I've heard you can change the colors of the flowers on a hydrangea plant but I'm not sure how to do it. I wanted to change it from blue to more of a purple color. Anyone how or where I can find out how?
Changing hydrangeas color?
Hydrangeas are fascinating in that, unlike most other plants, the color of their flowers can change dramatically.
It would be nice if one could change the color of hydrangeas as easily as it changes in this little picture. But it is NOT easy. The people who have the most controll over the color of their hydrangeas are those who grow them in containers. It is much easier to control or alter the pH of the soil in a container than it is in the ground.
On the other hand, hydrangeas often change color on their own when they are planted or transplanted. They are adjusting to the new environment. It is not unusual to see several different colors on one shrub the next year after planting.
It is much easier to change a hydrangea from pink to blue than it is from blue to pink. Changing a hydrangea from pink to blue entails adding aluminum to the soil. Changing from blue to pink means subtracting aluminum from the soil or taking it out of reach of the hydrangea.
That said, I'll give the best information that I have on this subject and let you take it from there.
Reply:Blue Hydrangeas require acid soil. Aluminum is a component of all soils, but its availability to plants depends on the acidity of the soil. In acid soils, the roots can readily absorb aluminum.
In your case ... if you have Blue flowers you "may" be able to change them by making your soil less acidic or "sweet". Add lime or ph+
Reply:Go to your local Nursery, %26amp; tell the head guy there- WHAT you want to do. Odds are, he'll give you something to acidify the soil so that it will give you the hydrangaer color you want.
Reply:oldfart and ddmdsdaddy are completely right - use nails - it's cheap and easy!!!
Reply:take a lb. of old nails in a bucket full of water until they rust, use this to water your plant and replace the amount of water you use every time, this will darken the blue toward purple and the white ones to red, my mother was doing this 40 years ago. it works. if you want organic acid use pine needles if you can get them.
Reply:Add lime to the soil in small doses when you water the plant. Continue adding lime during its dormant season. The flowers will not change until the next season.
Reply:Throw some old rusty nails into the ground by the base of the plant, I believe this iron will turn the flowers blue. If you want quicker action try some chelated iron.. If all else fails call the local garden supply yard.
Reply:Yes with some lime around your hydrangea you will get it to bloom pink next year. But you have to be after it. sour soil makes them blue,sweet soil makes them pink ,don't forget lots of water.Epsom salt will do the trick too
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Hydrangeas won't grow...what to do?
I planted 5 Hydranges three years ago. They are still alive but have only grown about three inches and each produces about 10 leaves, no blossoms. Is this normal? Do I need to amend the soil? I do acidic Miracle grow on them twice a summer.
Please help...I want the beautiful flowers that I see elsewhere.
Hydrangeas won't grow...what to do?
Some varieties( Mophead (rounded) varieties) are notorious for not blooming year after year.
In colder areas, Hydrangeas will leaf out early in the spring during a warm spell and then get caught in a late spring freeze. If the new growth came only from the ground, then types of hydrange that blooms only on old wood will not bloom that year.
There may be a general lack of Phosphorous in the soil, %26amp; too much Nitrogen may have caused leafy growth at the expense of blooms.
Also, a lack of blooms could be due to pruning at the wrong time. The smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens), bloom on new wood so you can prune that variety in late winter or early spring.
Others, like some mopheads and many big-leaf hydrangeas (H. macrophylla) bloom on old wood, so any late-season (or fall or winter) pruning you do erases next year's flowers. If you're not sure what kind of Hydrangea you have, just prune right after it blooms. Cut the spent blooms to the ground; then prune out old, dead shoots.
They are heavy feeders. To encourage flowering, use a fertilizer low in Nitrogen and with a Phosphorus content over 30. (An N-P-K ratio of 10-40-10 is ideal) %26amp; fertilize them regularly. Organic soil enriched with compost is best. If using store-bought fertilizers %26amp; you don't want to fuss with a scheduled feeding of fertilizer, you can also use a slow-release fertilizer like osmacote or use manure around your plants. Water on a regular basis.
Too much shade will also retard the development of flowers. Full sun can scorch the leaves so part sun to shade is best. Morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal. In frost zones, winter protection %26amp; planting in an area away from drying winter winds helps.
Good luck! Here's a forum discussing why Hydrangeas weren't blooming:
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/...
Reply:You're welcome! Glad to help ;) Report It
Reply:Do they get enough water? Are they planted under a tree?
Reply:Try to fertilize with somthing like shakenfeed by Miracle Grow, it works wonders.
Reply:I think you live in an area too cold for hydrangeas. If they never get tall enough to flower, you might try something else.
or....
You could have possibly planted them too deep, to where they are sitting in water and not wanting to grow. Make sure the top of the root ball is nice and flush, if not a little higher, than the surrownding soil.
Reply:you must've bought them very small.
go to a local nursery and get the organic either mna or espoma mix that is for hydrangeas- I think it is 5-10-5.
They need plenty of water the first 3-5 years. water weekly thoroughly. make an edge about 12 inches out from the base of the plant so it creates a pool of water that will stay with the plant- cover that area with mulch. add super phosphate if you want them to be more blue. It takes a lot to kill a hydrangea- so be patient and when they do finally bloom cut the head off before they change color- they set there buds in late summer for the next year. so you may be cutting off new growth without knowing it. good luck.
Please help...I want the beautiful flowers that I see elsewhere.
Hydrangeas won't grow...what to do?
Some varieties( Mophead (rounded) varieties) are notorious for not blooming year after year.
In colder areas, Hydrangeas will leaf out early in the spring during a warm spell and then get caught in a late spring freeze. If the new growth came only from the ground, then types of hydrange that blooms only on old wood will not bloom that year.
There may be a general lack of Phosphorous in the soil, %26amp; too much Nitrogen may have caused leafy growth at the expense of blooms.
Also, a lack of blooms could be due to pruning at the wrong time. The smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens), bloom on new wood so you can prune that variety in late winter or early spring.
Others, like some mopheads and many big-leaf hydrangeas (H. macrophylla) bloom on old wood, so any late-season (or fall or winter) pruning you do erases next year's flowers. If you're not sure what kind of Hydrangea you have, just prune right after it blooms. Cut the spent blooms to the ground; then prune out old, dead shoots.
They are heavy feeders. To encourage flowering, use a fertilizer low in Nitrogen and with a Phosphorus content over 30. (An N-P-K ratio of 10-40-10 is ideal) %26amp; fertilize them regularly. Organic soil enriched with compost is best. If using store-bought fertilizers %26amp; you don't want to fuss with a scheduled feeding of fertilizer, you can also use a slow-release fertilizer like osmacote or use manure around your plants. Water on a regular basis.
Too much shade will also retard the development of flowers. Full sun can scorch the leaves so part sun to shade is best. Morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal. In frost zones, winter protection %26amp; planting in an area away from drying winter winds helps.
Good luck! Here's a forum discussing why Hydrangeas weren't blooming:
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/...
Reply:You're welcome! Glad to help ;) Report It
Reply:Do they get enough water? Are they planted under a tree?
Reply:Try to fertilize with somthing like shakenfeed by Miracle Grow, it works wonders.
Reply:I think you live in an area too cold for hydrangeas. If they never get tall enough to flower, you might try something else.
or....
You could have possibly planted them too deep, to where they are sitting in water and not wanting to grow. Make sure the top of the root ball is nice and flush, if not a little higher, than the surrownding soil.
Reply:you must've bought them very small.
go to a local nursery and get the organic either mna or espoma mix that is for hydrangeas- I think it is 5-10-5.
They need plenty of water the first 3-5 years. water weekly thoroughly. make an edge about 12 inches out from the base of the plant so it creates a pool of water that will stay with the plant- cover that area with mulch. add super phosphate if you want them to be more blue. It takes a lot to kill a hydrangea- so be patient and when they do finally bloom cut the head off before they change color- they set there buds in late summer for the next year. so you may be cutting off new growth without knowing it. good luck.
Hydrangeas, sun or shade?
In my mad dash at the nursery I bought a hydrangea. The tag says 'full sun' but...you know how they put up signs promoting the plants with tips and whatnot? Theirs said something along the lines of ' part shade to shade'. I forgot to write its name down. Which one do I believe?
Hydrangeas, sun or shade?
i live in the panhandle of florida so that's zone 8b and we have some hydrangeas on the west side of our house which is shaded and they grow fine. it may depend on what zone you're in on whether you should put it in the shade or not. some plants in florida need partial shade whereas farther north it would take full sun. good luck.
Reply:they grow well in warmer climates, in shade, but the coole climates partial sun. full sun is good in a cool climate, but in warmer climates where temps are in the high 80s and 90s every day in the summe, full sun will cause some leaf damage. But with a bit of extra water hydraneas can be grown in full sun in warm weather
Reply:definitely dappled sunlight only and plenty of water during summer ,they are really lovely planted under trees.
Reply:Shade/Part shade is the correct answer, also water @ least 1 time a week.
Reply:Plant so that it gets only three hours of sun, preferably in the morning.
Reply:You mean. Part shade to sun? This usually means early morning sun is OK, which is softer than the hot afternoon sun which will deffinately cause the poor hydrangea to shrivel up. Never full afternoon sun. We live in the Northwest and the afternoon sun is not as hot here and some of my hydrangeas exposed to afternoon sun wilt until the evening. Then they look just fine. Wilting is the plants way to save moisture in their leaves by shriveling up it serves that purpose or could be begging for water if the soil is dried out. Full afternoon sun will burn the leaves and the flowers will turn brown. So be sure they have afternoon shade.
Reply:Different kinds of hydrangeas have different needs. Some need a lot of shade. Some less shade.
The Oakleaf Hydrangeas can take full sun, where the rest of them can't. However, most hydrangeas like lots of water. So if watering is an issue for you - I'd give it shade in heat of the day if possible to lessen its water needs. It will do part shade just fine too.
Hydrangeas, sun or shade?
i live in the panhandle of florida so that's zone 8b and we have some hydrangeas on the west side of our house which is shaded and they grow fine. it may depend on what zone you're in on whether you should put it in the shade or not. some plants in florida need partial shade whereas farther north it would take full sun. good luck.
Reply:they grow well in warmer climates, in shade, but the coole climates partial sun. full sun is good in a cool climate, but in warmer climates where temps are in the high 80s and 90s every day in the summe, full sun will cause some leaf damage. But with a bit of extra water hydraneas can be grown in full sun in warm weather
Reply:definitely dappled sunlight only and plenty of water during summer ,they are really lovely planted under trees.
Reply:Shade/Part shade is the correct answer, also water @ least 1 time a week.
Reply:Plant so that it gets only three hours of sun, preferably in the morning.
Reply:You mean. Part shade to sun? This usually means early morning sun is OK, which is softer than the hot afternoon sun which will deffinately cause the poor hydrangea to shrivel up. Never full afternoon sun. We live in the Northwest and the afternoon sun is not as hot here and some of my hydrangeas exposed to afternoon sun wilt until the evening. Then they look just fine. Wilting is the plants way to save moisture in their leaves by shriveling up it serves that purpose or could be begging for water if the soil is dried out. Full afternoon sun will burn the leaves and the flowers will turn brown. So be sure they have afternoon shade.
Reply:Different kinds of hydrangeas have different needs. Some need a lot of shade. Some less shade.
The Oakleaf Hydrangeas can take full sun, where the rest of them can't. However, most hydrangeas like lots of water. So if watering is an issue for you - I'd give it shade in heat of the day if possible to lessen its water needs. It will do part shade just fine too.
How can I keep my Hydrangeas from drooping in the CA heat?
I live in So Cal and it has been in the 100"s. My Hydrangea plant is giving flowers but it is very droopy. I think it is because of all the heat and I dont know what to do for it. Any ideas? Thanks!
How can I keep my Hydrangeas from drooping in the CA heat?
Water them a lot. My hydrangeas get weepy too and that's a sign that they need water. I just unscrew the nozzle from the hose and let it run for a few minutes at the base of each plant. When I'm done with that I give them a little shower for a minute just to cool them off. You can usually tell very shortly that they are better, and I mean within minutes. They perk up so fast that it's surprising. You may want to mulch around the base of the plants also. That will retain moisture so they don't require watering's quite as often. I hope they like it!!!
Reply:Angela, Hi: I love to see those hydrangea plants, and they do droop anyway as they become heavy and overloaded with blossoms.
In Michigan where we grow similar types of plants and have hot moist heat in the summer, most people stake with those bamboo stakes and tie them up. Support them with a netting which you can buy at budget stores.
Reply:I am in Calif too and it has been too freakin' hot for too long.
In my experience Hydrangeas like lots of water and mostly shade. If your Hydrangea is in a pot, move it to more shade. If it still doesn't perk up, it needs a larger pot to retain moisture. If it is in the ground it might not have enough shade and/or water. Now, I have seen some Hydrangeas make liars out of us planetd in full sun. I don't know how they do it. I think once they are established they can tolerate more sun.
