If you want to grow hydrangeas, a hardy, low-maintenance panicle hydrangea is a good alternative to bigleaf types. Benefits include reliable blooms, an array of color choices and drought tolerance.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. A dwarf panicle hydrangea like this Bobo requires very little pruning. Maybe it’s time to prune your hydrangeas. Maybe not. It ...

Bigleaf and oakleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood, so pruning them in winter removes flower buds. Smooth and panicle hydrangeas bloom on new wood and can be pruned in winter. For more blooms, prune old ...

Smooth and panicle hydrangeas bloom on new wood and can be pruned in winter. For more blooms, prune old wood hydrangeas after blooming but before mid-July.

Smooth and panicle hydrangeas bloom on new wood and can be pruned in winter. For more blooms, prune old wood hydrangeas after blooming but before mid-July.