Hydrangeas, with their variety of shapes from spherical clusters to stunning cones, are hardy plants that can withstand winter’s chill and even a freeze.

Despite this resilience, the cold season often strips the plant of its blooms, leaving any remaining foliage to turn dry and brown.

To help these plants during the colder months, Hoselink’s gardening guru Ben Hayman has claimed in a TikTok video that proper pruning can lead to “spectacular blooms” and “healthier” growth in the subsequent season.

On Hoselink's TikTok page, Ben demonstrated how to prune hydrangea paniculata, a fan-favourite among the species.

He began the tutorial by explaining, “Today I’m going to show you how to prune and get masses of flowers on your panicle hydrangeas, or as you may know them, hydrangea paniculata.”

He described these hydrangeas as having large cone-shaped flowers that are equally impressive in gardens and floral arrangements.

Ben advised that the best time for pruning is from winter to early spring since they bloom on new growth.

His first step involves removing any dead, damaged, or diseased parts and then restoring a strong framework.

The final touch includes thinning out congested areas to enhance light penetration and airflow within the plant.

The third step involves trimming the plant to 30 to 40cm above ground to encourage new growth.

It’s crucial to prune just above a double bud to ensure “as many flower stems as possible”.

One of the great things about this variety of hydrangea is its flexibility - you can prune it above or below that 30 to 40cm guide and it won't make much difference.

The expert reassured: “Basically, you can’t get it wrong as it flowers on new wood.”

Ben wrapped up by saying: “So that’s it, one of the easiest jobs in the garden done, and I bet you it was nowhere near as scary as you thought.”