Good luck :-)
Reply:water it in the late evenings its hot here too and i water my garden every other night
Reply:1. Make it a rule never to water your outdoor plants between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm, always before or after as the droplets will fry the leaves in these hours of bright light.
2. with any fuzzy or hairy leaved plants, always water directly into the soil, not all over the foliage.
kick scooter
How can I keep my Hydrangeas from drooping in the CA heat?
Water them a lot. My hydrangeas get weepy too and that's a sign that they need water. I just unscrew the nozzle from the hose and let it run for a few minutes at the base of each plant. When I'm done with that I give them a little shower for a minute just to cool them off. You can usually tell very shortly that they are better, and I mean within minutes. They perk up so fast that it's surprising. You may want to mulch around the base of the plants also. That will retain moisture so they don't require watering's quite as often. I hope they like it!!!
Reply:Angela, Hi: I love to see those hydrangea plants, and they do droop anyway as they become heavy and overloaded with blossoms.
In Michigan where we grow similar types of plants and have hot moist heat in the summer, most people stake with those bamboo stakes and tie them up. Support them with a netting which you can buy at budget stores.
Reply:I am in Calif too and it has been too freakin' hot for too long.
In my experience Hydrangeas like lots of water and mostly shade. If your Hydrangea is in a pot, move it to more shade. If it still doesn't perk up, it needs a larger pot to retain moisture. If it is in the ground it might not have enough shade and/or water. Now, I have seen some Hydrangeas make liars out of us planetd in full sun. I don't know how they do it. I think once they are established they can tolerate more sun.
Good luck :-)
Reply:water it in the late evenings its hot here too and i water my garden every other night
Reply:1. Make it a rule never to water your outdoor plants between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm, always before or after as the droplets will fry the leaves in these hours of bright light.
2. with any fuzzy or hairy leaved plants, always water directly into the soil, not all over the foliage.
kick scooter
Gardening help please! Wisteria/Clematis/Hydrangeas??
We've just planted 4 clematises under our balcony and are training it to grow onto wooden lattice. I would like to put tiger lilies a few feet out in front of this, but will the clematis overtake them anyway?
Also, just bought 2 wisterias (not the crazy kind, it's Amesthyst Falls) and want to plant them on the corner of our wooden fence line, training them to each go down opposite sides of the fence (90-degree angle). I know the wisteria will take lots of pruning after first bloom, but is this a bad idea altogether? Should they be planted farther apart and trained to eventually meet up?
And last, how will 2 hydrangea bushes do with an elephant ear plant in the middle of them? All are spaced 2-3 feet apart.
We live in Georgia, and have followed directions when planting as far as sun/shade requirements. I'm mainly wondering about the location and combinations here. Any and all advice is welcome, even if you only know about part of it. Thanks in advance for any answers!!
Gardening help please! Wisteria/Clematis/Hydrangeas??
clematis won't overtake anything; they are not evasive %26amp; require their feet to be shaded or they will not do well at all; I have even put rocks on their roots for shade; so I think the lilies would do well there. From what I have read about wisteria they might well bring a wooden fence down; I would certainly call a nursery in the area to ask their opinion about it, %26amp; how far to plant away from each other b/4 putting it into the ground; Clematis is dainty %26amp; delicate %26amp; doesn't pull; wisteria from what I have read is the opposite. Most hydrangea's like shade, %26amp; elephants ears like sun i believe; I know that they all get very large over time so i don't think i would plant them together. However, since most things can be pruned without any difficulty %26amp; the plants seem to thrive on being groomed; i would leave that one up to you. You might do a lot more pruning yearly once up %26amp; about so to speak (the plants) than you want to.
Reply:Kat's right. Clematis want sunny faces and shaded feet, so to speak. Mulch well at the roots and the lilies will help shade them, too. I think it sounds pretty!
If you have a Mophead Hydrangea ( the variety that everyone thinks of when they think Hydrangea ) I think the Elephant Ears will look good. If it's a Lacecap or Asperas, not so much. Their blooms are too delicate.
Reply:I dont have wisteria so cant help with that one
Hydrangeas and elaphant ears wont work together.For one the ears will take over the entire garden and trimming wont help as they will expand under ground and continue to come up for years.It took me several years of digging up the rhizones to finally eradicate them.Put more hydrangeas in their place-makes a beautiful garden.
I have clematis( 6 plants) growing on my 7 ft page fence-25 ft long-and in 2 years it covered the entire fence-its beautiful.I also have iris gowing 1 ft in front of it and I just trained the branches back to the fence to keep it away from the iris
Also, just bought 2 wisterias (not the crazy kind, it's Amesthyst Falls) and want to plant them on the corner of our wooden fence line, training them to each go down opposite sides of the fence (90-degree angle). I know the wisteria will take lots of pruning after first bloom, but is this a bad idea altogether? Should they be planted farther apart and trained to eventually meet up?
And last, how will 2 hydrangea bushes do with an elephant ear plant in the middle of them? All are spaced 2-3 feet apart.
We live in Georgia, and have followed directions when planting as far as sun/shade requirements. I'm mainly wondering about the location and combinations here. Any and all advice is welcome, even if you only know about part of it. Thanks in advance for any answers!!
Gardening help please! Wisteria/Clematis/Hydrangeas??
clematis won't overtake anything; they are not evasive %26amp; require their feet to be shaded or they will not do well at all; I have even put rocks on their roots for shade; so I think the lilies would do well there. From what I have read about wisteria they might well bring a wooden fence down; I would certainly call a nursery in the area to ask their opinion about it, %26amp; how far to plant away from each other b/4 putting it into the ground; Clematis is dainty %26amp; delicate %26amp; doesn't pull; wisteria from what I have read is the opposite. Most hydrangea's like shade, %26amp; elephants ears like sun i believe; I know that they all get very large over time so i don't think i would plant them together. However, since most things can be pruned without any difficulty %26amp; the plants seem to thrive on being groomed; i would leave that one up to you. You might do a lot more pruning yearly once up %26amp; about so to speak (the plants) than you want to.
Reply:Kat's right. Clematis want sunny faces and shaded feet, so to speak. Mulch well at the roots and the lilies will help shade them, too. I think it sounds pretty!
If you have a Mophead Hydrangea ( the variety that everyone thinks of when they think Hydrangea ) I think the Elephant Ears will look good. If it's a Lacecap or Asperas, not so much. Their blooms are too delicate.
Reply:I dont have wisteria so cant help with that one
Hydrangeas and elaphant ears wont work together.For one the ears will take over the entire garden and trimming wont help as they will expand under ground and continue to come up for years.It took me several years of digging up the rhizones to finally eradicate them.Put more hydrangeas in their place-makes a beautiful garden.
I have clematis( 6 plants) growing on my 7 ft page fence-25 ft long-and in 2 years it covered the entire fence-its beautiful.I also have iris gowing 1 ft in front of it and I just trained the branches back to the fence to keep it away from the iris
White Hydrangeas are turning green in the center of the blossoms, what is wrong?
I have an indoor white hydrangea plant that has fully bloomed and is now the blossoms are turning green. The plant gets watered often (the soil is always damp) and it sits in the window recieving half direct sunlight.
I want to know, am I over watering them, too much sun, what is wrong with it? Or is nothing wrong and this is just normal?
White Hydrangeas are turning green in the center of the blossoms, what is wrong?
Hyrdrangeas turn colors based on what is in the soil...so if there is alot of acid or neutralizer in the soil, it will affect the color.
Either way, as long as they look healthy, then it is perfectly normal.
Reply:Normal for the indoor variety
Reply:that's what the blooms do as they age......normal....
I want to know, am I over watering them, too much sun, what is wrong with it? Or is nothing wrong and this is just normal?
White Hydrangeas are turning green in the center of the blossoms, what is wrong?
Hyrdrangeas turn colors based on what is in the soil...so if there is alot of acid or neutralizer in the soil, it will affect the color.
Either way, as long as they look healthy, then it is perfectly normal.
Reply:Normal for the indoor variety
Reply:that's what the blooms do as they age......normal....
Can anyone tell me of a good site that deals with the diseases of hydrangeas?
My hydrangeas have developed patches of brown/purplish colour to the leaves. The leaves then shrivel and die at the edges until the whole leaqf is dead.
Can anyone tell me of a good site that deals with the diseases of hydrangeas?
They need good soil and add some peat to the base - they also like plenty of water - or they dry out - if you haven't got any peat add a good quality feed to the water and spray the leaves and water in to the roots - it sounds like mine - dry browny patches - just pull the leaves off but water everyday in this warm weather.
Reply:http://search.yahoo.com/search?search=di...
Can anyone tell me of a good site that deals with the diseases of hydrangeas?
They need good soil and add some peat to the base - they also like plenty of water - or they dry out - if you haven't got any peat add a good quality feed to the water and spray the leaves and water in to the roots - it sounds like mine - dry browny patches - just pull the leaves off but water everyday in this warm weather.
Reply:http://search.yahoo.com/search?search=di...
What flowers would look nice with blue hydrangeas at a wedding?
My colors are different shades of blue and white and the ceremony will be outdoors in July.
I would prefer white flowers along with the blue hydrangeas, but other suggestions are appreciated!
:) Thanks!
What flowers would look nice with blue hydrangeas at a wedding?
I immediately thought White Orchids... how elegant!
Reply:I would use white cala lillies and add a baby pink rose with the blue hydranges, because their centers sometimes host an array of colors from white, green and pale pink. The use of a random pink rose would be complimentary as well as stunning. =o)
Good Luck! Congratulations!
Reply:Lots and lots of pink baby's breath! It will be elegant!!
Reply:white lillies, babies breath in white too.
Reply:Calla lillies or stargazers would be a unusual and pretty.
Reply:Use only the hydrangeas and lots of them!
Reply:White Lilacs
Reply:orbits or tulips when the stem is cut short.
Reply:I wouldn't use another flower, it would detract from the hydrangeas, remember simpler is better, use lots of
white Babies Breath and foliage, it will be beautiful
omar
I would prefer white flowers along with the blue hydrangeas, but other suggestions are appreciated!
:) Thanks!
What flowers would look nice with blue hydrangeas at a wedding?
I immediately thought White Orchids... how elegant!
Reply:I would use white cala lillies and add a baby pink rose with the blue hydranges, because their centers sometimes host an array of colors from white, green and pale pink. The use of a random pink rose would be complimentary as well as stunning. =o)
Good Luck! Congratulations!
Reply:Lots and lots of pink baby's breath! It will be elegant!!
Reply:white lillies, babies breath in white too.
Reply:Calla lillies or stargazers would be a unusual and pretty.
Reply:Use only the hydrangeas and lots of them!
Reply:White Lilacs
Reply:orbits or tulips when the stem is cut short.
Reply:I wouldn't use another flower, it would detract from the hydrangeas, remember simpler is better, use lots of
white Babies Breath and foliage, it will be beautiful
omar
Will the acid in a lime kill hydrangeas?
I am getting married soon and am thinking of placing sliced limes in the vase. Will the acidity of the limes kill my flowers - hydrangeas?
Will the acid in a lime kill hydrangeas?
No, people actually add lime to make the colors more brilliant. sprinkle about a cup about 3 inches out and water . In some cases it will change the color. It is not permanent. So no worries. I have seen light blue turn a deep blue and seen some turn pink.
There are lots of places on the net that can give you ideas.
I got to nationalarbor.org for trees. HGTV.com has a gardening link.. good luck
Reply:No, but it may change the color of the flower - only slightly if it's already cut. Acid helps turn them pink, but if it's only for a one day event, you should be fine.
Will the acid in a lime kill hydrangeas?
No, people actually add lime to make the colors more brilliant. sprinkle about a cup about 3 inches out and water . In some cases it will change the color. It is not permanent. So no worries. I have seen light blue turn a deep blue and seen some turn pink.
There are lots of places on the net that can give you ideas.
I got to nationalarbor.org for trees. HGTV.com has a gardening link.. good luck
Reply:No, but it may change the color of the flower - only slightly if it's already cut. Acid helps turn them pink, but if it's only for a one day event, you should be fine.
What flowers would look nice with blue hydrangeas at a wedding?
My colors are different shades of blue and white and the ceremony will be outdoors in July.
I would prefer white flowers along with the blue hydrangeas, but other suggestions are appreciated!
:) Thanks!
What flowers would look nice with blue hydrangeas at a wedding?
Blue Hydrangeas %26amp; White Baby Breathe would be Really Gorgeous...
Reply:Here are some great white flowers:
Champaign Roses -- they're creamy, ivory white
White Chrysanthemums
Freesia -- absolutely my favorite white flower
Gardenia -- beautiful, but very fragrant
White violets
You've picked a great base flower in hydrangeas! best of luck!
Reply:I love blue and white together. Two white flowers that would go very nicely with Blue Hydrangeas are "freesias double white" which have beautiful full white petals when opened and "mini tulips" which come in a very nice white and I believe there is a blue/white mini tulip which are white with blue tips. Both would work well, maybe all three!
