Should hydrangeas be cut back at the end of the growing season?

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Yes cut them back bald down to the last bud (have at least 1-2 inches left of stork above the lowest bud on each stem ) They will grow back beautifully and rich in colour. if you leave them without pruning each year they will become an eye sore and discolour.

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