If they don’t perform very well, theydeserve winter careeven more to encourage better performance next summer.

In areas where the ground does not freeze, hydrangeas should be watered deeply but infrequently during the winter.

Monitor rainfall carefully because winter precipitation may offer enough moisture.

Smooth hydrangea shrub with pink flower clusters in sunlight

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The nitrogen will cause a sudden spurt of green growth that will be killed with the first frost.

Remember that thick mulch should be removed when spring buds appear.

Closeup of a person deeply watering hydrangeas

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One way to construct a burlap wrap is to place bamboo stakes in a circle around the hydrangea.

Additional Tips for Winter Hydrangea Care

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Closeup of mulch application to hydrangea beds

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Securing burlap over the chicken wire

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Pruning dry flower heads off of an annabelle hydrangea shrub

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