Reply:white or pale pink roses. Since your wedding is outdoors in July, I think satin cones for the flowers is just gorgeous. You can hang them on the chairs that face the aisle for your ceremony. www.pewcones.com has a great selection. Hope this helps!
Reply:White roses, maybe white freesia, I wonder how white asiatic lilies would look with hydrangeas the two have different textures but it might work.
Reply:I used blue hydrangeas in my wedding. I also had Casablanca Lilies, white freesia, white roses, baby's breath, and some other flowers. The florist took sliver glitter spray and lightly sprayed the boquet so all the flowers shimmered in the light. She also put two little butterfly picks in it as well.
My flowers looked goregous. The florist didn't like the hydrangeas their vendor provided so she cut them out of her own garden! My tossing boquet was a couple of stems of hydrangeas tied with ribbon. Very simple but sweet.
Reply:I would say white roses would be classy or lilies. Also though I think some Iris' to accent would be nice and maybe some babies breath too.
Reply:if your gown is white and formal then i would suggest white lilies.
if your gown is cream and formal then what about cream colored roses?
if you are wearing a more casual style daisies, fressias, wild alberta roses, or lilies of the valley or white lilacs?
no matter what you choose, it will be beautiful, wishing you the best.
s.b.
Reply:Here are some good ideas for you:
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Reply:miniature white roses, or small lilies... nice choice, I always love hydrangeas. They won't need much, they carry a lot of impact on their own!
Reply:something pink maybe? some pink roses? sweet peas? snapdragon?
I would prefer white flowers along with the blue hydrangeas, but other suggestions are appreciated!
:) Thanks!
What flowers would look nice with blue hydrangeas at a wedding?
Blue Hydrangeas %26amp; White Baby Breathe would be Really Gorgeous...
Reply:Here are some great white flowers:
Champaign Roses -- they're creamy, ivory white
White Chrysanthemums
Freesia -- absolutely my favorite white flower
Gardenia -- beautiful, but very fragrant
White violets
You've picked a great base flower in hydrangeas! best of luck!
Reply:I love blue and white together. Two white flowers that would go very nicely with Blue Hydrangeas are "freesias double white" which have beautiful full white petals when opened and "mini tulips" which come in a very nice white and I believe there is a blue/white mini tulip which are white with blue tips. Both would work well, maybe all three!
Reply:white or pale pink roses. Since your wedding is outdoors in July, I think satin cones for the flowers is just gorgeous. You can hang them on the chairs that face the aisle for your ceremony. www.pewcones.com has a great selection. Hope this helps!
Reply:White roses, maybe white freesia, I wonder how white asiatic lilies would look with hydrangeas the two have different textures but it might work.
Reply:I used blue hydrangeas in my wedding. I also had Casablanca Lilies, white freesia, white roses, baby's breath, and some other flowers. The florist took sliver glitter spray and lightly sprayed the boquet so all the flowers shimmered in the light. She also put two little butterfly picks in it as well.
My flowers looked goregous. The florist didn't like the hydrangeas their vendor provided so she cut them out of her own garden! My tossing boquet was a couple of stems of hydrangeas tied with ribbon. Very simple but sweet.
Reply:I would say white roses would be classy or lilies. Also though I think some Iris' to accent would be nice and maybe some babies breath too.
Reply:if your gown is white and formal then i would suggest white lilies.
if your gown is cream and formal then what about cream colored roses?
if you are wearing a more casual style daisies, fressias, wild alberta roses, or lilies of the valley or white lilacs?
no matter what you choose, it will be beautiful, wishing you the best.
s.b.
Reply:Here are some good ideas for you:
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/amethystrai...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lorie09/272...
add blue hydrangea
http://www.brendasbloomers.com/galleries...
http://www.southernbouquets.com/uploaded...
http://www.southernbouquets.com/uploaded...
Reply:miniature white roses, or small lilies... nice choice, I always love hydrangeas. They won't need much, they carry a lot of impact on their own!
Reply:something pink maybe? some pink roses? sweet peas? snapdragon?
When is best time to remove hydrangeas dead flower?
I was told not to remove hydrangeas dead flower in the end of summer is that right?
When is best time to remove hydrangeas dead flower?
I leave mine on until they come off by themselves. Me and my husband laugh when we see them blowing around the neighborhood like tumbleweeds. I've chased a few of them down but not all of them. :)
Reply:Remove it as soon as it is through blooming. Everything that grows after you cut the blooms is what next years flowers will grow on. As far as I know, all Hydrangeas bloom on old wood, except for the Pee Gee. Cutting off the bloom as it is fading will give more strength to the rest of the plant. This will make for a healthier, larger plant next year.
Reply:Yes, you're right. If you leave it overwinter then the new growth is protected. You remove them in spring, after the frost is past. But be careful how you do it - you don't want to take too much off and cut off the new flowerheads.
Reply:I think that's ridiculous-- remove the dead flower when it's dead-- leaving it hanging there isn't doing anything-- it's just ugly to see dead blooms, so get rid of them as they die
Reply:I don't know what is "right", but I can tell you that I always dead head mine after the fower turns brown. But mine bloom in to the fall here in East Texas. After the first frost I cut all of the dead blooms off as I am cleaning out the rest of the garden.
ICL
Rosa
Reply:Hi there Here is a guide that will help you. http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/prun... It discusses different methods and time periods depending on the type of hydrangea you have. Have a great year and beautiful garden.
When is best time to remove hydrangeas dead flower?
I leave mine on until they come off by themselves. Me and my husband laugh when we see them blowing around the neighborhood like tumbleweeds. I've chased a few of them down but not all of them. :)
Reply:Remove it as soon as it is through blooming. Everything that grows after you cut the blooms is what next years flowers will grow on. As far as I know, all Hydrangeas bloom on old wood, except for the Pee Gee. Cutting off the bloom as it is fading will give more strength to the rest of the plant. This will make for a healthier, larger plant next year.
Reply:Yes, you're right. If you leave it overwinter then the new growth is protected. You remove them in spring, after the frost is past. But be careful how you do it - you don't want to take too much off and cut off the new flowerheads.
Reply:I think that's ridiculous-- remove the dead flower when it's dead-- leaving it hanging there isn't doing anything-- it's just ugly to see dead blooms, so get rid of them as they die
Reply:I don't know what is "right", but I can tell you that I always dead head mine after the fower turns brown. But mine bloom in to the fall here in East Texas. After the first frost I cut all of the dead blooms off as I am cleaning out the rest of the garden.
ICL
Rosa
Reply:Hi there Here is a guide that will help you. http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/prun... It discusses different methods and time periods depending on the type of hydrangea you have. Have a great year and beautiful garden.
Are there similar flowers to the Hydrangeas?
I am looking to put these type of flowers on the middle of a tulle bow on each pew for my ceremony but hydrangeas are pretty expensive and I need lots of bows!
Are there similar flowers to the Hydrangeas?
Ask around. Hydrangeas should not be that expensive if they are in season--not to mention I bet someone in your family has a huge bush they would let you cut 12 or so blooms off of.
Rhododendron are also similar. Snowball bushes are kinda similar too.
But definitely consider silk. You could then keep them and reuse them, not to mention you'd be able to do them in advance and not have one more thing last minute that needs to get done.
Reply:do them in silk, it will be far less expensive. there arent a whole lot of flowers with the same look as hydrangeas.... sweat peas and verbidium are the only things i can think of off the top of my head, but the cost wont be too much different. if you prefer fresh flowers,your best bet is to pick a flower thats large, but there are several blooms on the stem (you usually pay per stem for flowers) for example, lilies... there are usually 5 or so blooms a stem, so theres five pews for about the same price as youd pay for one stem of hydrangea
Reply:Here's some websites with some flowers similar to hydrageas (some white, pink, etc)
http://www.kennedyscountrygardens.com/hy...
I agree that silk flowers may be less expensive than real. Have you ocnsidered doing every other pew or every third to decrease amount of supplies needed? If using slik would be a great do it yourself project enlist the help of friends and family to complete.
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Are there similar flowers to the Hydrangeas?
Ask around. Hydrangeas should not be that expensive if they are in season--not to mention I bet someone in your family has a huge bush they would let you cut 12 or so blooms off of.
Rhododendron are also similar. Snowball bushes are kinda similar too.
But definitely consider silk. You could then keep them and reuse them, not to mention you'd be able to do them in advance and not have one more thing last minute that needs to get done.
Reply:do them in silk, it will be far less expensive. there arent a whole lot of flowers with the same look as hydrangeas.... sweat peas and verbidium are the only things i can think of off the top of my head, but the cost wont be too much different. if you prefer fresh flowers,your best bet is to pick a flower thats large, but there are several blooms on the stem (you usually pay per stem for flowers) for example, lilies... there are usually 5 or so blooms a stem, so theres five pews for about the same price as youd pay for one stem of hydrangea
Reply:Here's some websites with some flowers similar to hydrageas (some white, pink, etc)
http://www.kennedyscountrygardens.com/hy...
I agree that silk flowers may be less expensive than real. Have you ocnsidered doing every other pew or every third to decrease amount of supplies needed? If using slik would be a great do it yourself project enlist the help of friends and family to complete.
games hardware
How do the chemicals that change the color of hydrangeas work?
Ok so i know that hydrangeas growing in more acidic soil will be blue as long as there is aluminum present, which can be done by adding aluminum sulfate, and hydrangeas growing in more alkaline soil will be pink as long as there isn't a lot of aluminum present, which can be done by adding dolomitic lime. But does anyone know of any websites that i can find HOW these different chemicals change the color, like the chemical process and how it affects the color pigments in the flower? THANKS!
How do the chemicals that change the color of hydrangeas work?
Try the following site:
How do the chemicals that change the color of hydrangeas work?
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Is it possible to grow hydrangeas in southeast texas?
Am I too late to plant some this summer and will it last year round? I am a huge fan of hydrangeas and would love to find some here
Is it possible to grow hydrangeas in southeast texas?
i live in southeast Texas and have several hydrangeas. you can still plant them. they like the morning sun. and keep them watered good. they may lood like there dead in the winter but they will come back alive in the spring.
Reply:It is but the javelinas might be murder on them, right? Kidding, kidding. They like a bit of shade and you might be more dry than they like. I am in the SW and mom had terrific hydrangeas in NH. I am hoping they do well here as well under or near the pines with lots of acid. Take care.
Reply:hydrangeas are suceptible to cold winters it could freeze the buds that would bloom the following year I don't think you will have a problen in Texas
Is it possible to grow hydrangeas in southeast texas?
i live in southeast Texas and have several hydrangeas. you can still plant them. they like the morning sun. and keep them watered good. they may lood like there dead in the winter but they will come back alive in the spring.
Reply:It is but the javelinas might be murder on them, right? Kidding, kidding. They like a bit of shade and you might be more dry than they like. I am in the SW and mom had terrific hydrangeas in NH. I am hoping they do well here as well under or near the pines with lots of acid. Take care.
Reply:hydrangeas are suceptible to cold winters it could freeze the buds that would bloom the following year I don't think you will have a problen in Texas
How do you make Hydrangeas bloom pink?
I recieved my hydrangeas pink. Now they are blooming blue. I was told it had something to do with the acid in the soil, and someone else said I need lime in the soil. Someone said I have too much lime in my soil. I did have my soil tested and the readings said my ph was right on.
How do you make Hydrangeas bloom pink?
Add lime to your soil. Lime is basically crushed limestone. It comes in powder or granular form and can be purchased at any nursery or garden center. The lime will lower the acidity of your soil. Acidic soil will make your flowers blue, neutral soil will make your flowers both pink and blue on one plant or change them completely to purple. Lime will "sweeten" your soil and change your flowers to pink. Whoever said there was too much lime in your soil was mistaken. The problem is actually the opposite.
Reply:Your soil must be high in iron content, the only way you can get it to have pink blooms is to plant it in a huge pot of iron free soil.
Reply:ADDING 1 CUP OF LIME TO THE SOIL AT PLANTING TIME WILL PROMOTE BEST COLOR.
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Reply:Here is a good one for you. I have two bushes. Each year they are a different color! One will be pink and then the next year blue.
I honestly think they change every other year. I have seen some with three or four different colors at the same time. Someone told me it had to do with their age...........My soil couldn't change one way and change back the next year!!!!! I don't know how the soil could determine color anyway.
Reply:I know to turn them blue you need an acidic soil...and can use aluminum sulphate to do this..but sorry I'm unsure of how to turn them pink....but I believe that lime is the way to go to get pink.
Reply:its right on for normal plants, but you add acid to make them blue and add alkali to make them pink, so yes, add lime. or ask at a garden shop. they know more than we do.
How do you make Hydrangeas bloom pink?
Add lime to your soil. Lime is basically crushed limestone. It comes in powder or granular form and can be purchased at any nursery or garden center. The lime will lower the acidity of your soil. Acidic soil will make your flowers blue, neutral soil will make your flowers both pink and blue on one plant or change them completely to purple. Lime will "sweeten" your soil and change your flowers to pink. Whoever said there was too much lime in your soil was mistaken. The problem is actually the opposite.
