How to prune hydrangea 'annabelle'

Late winter to early spring, just before new growth begins. Cut all stems back to 12–18 inches above ground using clean loppers or secateurs in late winter. For a tidier plant with more but slightly smaller flower heads, cut to 18 inches. For fewer but larger blooms, cut closer to the ground. Deadhead in summer by removing faded flower clusters above a leaf node.

Hard prune once per year in late winter/early spring; deadhead as needed in summer. Hydrangea 'Annabelle' blooms only on new wood, so it can be pruned hard in late winter or early spring without losing flowers. Cut all stems back to 12–18 inches above ground (or to ground level for smaller blooms). This encourages vigorous new growth and a strong flowering display. Deadhead spent blooms through summer.

Cut all stems back to 12–18 inches above ground using clean loppers or secateurs in late winter. For a tidier plant with more but slightly smaller flower heads, cut to 18 inches. For fewer but larger blooms, cut closer to the ground. Deadhead in summer by removing faded flower clusters above a leaf node.