Hi Peter. We purchased 3 very nice Fire and Ice Hydranga paniculata, “Wim’s Red” which are doing quite well; look lovely. I have been getting mixed recommendations for “pruning or shaping”. Some say don’t; some say Spring, some Fall; ect. I’m not experienced in shaping bushes. Can you provide me with the rules for this plant and also the how to? Thank you
HERE’S a handy link that makes all this clear…scroll down to “Pruning method #2” to read up on pruning your paniculata http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/pruning.html