Reply:Your soil must be high in iron content, the only way you can get it to have pink blooms is to plant it in a huge pot of iron free soil.
Reply:ADDING 1 CUP OF LIME TO THE SOIL AT PLANTING TIME WILL PROMOTE BEST COLOR.
http://gurneys.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_08...
Reply:Here is a good one for you. I have two bushes. Each year they are a different color! One will be pink and then the next year blue.
I honestly think they change every other year. I have seen some with three or four different colors at the same time. Someone told me it had to do with their age...........My soil couldn't change one way and change back the next year!!!!! I don't know how the soil could determine color anyway.
Reply:I know to turn them blue you need an acidic soil...and can use aluminum sulphate to do this..but sorry I'm unsure of how to turn them pink....but I believe that lime is the way to go to get pink.
Reply:its right on for normal plants, but you add acid to make them blue and add alkali to make them pink, so yes, add lime. or ask at a garden shop. they know more than we do.
How do I prepare Hydrangeas for winter?
Hi,
I moved into a new house this summer and the landscaping included a whole lot of really nice hydrangeas. With winter coming, I`m wondering how I should trim them/cover them up before snowfall. The leaves at the base have started to grow yellow already.
I live in montreal, Canada so when winter comes, it really comes.
How do I prepare Hydrangeas for winter?
there is lots of hydrangea info here....
www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com
very nice folks there and the FAQ's have good answers, too... there's a specific page there about wintering hydrangeas....
I'm going to guess that you have the late season hydrangeas like Annabelle.... look that one up on that site and see if it's that one, then look at what it says about pruning....
Reply:I live in the midwestern united states, so I can relate.
Do not trim them. Always trim them right directly after flowering only, as the new buds set for next year, so no pruning now for us. If you have one called annabella, it gets trimmed back in march.
You don't have to do anything to the hydrangeas. You can leave them as they are, they can add some interest in the winter garden. The leaves will die an fall, and the stems have buds and do lend garden interest for winter.
Only thing that I do us put a 2 inch layer of peat moss around the plant for added fertilizer.
I like to hang old beads or garland on my branches for winter to add sparkle to the garden. Makes them interesting.
gert
I moved into a new house this summer and the landscaping included a whole lot of really nice hydrangeas. With winter coming, I`m wondering how I should trim them/cover them up before snowfall. The leaves at the base have started to grow yellow already.
I live in montreal, Canada so when winter comes, it really comes.
How do I prepare Hydrangeas for winter?
there is lots of hydrangea info here....
www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com
very nice folks there and the FAQ's have good answers, too... there's a specific page there about wintering hydrangeas....
I'm going to guess that you have the late season hydrangeas like Annabelle.... look that one up on that site and see if it's that one, then look at what it says about pruning....
Reply:I live in the midwestern united states, so I can relate.
Do not trim them. Always trim them right directly after flowering only, as the new buds set for next year, so no pruning now for us. If you have one called annabella, it gets trimmed back in march.
You don't have to do anything to the hydrangeas. You can leave them as they are, they can add some interest in the winter garden. The leaves will die an fall, and the stems have buds and do lend garden interest for winter.
Only thing that I do us put a 2 inch layer of peat moss around the plant for added fertilizer.
I like to hang old beads or garland on my branches for winter to add sparkle to the garden. Makes them interesting.
gert
Does anyone know if hydrangeas are inexpensive ?
I am considering using blue hydrangeas and peach roses for my centerpieces. - Thanks
Does anyone know if hydrangeas are inexpensive ?
Yes they are a mre expensive flower BUT, you dont need as many because they are a large fower and will fill spaces better. Its kind of a wash.
Does anyone know if hydrangeas are inexpensive ?
Yes they are a mre expensive flower BUT, you dont need as many because they are a large fower and will fill spaces better. Its kind of a wash.
How do i keep Hydrangeas alive?
I just bought 2 (5gallon) hydrangeas and put them in pots. They are already wilting in 4 days. I watered them each day.
Any answers?
How do i keep Hydrangeas alive?
my grandmother told me to keep mine from doing that, they need either early morning sun or afternoon sun...all say sun will wilt and eventually kill them...i hope this helps good luck.
Reply:My neighbor grows these very successfully and says they need morning sun and afternoon shade. Good luck!
Reply:You are probably over watering them. Water them every 3 or 4 days, when the soil starts to dry out. Over watering causes root rot and is probably the issue.
Any answers?
How do i keep Hydrangeas alive?
my grandmother told me to keep mine from doing that, they need either early morning sun or afternoon sun...all say sun will wilt and eventually kill them...i hope this helps good luck.
Reply:My neighbor grows these very successfully and says they need morning sun and afternoon shade. Good luck!
Reply:You are probably over watering them. Water them every 3 or 4 days, when the soil starts to dry out. Over watering causes root rot and is probably the issue.
Looking for pix of wedding bouquets w. chrysanthemums or hydrangeas?
I am meeting with my florist next week to discuss wedding flowers and bouquets. I am looking online for pictures of bridal and wedding party bouquets made with either chrysanthemums or hydrangeas. The wedding colours are apple green, cream, and chocolate brown. I really like the look of green cyrysanthemums!
If you have an idea where I can find a picture of that type pf bouquet so I can show the florist, please give me the link, I'd really appreciate it!!!
Looking for pix of wedding bouquets w. chrysanthemums or hydrangeas?
pretty colors. i used them in my own wedding.
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congratulations!
Reply:THIS was EXACTLY what I was looking for, I printed the pix to show my florist... thank you thank you thank you!!! Report It
Reply:Go to project wedding this helped me so much or check out http://www.yourweddingcompany.com/index....
I also had a hard time with flowers and florsit didn't even help.
Reply:I would consider lilies instead along with a blend of roses and carnations.
Reply:At the weddingchannel.com they have some great pictures of bouquets. you'll have to register to see them but it doesn't take that long. Good luck!
Reply:Check out theknot.com. This website has been indespensible for planning my wedding. I'm sure it will help you with yours too. They have galleries with ideas for everything under the sun related to a wedding. Try these pics for a start. Registering for an account is free and the checklist they have is amazing.
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Reply:have you tried looking at the book store, i just went with my bf to choose flowers and there are so many to choose from, it was a bit overwhelming. i do remember buying a book before that had wedding flowers i couldn't find it at home for my best friend. but i know they have them i bought it at barnes and noble!
If you have an idea where I can find a picture of that type pf bouquet so I can show the florist, please give me the link, I'd really appreciate it!!!
Looking for pix of wedding bouquets w. chrysanthemums or hydrangeas?
pretty colors. i used them in my own wedding.
try this link. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
congratulations!
Reply:THIS was EXACTLY what I was looking for, I printed the pix to show my florist... thank you thank you thank you!!! Report It
Reply:Go to project wedding this helped me so much or check out http://www.yourweddingcompany.com/index....
I also had a hard time with flowers and florsit didn't even help.
Reply:I would consider lilies instead along with a blend of roses and carnations.
Reply:At the weddingchannel.com they have some great pictures of bouquets. you'll have to register to see them but it doesn't take that long. Good luck!
Reply:Check out theknot.com. This website has been indespensible for planning my wedding. I'm sure it will help you with yours too. They have galleries with ideas for everything under the sun related to a wedding. Try these pics for a start. Registering for an account is free and the checklist they have is amazing.
http://weddings.theknot.com/ODB/themes/r...
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Reply:have you tried looking at the book store, i just went with my bf to choose flowers and there are so many to choose from, it was a bit overwhelming. i do remember buying a book before that had wedding flowers i couldn't find it at home for my best friend. but i know they have them i bought it at barnes and noble!
My recently planted Hydrangeas look droopy, what should I do?
I bought and planted four 3 gallon Hydrangeas last Sunday. Today all four of them are showing signs that something is wrong, some worse then others. Leaves are curling up from the tip and sagging to where the underside of the leave is showing. Some are showing browning at the tips. They were watered on Sunday, by a thundershower on Tuesday, and again today. I planted them in Miricle Grow soil and made sure the hole was well drained. They also receive full sun for the majority of the day.
I have always been told to trim off dead or dying leaves/branches of flower brushes, so I trimed the sagging sections off. They are relatively large bushes and the remaining looks to be in good health.
Am I over/under watering? Is their any product I can use to save them if this continues? Any recommendation would be appreciated.
My recently planted Hydrangeas look droopy, what should I do?
Hydrangeas prefer morning sun and afternoon shade. So a partially sunny location is preferable. There is naturally some wilting after transplanting due to transplant shock. And if you planted in full sunshine for most of the day as you stated, this can only further add stress to the plants. Make sure they are getting water daily if needed, depending on the temperature in your area. Hydrangeas like wet feet, but not soggy wet. Also, they prefer to be out of the direct wind, which will further cause wilting due to water loss through the leaves called "transpiration". Plant against a fence or against the house out of the wind for best results. Continue to water and do "not" fertilize until they get well established, usually around 4 to 8 weeks. As long as you keep them damp for a couple weeks, they should snap out of it and begin to look well again. Hope this answers your question.
...Billy Ray
Reply:YW.. Sounds like a good location as long as they are not exposed to the hot afternoon sun. Six hrs is perfect.. Good Luck! Report It
Reply:Billy Ray said what I was going to say.
Too much sun. Need more water. Expecially during the hot afternoon. Put them on an automatic drip system. You should see mine. Oh, they beautiful. The white one glows in the moonlight. Sorry, didn't mean to make you feel bad.
Reply:you are underwatering them...water them every day until they are well established...also, get the miracle gro solution that you mix in a watering can and wet the leaves
Reply:I have one hydrangea I planted last year, I noticed it would get wilty if the sun was out too strong and I hadn't watered it yet...I water it every day, it has good drainage and I give it lots of water. Sounds like you are doing everything right, I would trim back the dead and dying leaves and keep watering every day unless they are still quite damp. Give them a few days to perk up as well....some plants are a little picky when they are replanted.
Reply:Hydrangeas are shady place plants. With observation you will note that the successful plants have been planted under trees.
Reply:Hydrangeas require alot of water during the initial stage. Always waterer from the bottom, do not spray directly on the plant. Put the hose down near the roots and let it slowly trickle. And try not to water it during the hottest part of the day. I water mine early morning or after the sun has set a bit. Also make sure that it has good drainage in that area.
Reply:Mine always wilt during the day in the direct sun, which they don't like. Watering usually brings 'em back.
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I have always been told to trim off dead or dying leaves/branches of flower brushes, so I trimed the sagging sections off. They are relatively large bushes and the remaining looks to be in good health.
Am I over/under watering? Is their any product I can use to save them if this continues? Any recommendation would be appreciated.
My recently planted Hydrangeas look droopy, what should I do?
Hydrangeas prefer morning sun and afternoon shade. So a partially sunny location is preferable. There is naturally some wilting after transplanting due to transplant shock. And if you planted in full sunshine for most of the day as you stated, this can only further add stress to the plants. Make sure they are getting water daily if needed, depending on the temperature in your area. Hydrangeas like wet feet, but not soggy wet. Also, they prefer to be out of the direct wind, which will further cause wilting due to water loss through the leaves called "transpiration". Plant against a fence or against the house out of the wind for best results. Continue to water and do "not" fertilize until they get well established, usually around 4 to 8 weeks. As long as you keep them damp for a couple weeks, they should snap out of it and begin to look well again. Hope this answers your question.
...Billy Ray
Reply:YW.. Sounds like a good location as long as they are not exposed to the hot afternoon sun. Six hrs is perfect.. Good Luck! Report It
Reply:Billy Ray said what I was going to say.
Too much sun. Need more water. Expecially during the hot afternoon. Put them on an automatic drip system. You should see mine. Oh, they beautiful. The white one glows in the moonlight. Sorry, didn't mean to make you feel bad.
Reply:you are underwatering them...water them every day until they are well established...also, get the miracle gro solution that you mix in a watering can and wet the leaves
Reply:I have one hydrangea I planted last year, I noticed it would get wilty if the sun was out too strong and I hadn't watered it yet...I water it every day, it has good drainage and I give it lots of water. Sounds like you are doing everything right, I would trim back the dead and dying leaves and keep watering every day unless they are still quite damp. Give them a few days to perk up as well....some plants are a little picky when they are replanted.
Reply:Hydrangeas are shady place plants. With observation you will note that the successful plants have been planted under trees.
Reply:Hydrangeas require alot of water during the initial stage. Always waterer from the bottom, do not spray directly on the plant. Put the hose down near the roots and let it slowly trickle. And try not to water it during the hottest part of the day. I water mine early morning or after the sun has set a bit. Also make sure that it has good drainage in that area.
Reply:Mine always wilt during the day in the direct sun, which they don't like. Watering usually brings 'em back.
ada
What color are hydrangeas in October?
