care and God Bless
Adam
Thank you for watching and joining the channel! Praises to the Most High 🙏
Hey there Devin, you mentioned not pruning until late February to avoid any future frosts. I don’t think a frost will cause any major die-back because frost can occur at above freezing temperatures. But any temps. below 32 could damage the tender exposed tissue. I live in central Indiana and avoid pruning any tender branches until any freeze threats are over, especially my roses. I have noticed many do better if we wait until freezing temps are done, but a frost threat will probably not harm the way a freeze would😀
hi robin! thank you for your correction distinguishing between frost and freezing. very important point! and thank you for sharing your expertise.
Thank you 💚
Very informative and helpful 😽👏🏻👏🏻
Glad it was helpful!
I love your videos. I have learned alot from you. I have a question for you if you'll answer it for me. I have bought flowers from Roberta's off of qvc. And have love them. I just bought another totem pole. I looked at instructions when it came in. But I just took the wax off and did it from the wrong in. Just wasnt paying attention i guess. I put the right end into the water though. Have i damaged the plant in any way? Another question. I already have one planted that i have had awhile. But it wont grow any green. Can you tell me what soil i need? Maybe thats my problem. Just dont know. All my other house plants are doing well. Just cant get this one going. Thank you for your time. Keep the videos coming.
Hmm definitely try to get the new one to grow. It may dry out from the exposed top but worth trying. For the other plant it may be worth placing back in water until roots start to form and top growth initiates. After that plant it in soil, any bagged mix is fine!
Also if you are able to place outside in a shaded location when the weather gets warm that can help
Thank you for your feedback. I'll try it. Cant wait for my flowers i just ordered from qvc from Roberta's. April 16 they should arrive. Love your videos like i said. I have learned alot but have more to learn. Love plants in my home
Hi, I just bought a house and was wondering what this plant was and how to maintain it. I’m very excited to learn it’s a hydrangea. I also have a few plants like the one you have next to it. CN you please tell me what that one is called? Thanks again for your help with maintaining my hydrangea.
Perhaps you’re referring to the crape myrtle shrubs?
Have always wanted an Oak Leaf Hydrangea. The Fall foliage is Beautiful. You Need to plant a "Beautyberry" ! Birds LOVE the fruit.
Haha send me one and I’ll plant it! My plant budget is maxed ouuuut
I planted tons of oak leaf but the deer destroyed them all 😢
@@plantvibrations I'll mail you some cuttings in the Spring.. They propagate easily. Hopefully the Deer won't like them.
Hello,
New to hydrangea gardening.
My friend purchased a house with several different hydrangea plants in his backyard. I took notice his paniculata is low towards ground and very wild looking. Would like to know if it's possible to train the paniculata into a 3-4 foot tree rather than a low shrub? Any tips, greatly appreciated. Thanks
Yes you can do that. It takes a few years to take shape but it starts with choosing a main stem and removing all the other side shoots. I do not have a video but perhaps you can find one on how to train a hydrangea tree
That look pretty straight forward. I was worried that these limelights might grow too fast.
yep pretty easy!
Thank you, Devon, for a very informative video. I live in Boulder, Colorado. Plants are in north facing bed. I'm concerned about pruning them too early. We get cold and snow even in May. What do you suggest?
Hey Elizabeth, yep better to wait to prune until your threats of freezing weather have passed!
@@plantvibrations Thanks!
Same for Pee Gee Hydrangea? Loved the video!
Yep same for peegee!
Devin, I did not get my Oak leaf pruned last spring. I have a monster of a a bush to prune. How much should I prune? It bloomed beautifully, but now the branches are all bent over because of the weight of the blooms. Any help you can give me would be appreciated.
Prune now. Follow this video for how to do it! It’s the same process for both types. How to Prune Big Leaf Hydrangea for Maximum Flowers (Hydrangea macrophylla)
ruclips.net/video/PADhZosFjfo/видео.html
Hi I had little purple berries growing out of my hydrangea and found out it wasn't coming out of the hydrangea as it had separate stalks and may be another plant -st John's wart? Wondering how this other plant came to be and what do I do to get my hydrangea blooming again
I would try to move that plant that is invading your hydrangea
@@plantvibrations any idea how it got there
Can you take hard wood cuttings at this stage, what would the success rate be.
Hard wood cuttings are typically taken at beginning of winter. I’d rec taking soft wood cuttings as they appear shortly
Should I not gradually prune higher and higher over the years to produce a larger plant? I have a wall of 20+ limelights (planted in 2021) that I want to grow together and fairly high. Should I prune higher than the previous year's cuts?
yes great point. that is exactly how you should do gradually allowing it to get to its full size, so that the new growth is always emanating from thicker stems
Devin I had to put my Oriental Totem pole that I purchased last year back in water because I planted it with very few root development and it was beginning to die, it is looking good now but still no roots, how long can it survive in water? This is my 4th one and I ordered another one yesterday. I guess I am a glutton for punishment lol but I really want one of these plants to survive. I need HELP.
Leave it in water for a few more months and allow to grow more roots and eventually top growth will form. They can honestly stay in water indefinitely! But once it gets warmer is when they generally grow the most
Hello! I recently purchased some panicle hydrangeas, and I noticed that a few of them come up out of the ground like a tree, with one 2-3 inch single branch that then branches out like a tree top. Does this compromise the strength of the hydrangea? Should I have looked for others that branched out at the base closer to the ground?
It’s totally your choice. I prefer the ones with multiple stems bc they’ll have bushier growth. But either way you’ll be fine!
Can you do a video on taking care of a BIG LEAF HYDRANGEA?
Hi! Yes I actually have one on getting big leaf hydrangea started, you can find it on my perennials playlist!
, how do you prune very young panicked hydrangea
I would just let it be and don’t prune until it gets bigger
Thanks for your input much appreciated 👏
When you cut back the previous year's growth to the "Y" intersection, from where does the new growth come? The majority of the advice says to cut directly above an obvious two node area on the NEW growth from last year. What happens when I do this is that I get this insane gangly intersection with 4, 6 even 8 new growth branches coming off in the new year.
Id recommend cutting back lower and harder to fewer stems to avoid the gangly growth
@@plantvibrations Thanks! But if I were to prune, as you do in the video, back down to the Y junction of last year's new growth, where do the new branches sprout out? At the next node on the woody stem below the Y?
@@stefanpeters5043 they will come at just below that Y junction
I cut back when the forsythia blooms.
great tip!
I am soooo disappointed that Roberta's doesn't have that set of 6 tomatoes ya'll had last year.
I look(QVC) everyday for them . Most beautiful plants & tomatoes. WHY?
Betti thanks for your comment! In fact we have an even better beefsteak tomato collection that will be premiering tonight in the 8pm show!