"Eggs Zachtly" wrote in message
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Unless they know what type of hydrangea they have, I'd say, "don't
deadhead". Besides (and also determined by the variety), mid-August may be
getting a little late for pruning. Next years buds may be/have
forming/formed.

JMO. =) I prefer knowing exactly what specific plant I'm dealing with,
before I "try something new" with it. That's prolly just me. =)

Cheers,
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Eggs

Why didn't you ask of the species before giving bad advice?
My hydrangeas die off to the ground in winter. What buds are you talking
about?