I'm getting married in October and I want Hydrangeas as the centerpieces, but I only like them when they are that cream color with a hint of lime to them.
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What color are hydrangeas in October?
Brown! Hydrangeas bloom just about this time of year and it'll be all brown and dry by October. You can dry them nicely, but it won't be the color you want as you stated. Sorry... My hydrangeas are getting nice colors right now. Some of them are the color you like. Perhaps, you might need to look for something else. Congratulations on your wedding, by the way!
Reply:Hydrangea flower color depends on the pH of the soil - its acidity or alkalinity. Acidic soils produce blue flowers, and alkaline soils produce pink ones. A neutral soil will produce the cream-colored blossoms you want. To get the lime color, you may be looking at getting a particular hybrid - I've seen those in the Volunteer Park Conservatory here in Seattle, and they do take a bit of pampering.
To get the kind you want, or to decide on something else if they're not available, I'd talk to a florist to see what they are able to provide. The ones in your photo are certainly plants that have been grown with a neutral pH level; you'll have to check with the florist to see if it's possible to get them without even a hint of pink or blue.
Good luck!
Reply:Hydrangeas get their color according to the soil they are grown in. Acid, alkaline or neutral soils will produce different colors. When a florist buys the flowers for use in their business they buy the colors they need.
Reply:it depends on where you live, usually they just fade in color. if pink , they'll be a pale pink.
http://www.1812hitchingpost.com/_P1E5672...
What color are hydrangeas in October?
Brown! Hydrangeas bloom just about this time of year and it'll be all brown and dry by October. You can dry them nicely, but it won't be the color you want as you stated. Sorry... My hydrangeas are getting nice colors right now. Some of them are the color you like. Perhaps, you might need to look for something else. Congratulations on your wedding, by the way!
Reply:Hydrangea flower color depends on the pH of the soil - its acidity or alkalinity. Acidic soils produce blue flowers, and alkaline soils produce pink ones. A neutral soil will produce the cream-colored blossoms you want. To get the lime color, you may be looking at getting a particular hybrid - I've seen those in the Volunteer Park Conservatory here in Seattle, and they do take a bit of pampering.
To get the kind you want, or to decide on something else if they're not available, I'd talk to a florist to see what they are able to provide. The ones in your photo are certainly plants that have been grown with a neutral pH level; you'll have to check with the florist to see if it's possible to get them without even a hint of pink or blue.
Good luck!
Reply:Hydrangeas get their color according to the soil they are grown in. Acid, alkaline or neutral soils will produce different colors. When a florist buys the flowers for use in their business they buy the colors they need.
Reply:it depends on where you live, usually they just fade in color. if pink , they'll be a pale pink.
Can I cut the old wood off my hydrangeas?
I live in Georgia and it is getting cooler, we moved in a new house and the hydrangeas still have the old wood (no blooms) from last year (spring). Would it hurt them if I cut it off now? They look awful!!! They are starting to bloom and get fuller but it would look much better if I can cut it off without killing them!
Can I cut the old wood off my hydrangeas?
find your plant here...
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/
I'm thinking you have a PeeGee?... white blooms , blooming now?.... if so, go ahead and cut out the dead wood...IF you find your plant on that site and it IS a Paniculata.... if it's a mophead or lacecap don't cut anything until AFTER it blooms next spring and that branch is STILL dead .... read up on that site about pruning, too... will help get your hydrangea in it's best shape possible............
Reply:LF above is right because hydrangeas bloom on those stalks. The more you cut back those stalks the less height the plant will have the following year. When I first planted my small gallon hydrangeas I would cut them back to the ground and was wondering why mine were so much smaller than my neighbor's planted at the same time. She was only pruning off the blooms and a couple of inches of woody stalk. Since I started to do that, mine is now 6-7 foot tall...You won't kill them by hard pruning them, but you will stunt their growth next year.
Reply:As awful as they look they are revitalizing themselves. In other words pottung energy back into their roots. Those "sticks" will also re-bloom, those that do not next year, mark for culling. If you really cannot stand it, burlap them for the winter.
Reply:As beautiful as Hydrangea can be, there are many different varieties. Different kinds have different pruning requirements.
There are those that bloom on old wood. This is the majority of Hydrangea. If you prune the old wood, you might be taking the risk of cutting off next year's flower buds. You should not prune this type of hydrangea until early in the Spring.
Then there are those that bloom on new wood. For these, it is ok to do some late pruning, because new stems will grow the following season and thus you will have flowers.
The key is to find out what kind of Hydrangea you have. If it does flower at this time, it is a late blooming one, and very well might be the PeeGee. If you determine that it is, you can prune it now, as it will bloom on new wood.
Hope this helps!
Susan
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Can I cut the old wood off my hydrangeas?
find your plant here...
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/
I'm thinking you have a PeeGee?... white blooms , blooming now?.... if so, go ahead and cut out the dead wood...IF you find your plant on that site and it IS a Paniculata.... if it's a mophead or lacecap don't cut anything until AFTER it blooms next spring and that branch is STILL dead .... read up on that site about pruning, too... will help get your hydrangea in it's best shape possible............
Reply:LF above is right because hydrangeas bloom on those stalks. The more you cut back those stalks the less height the plant will have the following year. When I first planted my small gallon hydrangeas I would cut them back to the ground and was wondering why mine were so much smaller than my neighbor's planted at the same time. She was only pruning off the blooms and a couple of inches of woody stalk. Since I started to do that, mine is now 6-7 foot tall...You won't kill them by hard pruning them, but you will stunt their growth next year.
Reply:As awful as they look they are revitalizing themselves. In other words pottung energy back into their roots. Those "sticks" will also re-bloom, those that do not next year, mark for culling. If you really cannot stand it, burlap them for the winter.
Reply:As beautiful as Hydrangea can be, there are many different varieties. Different kinds have different pruning requirements.
There are those that bloom on old wood. This is the majority of Hydrangea. If you prune the old wood, you might be taking the risk of cutting off next year's flower buds. You should not prune this type of hydrangea until early in the Spring.
Then there are those that bloom on new wood. For these, it is ok to do some late pruning, because new stems will grow the following season and thus you will have flowers.
The key is to find out what kind of Hydrangea you have. If it does flower at this time, it is a late blooming one, and very well might be the PeeGee. If you determine that it is, you can prune it now, as it will bloom on new wood.
Hope this helps!
Susan
http://www.landscape-design-advice.com
Are hydrangeas delicate flowers to work with for bridal bouquets?
I am wanting to use hydrangeas for my bouquet and the florist told me that they were hard to work with because they are so delicate. Odd since I have seen them all over the bride books recently. Any comments or suggestions?
Are hydrangeas delicate flowers to work with for bridal bouquets?
I know, my grandmothers bouquet from the 30s was a gorgeous mass of hydrangea. Unfortunately, hydrangeas blooms have a tendency to snap off at their base. I head to a local cemetery to cut blooms for decoration, and have to get more than I need just to make up for the ones that will inevitably break in transport (and no worry, cutting blooms at this place is fine with the cemetery owners - the bushes are huge and 100 years old; they don't mind the free pruning).
If the stems were well reinforced with florist tape, it might work.
Reply:You could try using dried hydrangea flowers. They dry beautifully, and can be sprayed to make them more durable. And if you would like to preserve your bouquet as a souvenir of the day--well, using dried ones, it's already preserved!
Reply:yes
Are hydrangeas delicate flowers to work with for bridal bouquets?
I know, my grandmothers bouquet from the 30s was a gorgeous mass of hydrangea. Unfortunately, hydrangeas blooms have a tendency to snap off at their base. I head to a local cemetery to cut blooms for decoration, and have to get more than I need just to make up for the ones that will inevitably break in transport (and no worry, cutting blooms at this place is fine with the cemetery owners - the bushes are huge and 100 years old; they don't mind the free pruning).
If the stems were well reinforced with florist tape, it might work.
Reply:You could try using dried hydrangea flowers. They dry beautifully, and can be sprayed to make them more durable. And if you would like to preserve your bouquet as a souvenir of the day--well, using dried ones, it's already preserved!
Reply:yes
Dried Hydrangeas?
Does anyone have any flower designs Ideas that I can incorporate with lavendar colored hydrangeas that I dried out from the garden?
I lean more towards natural colors and earthy texures like twisted sticks, pussy willows, rocks and ferns things like that.
Any ideas would be welcomed and appreciated..Thanks!
Dried Hydrangeas?
Click this link for several suggestions:
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addis
I lean more towards natural colors and earthy texures like twisted sticks, pussy willows, rocks and ferns things like that.
Any ideas would be welcomed and appreciated..Thanks!
Dried Hydrangeas?
Click this link for several suggestions:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en%26amp;rls=c...
addis
Do hydrangeas come in yellow?
What other yellow flowers would you recommend? for a summer wedding?
I personally love hydrangeas because they make powerful statements as centerpieces
what do you think?
Do hydrangeas come in yellow?
I love hydrangeas and have them all over my yard. I've seen white ones and the standard "depends on the acidity of the soil" ones (blue, purple, pink) .. but I've never seen a yellow one unless they were tinted (like green carnations).
They're gorgeous no matter what color they are!
Buttercups (daffodils) are lovely yellow flowers.
Black-eyed susans, tulips, roses ...
Reply:NO. There color is between white, pink and blue and shades in between. The color is determined by the soil pH. so your pink hydrangea could under the right conditions become purple to blue, or the other way around.
I can't think of any yellow flowers for a wedding arrangement
Reply:I've never seen yellow hydrangeas. They come in a range of colors starting with blue, through violet, rose, and pale pink that almost verges on white, but they are almost always in the red-blue spectrum. You might be able to dye some yellow if you start with the almost-white hydrangea.
There are all sorts of day lilies in yellow, daisies, roses, and white lilacs can be dyed yellow.
I personally love hydrangeas because they make powerful statements as centerpieces
what do you think?
Do hydrangeas come in yellow?
I love hydrangeas and have them all over my yard. I've seen white ones and the standard "depends on the acidity of the soil" ones (blue, purple, pink) .. but I've never seen a yellow one unless they were tinted (like green carnations).
They're gorgeous no matter what color they are!
Buttercups (daffodils) are lovely yellow flowers.
Black-eyed susans, tulips, roses ...
Reply:NO. There color is between white, pink and blue and shades in between. The color is determined by the soil pH. so your pink hydrangea could under the right conditions become purple to blue, or the other way around.
I can't think of any yellow flowers for a wedding arrangement
Reply:I've never seen yellow hydrangeas. They come in a range of colors starting with blue, through violet, rose, and pale pink that almost verges on white, but they are almost always in the red-blue spectrum. You might be able to dye some yellow if you start with the almost-white hydrangea.
There are all sorts of day lilies in yellow, daisies, roses, and white lilacs can be dyed yellow.
Hydrangeas blue or pink?
our hydrangeas are pink what do I add to their soil to make them blue?
Hydrangeas blue or pink?
It's all about the acidity of the soil where they grow. Changing a hydrangea from pink to blue entails adding aluminum to the soil.
To obtain a blue hydrangea, aluminum must be present in the soil. To ensure that aluminum is present, aluminum sulfate may be added to the soil around the hydrangeas.
Authorities recommend that a solution of 1/2 oz (1 Tbsp) aluminum sulfate per gallon of water be applied to plants (which are at least 2-3 years old) throughout the growing season. Important: Water plants well in advance of application and put solution on cautiously, as too much can burn the roots.
To make the aluminum available to the plant, the pH of the soil should be low (5.2-5.5). Adding aluminum sulfate will tend to lower the pH of the soil. Another method for lowering the pH is to add organic matter to the soil such as coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable peels, grass clippings etc.
If the soil naturally contains aluminum and is acid (low pH) the color of the hydrangea will automatically tend toward shades of blue and/or purple.
The choice of fertilzer will also affect the color change. A fertilizer low in phosphorus and high in potassium is helpful in producing a good blue color(25/5/30 is good. Potassium is the last number). Superphosphates and bone meal should be avoided when trying to produce blue.
After stating this with much certainty, I hasten to add that it is virtually impossible to turn a hydrangea blue for any length of time if it is planted in soil with no aluminum and that is highly alkaline (chalky). One would have to be very diligent in keeping the soil properly conditioned as stated above.
Perhaps the best idea for growing blue hydrangeas in an area with alkaline soil would be to grow them in very large pots using lots of compost to bring the pH down. The above suggestions for bluing would also work for a potted plant. Reduce the strength of the Aluminum sulfate to 1/4 oz per gallon of water. In a pot, it will be much easier to control the requirements for bluing.
One last suggestions for those who are serious about this process. It is important to have your water tested so that it will not "contaminate" the soil that you have so rigorously balanced. The pH of the water should not be higher than 5.6.
Planting hydrangeas near a concrete foundation or sidewalk will often affect the color since the pH of the soil may be raised considerably by lime leaching out of these structures, making it difficult to obtain blue.
Reply:I know its definatley about the acaidity in the soil they grow in but wouldnt know how to change this...
