When to prune roses and hydrangeas - Ask Extension
When should I prune my roses and hydrangeas in Prince George's county?
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When to prune roses and hydrangeas #922452
Asked November 26, 2025, 3:13 PM EST
When should I prune my roses and hydrangeas in Prince George's county?
Prince George's County Maryland
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Non-climbing roses are typically trimmed around late February or into early or mid-March. If needed (if there is thorny growth hanging over a sidewalk, for example), minor pruning can be done now, then the rest can be trimmed in late winter. Shrub roses are generally cut down to about 15-21 inches off the ground, though there is no rule about the exact distance. Climbing roses are pruned differently (and less drastically) to avoid interruptions to the start of their flowering season.
When to prune hydrangea depends greatly on what species of hydrangea you have: bigleaf, panicle, oakleaf, or smooth. You can find guidance for each type on our Pruning Hydrangeas web page.
Miri
When to prune hydrangea depends greatly on what species of hydrangea you have: bigleaf, panicle, oakleaf, or smooth. You can find guidance for each type on our Pruning Hydrangeas web page.
Miri
