How Do I Keep My Strawberry Hydrangea From Getting So Tall That It Falls Over?

Question

I prune it back in the fall and it grows so tall that by august the flower is so big that the stems can’t support it and they droop over.

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Answer 1

The stems typically are sturdy enough to hold the boughs. If you wait till spring to prune, just before new growth starts, I believe the stems will be sturdier. Cut it back at least by a third. In your zone, they should be planted in full sun and they do not need much fertilizer, just a handful of slow release in spring, or compost added in spring. Be sure it isn't getting too much fertilizer. None is better than too much.

I can't tell if it is in the ground or in a container. Either way it needs well-draining soil. In a container, make sure it is large enough to accommodate the roots and has adequate drainage holes.

This article should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/hydrangea/panicle-hydrangea-care