Hydrangeas can produce more beautiful blooms come spring if they care for this shrub over winter.

The flowers tend to be more vulnerable in winter compared to warmer periods, which is something one horticulture enthusiast learned first-hand. 

Seeking advice from fellow green thumbs on the Gardening UK Facebook group, a garden lover shared his concern for his potted hydrangea.

Scott Anthony expressed his worry: “Hydrangea sos. Not sure what is happening to these, any help or advice would be greatly appreciated please.”

He continued seeking guidance saying: “Not sure if not watering enough, needs deadheading, new pots, something else or all of the above? Thank you in advance.”

Fellow users chimed in on the post, advising how to care for these delicate plants now for even grander blossoms next season.

Mark Wilson advised: “They’re finishing. Just leave them be and avoid pruning and deadheading now until mid-spring, then prune off.”

Kanika Bhatia shared her observation: “They are finishing a bit earlier than last year as the weather has been confusing. The rain hasn't helped a lot of people, including me. Although there isn't any need to water them, we do need to.”

She added: “Don’t deadhead, leave them as is and prune them next year during spring. They are hardy and will come back next year.”

Echoing the sentiment, Nick Smith commented: “Coming to the end of the growing season, it may lose all its leaves soon as well. Leave it until spring once new growth has started and the last frost has been, remove old flower heads and give it a good feed.

“It will be fine but they do need plenty of water all spring and summer. Flowers should come back even bigger and better than ever next year.”

Nikki Rowe advised: “Hydrangeas need lots and lots of water so I would give them a really good drink. 

“It is normal for some of the flower heads to start to die now, but please don't deadhead or prune yet.

“I leave the dry crunchy flower heads in place as it protects new buds over winter. Then in spring, you can snip these off and you will have new ones.

“You may want to transfer into a larger pot next year as hydrangeas also like a large pot and they grow lots. Good luck.”