I confess, I don’t do much to prepare my hydrangeas for winter. Most bloom on new wood, which means flower buds form in the spring and don’t need to overwinter. Or they’re the re-blooming types of ...

Deadhead hydrangeas early; prune timing depends on whether they bloom on new or old wood. Protect plants with mulch, burlap, or cages in cold climates; move potted hydrangeas indoors below 45°F.