The hydrangeas are all pink where I live :O)
Reply:You have to add alkaline substance eg., diluted baking soda.
Reply:you need to make the soil more acidic. You can buy some acidic fertilizer at a home and garden store.
Reply:To make pink hydrangeas turn blue, mix 4 tablespoons of aluminum sulfate into a gallon of water, and pour the mixture around the base of established plants. Repeat this process again in three weeks. Now you just have to wait a year. It's not easy turning blue!!....
Reply:i have no idea how true it is, but my grandad used to have i think it was copper pipe in the soil. if not that something like it.
Reply:tru green and some fish skin ima gardner so i know trust me
Reply:I found this webpage...
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/colo...
Hydrangeas blue or pink?
It's all about the acidity of the soil where they grow. Changing a hydrangea from pink to blue entails adding aluminum to the soil.
To obtain a blue hydrangea, aluminum must be present in the soil. To ensure that aluminum is present, aluminum sulfate may be added to the soil around the hydrangeas.
Authorities recommend that a solution of 1/2 oz (1 Tbsp) aluminum sulfate per gallon of water be applied to plants (which are at least 2-3 years old) throughout the growing season. Important: Water plants well in advance of application and put solution on cautiously, as too much can burn the roots.
To make the aluminum available to the plant, the pH of the soil should be low (5.2-5.5). Adding aluminum sulfate will tend to lower the pH of the soil. Another method for lowering the pH is to add organic matter to the soil such as coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable peels, grass clippings etc.
If the soil naturally contains aluminum and is acid (low pH) the color of the hydrangea will automatically tend toward shades of blue and/or purple.
The choice of fertilzer will also affect the color change. A fertilizer low in phosphorus and high in potassium is helpful in producing a good blue color(25/5/30 is good. Potassium is the last number). Superphosphates and bone meal should be avoided when trying to produce blue.
After stating this with much certainty, I hasten to add that it is virtually impossible to turn a hydrangea blue for any length of time if it is planted in soil with no aluminum and that is highly alkaline (chalky). One would have to be very diligent in keeping the soil properly conditioned as stated above.
Perhaps the best idea for growing blue hydrangeas in an area with alkaline soil would be to grow them in very large pots using lots of compost to bring the pH down. The above suggestions for bluing would also work for a potted plant. Reduce the strength of the Aluminum sulfate to 1/4 oz per gallon of water. In a pot, it will be much easier to control the requirements for bluing.
One last suggestions for those who are serious about this process. It is important to have your water tested so that it will not "contaminate" the soil that you have so rigorously balanced. The pH of the water should not be higher than 5.6.
Planting hydrangeas near a concrete foundation or sidewalk will often affect the color since the pH of the soil may be raised considerably by lime leaching out of these structures, making it difficult to obtain blue.
Reply:I know its definatley about the acaidity in the soil they grow in but wouldnt know how to change this...
The hydrangeas are all pink where I live :O)
Reply:You have to add alkaline substance eg., diluted baking soda.
Reply:you need to make the soil more acidic. You can buy some acidic fertilizer at a home and garden store.
Reply:To make pink hydrangeas turn blue, mix 4 tablespoons of aluminum sulfate into a gallon of water, and pour the mixture around the base of established plants. Repeat this process again in three weeks. Now you just have to wait a year. It's not easy turning blue!!....
Reply:i have no idea how true it is, but my grandad used to have i think it was copper pipe in the soil. if not that something like it.
Reply:tru green and some fish skin ima gardner so i know trust me
Reply:I found this webpage...
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/colo...
Hydrangeas change colour?
I have heard that you can change hydrangeas colour buy putting pennys in soil or somthing like that I don't remember now. Anyone know about this? and what colours can you get..mine are now pink.
Hydrangeas change colour?
I think jerry g has got his colours mixed up. Alkaline soils produce pink flowered hydrangeas. Acid soils produce blue coloured hydrangeas. White hydrangeas don't change colours at all they remain white in any type of soil, and is never pink.
I have pink hydrangeas at my place because I have alkaline soil, and I also have white ones. If I wanted to change the pink ones to blue I would add aluminium sulphate to the soil. (you can buy special bluing additives at nurseries). Don't add lime to your soil as your flowers are already pink.
You can get pink, red (very dark pink) white and blue straight colours. You can also get ones with each little flower has 'pinked' edges, ones with white flowers with mid pink in the centre - like an eye. I also have one called Manchuria which has black stems. I have also seen very dark blue ones that aged to nearly black as the flowers aged. Look also for the ones with large flowers on the edge of flower bract and 'unopened buds' in the centre (they never open) these are called 'lacecaps'.
Reply:Alkaline is white. Acid is Red/Pink. Alkaline would require the soil be rich in lime. Acid would be contra to that.
Since yours are pink they have yet to make-up their mind. You can dictate by applying either bone-meal or powder limestone around the plant (go out at least one foot per foot of plant height) for white. Do the same thing with an Miracle-Gro type of Granular(Acid) for the Red.
Your pink will become red before they become white. Leave them be. It adapts to any temp and condition. Hope it helps.
Reply:I know that you can change the color. I think usually by adjusting the minerals in the soil or by adjusting the pH in the soil with limes and fertilizers. I have no idea how much you need but you can always start small and gradually increase.
As for colors available, I've seen pink, blue, white, even a reddish pink that fades to green.
Give us an update if the pennies work.
Reply:You can put rusty nail in the dirt and it changes the color I think from standard blue to pink.
Hydrangeas change colour?
I think jerry g has got his colours mixed up. Alkaline soils produce pink flowered hydrangeas. Acid soils produce blue coloured hydrangeas. White hydrangeas don't change colours at all they remain white in any type of soil, and is never pink.
I have pink hydrangeas at my place because I have alkaline soil, and I also have white ones. If I wanted to change the pink ones to blue I would add aluminium sulphate to the soil. (you can buy special bluing additives at nurseries). Don't add lime to your soil as your flowers are already pink.
You can get pink, red (very dark pink) white and blue straight colours. You can also get ones with each little flower has 'pinked' edges, ones with white flowers with mid pink in the centre - like an eye. I also have one called Manchuria which has black stems. I have also seen very dark blue ones that aged to nearly black as the flowers aged. Look also for the ones with large flowers on the edge of flower bract and 'unopened buds' in the centre (they never open) these are called 'lacecaps'.
Reply:Alkaline is white. Acid is Red/Pink. Alkaline would require the soil be rich in lime. Acid would be contra to that.
Since yours are pink they have yet to make-up their mind. You can dictate by applying either bone-meal or powder limestone around the plant (go out at least one foot per foot of plant height) for white. Do the same thing with an Miracle-Gro type of Granular(Acid) for the Red.
Your pink will become red before they become white. Leave them be. It adapts to any temp and condition. Hope it helps.
Reply:I know that you can change the color. I think usually by adjusting the minerals in the soil or by adjusting the pH in the soil with limes and fertilizers. I have no idea how much you need but you can always start small and gradually increase.
As for colors available, I've seen pink, blue, white, even a reddish pink that fades to green.
Give us an update if the pennies work.
Reply:You can put rusty nail in the dirt and it changes the color I think from standard blue to pink.
Hydrangeas? Should I cut them back or are they alive?
I have hydrangeas that look like wooden stalks. At the bottom, they are all green. Some green is going up the wooden stalks. Will they continue to get leaves up the stalks, or should I cut them back to the highest leaf that I can see? I am hoping to grow them large and bushy. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Hydrangeas? Should I cut them back or are they alive?
It depends on the variety. Some only bloom on old wood, so it would be best if you Googled hydrangeas and looked up your variety before you do anything too drastic.
Reply:Sorry to hear of your problem. Unfortunately, you missed your window of opportunity about six months ago!
You trim back Hydrangea, shape them, in the Fall, and after the leaves have dropped. To let them grow full and bushy place them in full sun, well irrigated soil, and away from your home. It seems you want to make the bush do what it does not do.
Today use hand pruning shears (not a hedge cutter or other auto tool) and begin removing dead wood. Anything with either a black mark or signs of disease ( White mold, insects, etc). Bring a bucket with a solution of Bleach and Water with you. Dip the tool into the bucket to prevent the spread of insects and disease after every cut made.
Clip the tops to the shape you want (dip the tool). Fert with a basic 10-10-10 and mineral granular fert now and every six weeks thereafer. Feed at the rootline (outside the dripline of the plant). Once a month try to remove both dead and infected stalks.
Like a Forythina the Hydragea needs to have both room and air to grow. It can grow to be a large bush, wants to be a large bush, needs to be a free bush. Consider transplant or replacement in the Late Fall. So many were placed because they were cheap foundation plants. After fifteen years they no longer are. Put a forsythia or your plant in the wild and watch how they grow.
I know this is not what you wanted to hear. Sorry. In the end it may help. God Bless.
Reply:Cut back all the brown or wooden stalks to either the ground or the first set of green leaves and let the new green growth grow.
Give them plenty of water.
Reply:They are doing fine, just let them be for now and cut them back hard in the fall
Reply:Wait until fall, then cut off any dead wood.
Reply:Do Not Cut. They will come up through the old stems nearly to top of last years growth. Prune only the very crunchy sticks.
Reply:I have hydrangeas too. Usually they will bloom on the stalks from the year before. Depending on where you live, you may still get some more leaves coming out on the stalks. Give it another two weeks or so for all the leaves to bud out. Then you can trim back the dead wood on the tips if it really bothers you. The leaves will cover them as they grow out.
larry
Hydrangeas? Should I cut them back or are they alive?
It depends on the variety. Some only bloom on old wood, so it would be best if you Googled hydrangeas and looked up your variety before you do anything too drastic.
Reply:Sorry to hear of your problem. Unfortunately, you missed your window of opportunity about six months ago!
You trim back Hydrangea, shape them, in the Fall, and after the leaves have dropped. To let them grow full and bushy place them in full sun, well irrigated soil, and away from your home. It seems you want to make the bush do what it does not do.
Today use hand pruning shears (not a hedge cutter or other auto tool) and begin removing dead wood. Anything with either a black mark or signs of disease ( White mold, insects, etc). Bring a bucket with a solution of Bleach and Water with you. Dip the tool into the bucket to prevent the spread of insects and disease after every cut made.
Clip the tops to the shape you want (dip the tool). Fert with a basic 10-10-10 and mineral granular fert now and every six weeks thereafer. Feed at the rootline (outside the dripline of the plant). Once a month try to remove both dead and infected stalks.
Like a Forythina the Hydragea needs to have both room and air to grow. It can grow to be a large bush, wants to be a large bush, needs to be a free bush. Consider transplant or replacement in the Late Fall. So many were placed because they were cheap foundation plants. After fifteen years they no longer are. Put a forsythia or your plant in the wild and watch how they grow.
I know this is not what you wanted to hear. Sorry. In the end it may help. God Bless.
Reply:Cut back all the brown or wooden stalks to either the ground or the first set of green leaves and let the new green growth grow.
Give them plenty of water.
Reply:They are doing fine, just let them be for now and cut them back hard in the fall
Reply:Wait until fall, then cut off any dead wood.
Reply:Do Not Cut. They will come up through the old stems nearly to top of last years growth. Prune only the very crunchy sticks.
Reply:I have hydrangeas too. Usually they will bloom on the stalks from the year before. Depending on where you live, you may still get some more leaves coming out on the stalks. Give it another two weeks or so for all the leaves to bud out. Then you can trim back the dead wood on the tips if it really bothers you. The leaves will cover them as they grow out.
larry
Can I have shrubs, such as Hydrangeas, and also plant flowers?
I am new to landscaping, and need alot of help. My yard is on the small side, but somewhat long. I love flowers, so thought of using Hydrangeas, 2 birds, 1 stone. . But, I still would like to plant tulips, and Hyacinths. My yard is small, goes about 10 feet, then my porch. Then about 25+ feet. I was thinking of planting the Shrubs on the long side, mainly, then 1 on the smaller side. I had a thought of using timbers, on the smaller side as a home-made planter. Blocking off either side of the Shrub? I am having trouble finding pictures of this look. And am on a budget.
Can I have shrubs, such as Hydrangeas, and also plant flowers?
hydrangeas like alot of water "hydra" so consider that when grouping with other plants
Reply:Certainly you can. Although bulbs are not in season at this time, in the Autumn you can plant bulbs for the following spring's colour. Hydrangeas like morning sun and afternoon shade, so put them off to the side of the house somewhere and plant the bulbs in full sun. You will probably have a bit of room left over after that!
Reply:yes, hydrangeas like morning sun, so don't plant them on west side ( especialy if in hot climate) another choice is gardenia, when it blooms, it puts out a wonderful smell, but beware- it gets BIG. Tulips are nice, but they don't stay around long, just in spring, then wilts and goes dormant till next year, pansies are good for october thru early june, many colors. have fun
Can I have shrubs, such as Hydrangeas, and also plant flowers?
hydrangeas like alot of water "hydra" so consider that when grouping with other plants
Reply:Certainly you can. Although bulbs are not in season at this time, in the Autumn you can plant bulbs for the following spring's colour. Hydrangeas like morning sun and afternoon shade, so put them off to the side of the house somewhere and plant the bulbs in full sun. You will probably have a bit of room left over after that!
