Scientific Name H. paniculata; H. arborescens These hydrangea varieties begin to bloom in the mid-summer on wood that forms during the current growing season. They can bloom well into the fall. Pruning is best performed during the winter, before new growth begins.Removing spent blooms at the base can…
Scientific Name Loropetalum chinense Loropetalum have two blooming cycles. They begin flowering in late winter (usually February) on old wood that formed during the previous growing season and cover themselves in masses of blossoms through March. They then bloom sporadically throughout the summer on…
Scientific Name Pittosporum tobira Although the focus of this guide is on pruning, some gardeners shear their pittosporum. If a gardener chooses this method, then, just as for pruning, shearing should occur after the spring bloom. Shearing in the winter removes the flower buds. Pittosporum are…
