Cherry Hill Cottage...: hydrangeas~

May 28, 2010

hydrangeas~

To cut or not to cut...

and when?

I always struggle with that.

I love my hydrangeas.

Posted by Tina Smith on May 28, 2010 at 08:03 AM | Permalink

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Beautiful! I usually cut some as soon as they start to bloom. I cut the ones in the back on near the bottom. This allows it to still look full with blooms. It is so much fun to enjoy them in the house and outside! Enjoy :)

Posted by: wendy | May 29, 2010 at 07:11 AM

I struggle with the same dilema! They are beautiful!
Have a great weekend

Posted by: Leslie | May 29, 2010 at 07:18 AM

Ohhh, I love them too. I planted two bushes in my garden last week. I can't wait for them to mature into the beautiful bushes that they will be.

Posted by: Cindy S | May 29, 2010 at 09:59 AM

Beautiful...love hydranges too. Just planted some annabelles and limelights so I look forward to some pretty blooms next year!

Posted by: Jena | May 29, 2010 at 10:03 AM

Stunning Hydrangeas. Thank you for sharing their beauty with us all today. I just came in from watering my hot pink Peonies. So summery.

Happy Memorial Weekend,

Cathy

Posted by: Cathy | May 29, 2010 at 10:31 AM

Beautiful! I am the same way...The heads on mine just keep getting bigger so I am waiting. I hate to cut them because I am outside so much but I would love to have dried ones also!

Blessings,
Selia

Posted by: Selia | May 29, 2010 at 11:01 AM

I say cut at least one and put it right at your bedside. Happy dreams . . .

Posted by: Mary | May 29, 2010 at 11:12 AM

Your hydrangeas are so beautiful. I would have to cut some to bring indoors. I had real good luck drying some last fall. They stayed a pretty blue color and we enjoyed them for a long time. Happy Memorial Day! Love & blessings from NC!

Posted by: Melinda | May 29, 2010 at 01:36 PM

Cut because more will come! Hugs, Diane

Posted by: Diane | May 29, 2010 at 01:37 PM

You can cut a few, Tina. Might as well enjoy them up close. Mine are just a tiny little flower in the center of the leaves. I must be patient!

Posted by: Jean Tuthill | May 29, 2010 at 08:51 PM

just one word simply beautiful!!!!
I love hydrangeas they are such a beautiful flower.. CUT THEM so you can enjoy them inside!!!! Put them in a favorite old vase or bottle!!!!

Posted by: Shabby T | May 29, 2010 at 10:55 PM

Such a hard decision. I'm with you on that one. They are so beautiful on the bush and last for so long. This summer mine all seem to be blooming a lot. I'm going to cut more.

Posted by: Stacey | May 30, 2010 at 10:05 AM

Hi, Last week on HGTV show a landscaper said to cut Hydrangea's when they were fully open. Also, saw advertisement in Better Homes and Garden May issue for 2 New Hydrangea's - one was "Incrediball", Hardy and Heat tolerant Annabelle. The other, Invincibelle Spirit, first ever Pink Annabelle.

Loved the photo's. Living in Fl. I miss my Hydrangeas and Lilacs. Can't wait to get the "Incrediball" and see how it does down here in zone 9. Have a wonderful day!!

Posted by: Barb Heilig | May 31, 2010 at 09:03 AM

They're my favorite flower! Yours are beautiful....about the cows. I remember when your daddy made them. (those are the same ones, aren't they??) Love 'em!

Posted by: Stacy Frisbie | June 01, 2010 at 06:08 PM

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