Reply:yes, hydrangeas like morning sun, so don't plant them on west side ( especialy if in hot climate) another choice is gardenia, when it blooms, it puts out a wonderful smell, but beware- it gets BIG. Tulips are nice, but they don't stay around long, just in spring, then wilts and goes dormant till next year, pansies are good for october thru early june, many colors. have fun
How long do hydrangeas last in floral arrangements?
I'm hoping to use a small bunch of hydrangeas in my aisle decorations for my wedding but have heard that they may die quickly.
Is using hydrangeas for my wedding a good idea or bad idea?
How long do hydrangeas last in floral arrangements?
Hydrangeas will probably last as long as any other cut flower in a bouquet as long as their stems are kept moist, they are kept cool and are not picked until the last moment.
If you want to keep hydrangeas longer, they are best picked when their colour is starting to fade slightly and the blooms are mature (they take on a kind of white, almost waxy appearance at this time, although they still have almost full colour). If you harvest them then, they will keep longer and can also be successfully dried. When dry they will still have their colour too.
Is using hydrangeas for my wedding a good idea or bad idea?
How long do hydrangeas last in floral arrangements?
Hydrangeas will probably last as long as any other cut flower in a bouquet as long as their stems are kept moist, they are kept cool and are not picked until the last moment.
If you want to keep hydrangeas longer, they are best picked when their colour is starting to fade slightly and the blooms are mature (they take on a kind of white, almost waxy appearance at this time, although they still have almost full colour). If you harvest them then, they will keep longer and can also be successfully dried. When dry they will still have their colour too.
I have pink Hydrangeas and I wish to change them to blue. What PH level of acidity should the soil be?
What should the PH level of the soil constantly be, if I want blue Hydrangeas? Do I have to water the plant everyday with the right PH level in the water? How long do I have to continue with this watering routine? Currently, I have many Hydrangea plants ranging from light powder pink to dark pink to light purple, to dark purple.
I have pink Hydrangeas and I wish to change them to blue. What PH level of acidity should the soil be?
Actually, instead of worrying about the pH in your water, it is much simpler to amend your soil to change the color of the hydrangea blossom.
So if they are pink now, and you want them to be blue, add gypsum, sulphur or peat moss to create a more acidic environment (lower the pH).
"The flower color of big leaf hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophilla) can be controlled by altering the soil pH. Blue flower color is produced by an acid soil condition (pH less then 6.5), while pink flower results from an alkaline soil condition (ph greater than 7.0)."
You can raise the pH with oyster shells, lime or wood ash.
Happy Gardening!
(Your hydrangeas sound lovely!)
Reply:I read once to change the color of hydrangeas, put a rusty nail or two in the dirt near the base of the plant (not in the plant).
Reply:Try chemo therapy or radio therapy.
%26amp; for ur soil above 11 ph
Reply:Not too acidic. Use kitchen waste as compost. Yes it does have to be constantly acidic.
I have pink Hydrangeas and I wish to change them to blue. What PH level of acidity should the soil be?
Actually, instead of worrying about the pH in your water, it is much simpler to amend your soil to change the color of the hydrangea blossom.
So if they are pink now, and you want them to be blue, add gypsum, sulphur or peat moss to create a more acidic environment (lower the pH).
"The flower color of big leaf hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophilla) can be controlled by altering the soil pH. Blue flower color is produced by an acid soil condition (pH less then 6.5), while pink flower results from an alkaline soil condition (ph greater than 7.0)."
You can raise the pH with oyster shells, lime or wood ash.
Happy Gardening!
(Your hydrangeas sound lovely!)
Reply:I read once to change the color of hydrangeas, put a rusty nail or two in the dirt near the base of the plant (not in the plant).
Reply:Try chemo therapy or radio therapy.
%26amp; for ur soil above 11 ph
Reply:Not too acidic. Use kitchen waste as compost. Yes it does have to be constantly acidic.
Question about roses and hydrangeas?
I moved in this house that has completely naked yard. I just bought hydrangeas and rose bushes for front, but was just told that neither will do well where I want to plant them. The area has only about 1-2 hours direct sunlight (early morning sun) then shaded by house rest of day. If I can't plant roses or hydrangeas there, what can I plant that will preferably have some blooms? If I can't plant my roses and hydrangeas there, I do have another place I would like to plant them, mostly full sun, but it is along a fence row where cows are kept and I don't know if the cattle would try to eat these plants and if they or poisonous to them. As you can tell, I am novice to landscaping, but willing to jump in with both feet!
Question about roses and hydrangeas?
Hi:
Roses do need some sunlight as well as Hydrangeas. Hydrangeas can take shade but a lot of the success with the Hydrangea is the soil condition. I am not sure what climate zone you live in but if you have an acid base soil, this will affect the possible color of your Hydrangea.
There are a varitey of different flowering shrubs that will do well in sun. There are many low maintenance evergreen shrubs available today. Here are a few:
Chinese Pizazz or Loropetalum - pink flowers in spring and summer.
Indian Hawthorn - white or pink flowers in spring.
Viburnums - different colors
Gardenia
Azaleas - they can take some sun
Flowering Quince
Forsythia
These are just a few. The main goal for you before picking out your plant specimens is to properly prepare the soil. I will link you to the plan - prep -plant page of my website. This will help you with your overall landscape. I will also link you to the gallery of plants section as this has many different trees,shrubs, flowers and herbs. There are descriptions as well as climate zones. Herbs also make wonderful flowering plants in a garden. I will also link you to the site map as this page has everything that is on the website. Browse through as you may be able to get other ideas and techniques on doing your landscape projects.
Good luck to you and if you need any further suggestions, please feel free to contact me at the website. Good luck to you and have a great day. I hope you find the right spot for your Roses and Hydrangeas.
Kimberly
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Reply:Hosta, Impatiens, Bleeding Heart, and Azaleas all do well in shade.
Reply:I'd speak to the people where I bought the plants for their suggestions. They probably know the area reasonably well so they can guide you. They are there to share their knowledge and experience as well as to sell you the product.
Good Gardening!!
Chemicals
Question about roses and hydrangeas?
Hi:
Roses do need some sunlight as well as Hydrangeas. Hydrangeas can take shade but a lot of the success with the Hydrangea is the soil condition. I am not sure what climate zone you live in but if you have an acid base soil, this will affect the possible color of your Hydrangea.
There are a varitey of different flowering shrubs that will do well in sun. There are many low maintenance evergreen shrubs available today. Here are a few:
Chinese Pizazz or Loropetalum - pink flowers in spring and summer.
Indian Hawthorn - white or pink flowers in spring.
Viburnums - different colors
Gardenia
Azaleas - they can take some sun
Flowering Quince
Forsythia
These are just a few. The main goal for you before picking out your plant specimens is to properly prepare the soil. I will link you to the plan - prep -plant page of my website. This will help you with your overall landscape. I will also link you to the gallery of plants section as this has many different trees,shrubs, flowers and herbs. There are descriptions as well as climate zones. Herbs also make wonderful flowering plants in a garden. I will also link you to the site map as this page has everything that is on the website. Browse through as you may be able to get other ideas and techniques on doing your landscape projects.
Good luck to you and if you need any further suggestions, please feel free to contact me at the website. Good luck to you and have a great day. I hope you find the right spot for your Roses and Hydrangeas.
Kimberly
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
Reply:Hosta, Impatiens, Bleeding Heart, and Azaleas all do well in shade.
Reply:I'd speak to the people where I bought the plants for their suggestions. They probably know the area reasonably well so they can guide you. They are there to share their knowledge and experience as well as to sell you the product.
Good Gardening!!
Chemicals
How does baskets with hydrangeas with roses in them for my wedding centerpieces sound for a casual fun look?
The hydrangeas will be purple and the roses white. For the baskets I'm thinking about varying the baskets, but keeping them similar by using wicker baskets. I want the wedding to have a fun casual look while still being pretty. I'm just not sure if baskets are better or possible instead of the traditional glass vases.
How does baskets with hydrangeas with roses in them for my wedding centerpieces sound for a casual fun look?
OMG!
I am having something very similar to that!!!! My roses will be purple, and my hydrangeas white. I was going for the casual elegance kind of look, and the floral designer thought this was a great combination.
Baskets will be really cute! I chose glass vases, too bad I didn't think of baskets!
Reply:Baskets would give it a nice causual touch. I think glass would be formal.
Reply:that sounds really really cute
Reply:It sounds beautiful.
Congrats
Reply:i think it would be perfect because thats what i had for my wedding vases would be good just to offset it put baskets and vases on tables but not together ,like every other one
Reply:That sounds really pretty and nice
Reply:Wow! Very pretty! I love hydrangeas and roses! And with the baskets it adds the "casual, fun look" that you are after. The glass vases will make it look more formal, so if you want informal, but pretty...stick with the wicker baskets! Very nice.
Reply:I had small ceramic vases/urns with white roses and blue hydrangea. I also had some ivy coming out of them - they looked very elegant actually. I think it will look beautiful in baskets.
Reply:Its sounds great ... I think I have seen photos of such a look , If you want photos to bring to your florist , or to get new ideas visit Sensational Brides. They have great hydrangea photos in the purple section.
They have every flower , centerpiece, bouquet Idea you can think of .
GOOD LUCK
How does baskets with hydrangeas with roses in them for my wedding centerpieces sound for a casual fun look?
OMG!
I am having something very similar to that!!!! My roses will be purple, and my hydrangeas white. I was going for the casual elegance kind of look, and the floral designer thought this was a great combination.
Baskets will be really cute! I chose glass vases, too bad I didn't think of baskets!
Reply:Baskets would give it a nice causual touch. I think glass would be formal.
Reply:that sounds really really cute
Reply:It sounds beautiful.
Congrats
Reply:i think it would be perfect because thats what i had for my wedding vases would be good just to offset it put baskets and vases on tables but not together ,like every other one
Reply:That sounds really pretty and nice
Reply:Wow! Very pretty! I love hydrangeas and roses! And with the baskets it adds the "casual, fun look" that you are after. The glass vases will make it look more formal, so if you want informal, but pretty...stick with the wicker baskets! Very nice.
Reply:I had small ceramic vases/urns with white roses and blue hydrangea. I also had some ivy coming out of them - they looked very elegant actually. I think it will look beautiful in baskets.
Reply:Its sounds great ... I think I have seen photos of such a look , If you want photos to bring to your florist , or to get new ideas visit Sensational Brides. They have great hydrangea photos in the purple section.
They have every flower , centerpiece, bouquet Idea you can think of .
GOOD LUCK
What to do with hydrangeas from a wholesaler?
I picked up some hydrangeas from a wholesaler this afternoon. They came with little gel packets on the end of each stem.
Should I take them off and put them in water?
What to do with hydrangeas from a wholesaler?
flowers or cuttings?
makes a difference
for cut flowers...
follow this care sheet
http://www.flowersbulbs.com/flowercare.p...
for rooted/ing cuttings...
follow the tip sheet
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/prop...
hope that helps
Reply:Can you give use a little more info?
Should I take them off and put them in water?
What to do with hydrangeas from a wholesaler?
flowers or cuttings?
makes a difference
for cut flowers...
follow this care sheet
http://www.flowersbulbs.com/flowercare.p...
for rooted/ing cuttings...
follow the tip sheet
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/prop...
hope that helps
Reply:Can you give use a little more info?
Scientific name of hydrangeas?
what is the scientific name of hydrangeas?
Scientific name of hydrangeas?
Hydrangea is the genus name, with several species, thus they are collectively known as Hydrangea sp.
Example: Hydrangea macrophylla
Here are several others: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrangea
Hydrangea anomala
Hydrangea arborescens
Hydrangea aspera.
Hydrangea bretschneideri.
Hydrangea candida.
Hydrangea caudatifolia.
Hydrangea chinensis.
Hydrangea chungii.
Hydrangea cinerea
Hydrangea coacta.
Hydrangea coenobialis.
Hydrangea davidii.
Scientific name of hydrangeas?
Hydrangea is the genus name, with several species, thus they are collectively known as Hydrangea sp.
Example: Hydrangea macrophylla
Here are several others: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrangea
Hydrangea anomala
Hydrangea arborescens
Hydrangea aspera.
Hydrangea bretschneideri.
Hydrangea candida.
Hydrangea caudatifolia.
Hydrangea chinensis.
Hydrangea chungii.
Hydrangea cinerea
Hydrangea coacta.
Hydrangea coenobialis.
Hydrangea davidii.
Buy silk flowers (hydrangeas) online wholesaler?? ship to aust?
does anyone no where i can order hydrangeas online that ship to australia?
Buy silk flowers (hydrangeas) online wholesaler?? ship to aust?
