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title: "Hey there! I’m trying to figure out how to help my snowball…"
description: "Hey there! I’m trying to figure out how to help my snowball hydrangeas. We planted them about two months ago and they have not looked good since, unfortunately…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/ItDWH6LhSrur11xZ3inTKw/66xR8lCIYzzTemUgLY4nik"
community: "The Blooming Brigade"
author: "Emma 🤍🌱"
published: "2026-08-08T13:09:53.067599Z"
language: "en"
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# Hey there! I’m trying to figure out how to help my snowball…

_Posted by Emma 🤍🌱 on 2026-08-08_

Hey there! I’m trying to figure out how to help my snowball hydrangeas. We planted them about two months ago and they have not looked good since, unfortunately with our house sits they get morning shade and afternoon sun I’m not sure if I should prune back the flowers or not. I’ve seen mixed opinions with some people saying leave the flowers to protect them in winter, but others saying prune the flowers so they can produce more. I’m at a loss and unsure what to do to have healthy flowers next season :(

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