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What to do with hydrangeas in the autumn – 5 essential tasks for healthy blooms next year

Oak-leaved hydrangea (hydrangea quercifolia) 'Snow Queen' displaying conical flower panicles and maturing deep red foliage in an English garden.

Unsure what to do with hydrangeas in the autumn? We've asked the experts for their advice to ensure that your favourite shrubs survive the frosty winter and reward you with an abundant display of blooms next summer.

If you planted hydrangeas last year, this will be your first year of overwintering, so it's important that you know what to do before the first frost strikes and undoes all your hard work.

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