I know a wonderful flower lady who will buy them in Australia and ship them wherever you need them.
Her flowers are fantastic and she will go out of her way to get you what you need.
Send me an email for her details
If you are interested her website is down at the moment but some of her work can be seen here:
http://picasaweb.google.com.au/MyFabFlow...
I don't know if you can contact her directly through there, if not i'll send you her email privately on request
miriam
Buy silk flowers (hydrangeas) online wholesaler?? ship to aust?
I know a wonderful flower lady who will buy them in Australia and ship them wherever you need them.
Her flowers are fantastic and she will go out of her way to get you what you need.
Send me an email for her details
If you are interested her website is down at the moment but some of her work can be seen here:
http://picasaweb.google.com.au/MyFabFlow...
I don't know if you can contact her directly through there, if not i'll send you her email privately on request
miriam
Why do my hydrangeas die back to the ground every winter?
I have five hydrangeas: two on the east side of my house along the wall of the house, and three in a shade / part-shade garden on the south-west corner of the house, in the shade of a large thick-leaved maple tree. They all get morning sun (about five hours on the east side and three hours on the corner) and afternoon shade. This is the first spring for two (Blushing Bride that I paid $45 for and a blue lace-cap with variegated foliage, both on the corner bed) and the second spring for the rest. Every one of them died back to the ground over the winter. I waited extra-long to prune the dead stalks off, as I thought maybe I pruned too early last year, but still I only got new growth at the bottom. I also got hardly any blooms on any of them last year. All of them would look wilty and dreadful by the time the morning sun passed them by almost every day, regardless of how much I watered them, and the tips of the leaves turned brown. Too much water? Not enough water? Help!
Why do my hydrangeas die back to the ground every winter?
Hydrangeas are deciduous shrubs.
You have Hydrangea Blushing Bride which is a Hydrangrea macrophylla and it is deciduous. The lace cap is also a type of Hydrangea macrophylla. Deciduous means that they will die back in the winter, this is part of the normal growth cycle so do not be alarmed.
Deciduous means "falling off at maturity" or "tending to fall off" (deriving from the Latin word decidere, to fall off)[1] and is typically used in reference to trees or shrubs that lose their leaves seasonally and to the shedding of other plant structures such as petals after flowering or fruit when ripe. In a more specific sense deciduous means the dropping of a part that is no longer needed, or falling away after its purpose is finished. In plants it is the result of natural processes; in other fields the word has a similar meaning, including deciduous antlers in deer or deciduous teeth, also known as baby teeth, in some mammals, including human children.[
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deciduous
Hydrangea macrophylla: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrangea_m...
Growing tips: http://www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/faqs/hy...
http://www.colorchoiceplants.com/hydrang...
Some plants are evergreen (do not lose leaves/foliage), some are semi-deciduous or semi-evergreen (lose some leaves/foliage) and the rest are deciduous (losing all leaves/foliage). Hope this helps. :)
EDIT: Oh, gotcha...why are they dying all the way down?? Perhaps you are losing all the stems because you are right on the border of where they are hardy to. And yes, they grow anew from the base. I'm in Z9 and so mine don't go right to the ground but I do clean up the base of them. I believe the woodier ones do not entirely die down (ex. H. petiolaris, H. quercifolia, H. paniculata) but to be completely honest I've never really paid attention to them in the winter.
And it does sound like you'll miss the blooms again this year if you pruned too late. So sorry! Maybe you'll get a few surprise blooms - plants are pretty resilient. :)
Here's another link about pruning: http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/prun...
Why do my hydrangeas die back to the ground every winter?
Hydrangeas are deciduous shrubs.
You have Hydrangea Blushing Bride which is a Hydrangrea macrophylla and it is deciduous. The lace cap is also a type of Hydrangea macrophylla. Deciduous means that they will die back in the winter, this is part of the normal growth cycle so do not be alarmed.
Deciduous means "falling off at maturity" or "tending to fall off" (deriving from the Latin word decidere, to fall off)[1] and is typically used in reference to trees or shrubs that lose their leaves seasonally and to the shedding of other plant structures such as petals after flowering or fruit when ripe. In a more specific sense deciduous means the dropping of a part that is no longer needed, or falling away after its purpose is finished. In plants it is the result of natural processes; in other fields the word has a similar meaning, including deciduous antlers in deer or deciduous teeth, also known as baby teeth, in some mammals, including human children.[
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deciduous
Hydrangea macrophylla: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrangea_m...
Growing tips: http://www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/faqs/hy...
http://www.colorchoiceplants.com/hydrang...
Some plants are evergreen (do not lose leaves/foliage), some are semi-deciduous or semi-evergreen (lose some leaves/foliage) and the rest are deciduous (losing all leaves/foliage). Hope this helps. :)
EDIT: Oh, gotcha...why are they dying all the way down?? Perhaps you are losing all the stems because you are right on the border of where they are hardy to. And yes, they grow anew from the base. I'm in Z9 and so mine don't go right to the ground but I do clean up the base of them. I believe the woodier ones do not entirely die down (ex. H. petiolaris, H. quercifolia, H. paniculata) but to be completely honest I've never really paid attention to them in the winter.
And it does sound like you'll miss the blooms again this year if you pruned too late. So sorry! Maybe you'll get a few surprise blooms - plants are pretty resilient. :)
Here's another link about pruning: http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/prun...
Diseases of hydrangeas?
I require information on the diseases of hydrangeas
Diseases of hydrangeas?
Ever thought of visiting your local library for a book on the subject, or garden centre, they usually have an adviser.
They need a lot of water to thrive, I know that.
Diseases of hydrangeas?
Ever thought of visiting your local library for a book on the subject, or garden centre, they usually have an adviser.
They need a lot of water to thrive, I know that.
HELP, MY hydrangeas ARE DYING!!?
hello, ive had my hydrangeas for about a week now and ive read that they do best in morning sun and afternoon shade..ive been doing that for about 4 days now..but for the first 3 days they were in mostly shade and they were not dying..im afraid there going to die really really fast..i water them everydays and take care of all my plants very well...what do i do?? by the way i live in orlando fl..
HELP, MY hydrangeas ARE DYING!!?
I disagree with the other posters. First, you need to put those hydrangea back in the shade all day for a few days, and make CERTAIN they stay hydrated. Once you have brought them back to life in this way, you need to get them into the ground, in rich, organic well drained soil. Then you need to keep them watered. In Florida heat, hydrangea will need substantial watering, especially while young. When you notice the plant wilting a bit, give it a good water and you will see it bounce back within an hour or two. The key is to really keep an eye on it -- if you let it go too far with wilting, it will die. Young hydrangea will need a lot of water until established, and then you can go several days between watering with your mature plants. That is one reason why the key to success with this plant is to buy the biggest one you can afford when you are starting out.
Add a little bit of alumionum sulfate to the soil when planting for the bluest blooms on most varieties.
Reply:Potted or planted in the ground?
Don't water every day - root rot. Potted plants, depending on size and location only need weekly watering.
Lift the pot, light = dry, add water, heavy = wet, withold water.
Smell the pot -- should smell nice, not like rotted vegetation = root rot.
Plunkem in the ground. Here http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=hydrang...
Reply:You may be over watering your plant. They like moist soil, not wet, I would not water them everyday.
Reply:please let the plant dry out now and then Don't water every day
Reply:io fare paolo
HELP, MY hydrangeas ARE DYING!!?
I disagree with the other posters. First, you need to put those hydrangea back in the shade all day for a few days, and make CERTAIN they stay hydrated. Once you have brought them back to life in this way, you need to get them into the ground, in rich, organic well drained soil. Then you need to keep them watered. In Florida heat, hydrangea will need substantial watering, especially while young. When you notice the plant wilting a bit, give it a good water and you will see it bounce back within an hour or two. The key is to really keep an eye on it -- if you let it go too far with wilting, it will die. Young hydrangea will need a lot of water until established, and then you can go several days between watering with your mature plants. That is one reason why the key to success with this plant is to buy the biggest one you can afford when you are starting out.
Add a little bit of alumionum sulfate to the soil when planting for the bluest blooms on most varieties.
Reply:Potted or planted in the ground?
Don't water every day - root rot. Potted plants, depending on size and location only need weekly watering.
Lift the pot, light = dry, add water, heavy = wet, withold water.
Smell the pot -- should smell nice, not like rotted vegetation = root rot.
Plunkem in the ground. Here http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=hydrang...
Reply:You may be over watering your plant. They like moist soil, not wet, I would not water them everyday.
Reply:please let the plant dry out now and then Don't water every day
Reply:io fare paolo
Need Help . . Hydrangeas in an outdoor wedding???
I am getting married outdoors in mid-June 2008 in Central Washington. The temperture is projected to be in the 80s-90s in the late afternoon and evening. Everyone keeps telling me that my choice of hydrangeas is not going to work because they are going to wilt before the wedding is over, even if I keep them in water. Does anyone have experience with this flower? Is this true? If it is, any suggestions for a cornflower-lightblue flower instead? Thanks!
Need Help . . Hydrangeas in an outdoor wedding???
I had hydrangeas in July in California last year when it was in the upper 90s...THEY DID NOT WILT. I kept them hydrated, nothing special. They really are a durable flower. Stick with them, they are lovely.
sidenote: I'll send pics if you like lol.
Reply:Hydrangeas are a hardy flower. Our wedding was outside and about 80 and they were the flowers that lasted the longest
Reply:I have seen hydrangeas in a number of weddings in everywhere from Alabama to California and have never seen them wilt. Just make sure you keep them as hydrated as possible beforehand and you should be fine.
irene
Need Help . . Hydrangeas in an outdoor wedding???
I had hydrangeas in July in California last year when it was in the upper 90s...THEY DID NOT WILT. I kept them hydrated, nothing special. They really are a durable flower. Stick with them, they are lovely.
sidenote: I'll send pics if you like lol.
Reply:Hydrangeas are a hardy flower. Our wedding was outside and about 80 and they were the flowers that lasted the longest
Reply:I have seen hydrangeas in a number of weddings in everywhere from Alabama to California and have never seen them wilt. Just make sure you keep them as hydrated as possible beforehand and you should be fine.
irene
Any Info on growing Hydrangeas?????
Hiya home gardeners....
I gardened in Upstate NY for many years but now I live in Nashville.....we were given permission to remove all the dead shrubs %26amp; trees from the small plot of land infront of our cottage style condo....except for a corner that gets morning %26amp; early afternnoon sun, then shade early afternoon on, the plot is very sunny from sunup to sundown...I've got gaillardia %26amp; shasta daisies planned for my wee flower bed...the Crimson Queen japanese maple %26amp; boxleaf shrubs we've planted are doing beautifully......
...however in the corner that does get shade from early afternoon (1 pm to sunset) I've been entertaining the idea of a
hydrangea...I understand the' pee-gee' variety might be the way to go rather than an oakleaf or mophead....any suggestions? if anybody grows hydrangeas in this zone ( 6 )
perhaps you can give me some tips...and if there's a better suited perenial that blooms white, all suggestions are welcomed! My hubby suggested a white lilac (my fav) ???????
Any Info on growing Hydrangeas?????
a snow ball bush would fit nicely there
Reply:you will love the aroma Report It
Reply:Hydrangeas do need some sun and plenty of water. They are an acid loving plant and need to be fed in early spring and late fall. They are pruned AFTER the leafs form in the spring and they have to be pruned every year. That is when you take out the dead wood. No pruning is necessary at any other time.
Reply:pop over here for lots of info and pics of the goodies....down the left side of the page...........
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/
now that you're in TN, you're in a good spot for any type you like... just so long as you can get water to them.... been kinda dry in your area?... you in the mountains?... oh, they love it there.....
Reply:Hi:
I am a landscaper and designer and I live in zone seven. Hydrangeas are beautiful specimens and the PeeG ee variety is specimen will do wonderful in zones three through eight. The PeeGee does like full sun. The Anabelle can take a good amount of shade. The French Hydrangea can take partial shade. The French Hydrangea has pink flowers and the Anabelle has white. Other suggestions:
Tea Olive - Osmanthus- fast growing evergreen small tree. Fragrant tiny white blooms throughout the year. Will grow three to four feet a year.
Flowering Qunice - deciduous - full sun to partial shade, Beautiful spring time flowers.
A beautiful shrub is the Pieris Japonica - great shade shrub that is Japanese and will bloom white flowers in late winter and early spring.
These are just a few. I will link you to the gallery of plants section of my website. Browse through and see if you can find some other plant specimens that may help you. I will also link you to the site map, as this page has everything that is on the website. Browse through and see if you can find any other information that may help you in your new surroundings. Feel free to contact me if you need further help. Good luck to you and welcome to the south!
Kimberly
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I gardened in Upstate NY for many years but now I live in Nashville.....we were given permission to remove all the dead shrubs %26amp; trees from the small plot of land infront of our cottage style condo....except for a corner that gets morning %26amp; early afternnoon sun, then shade early afternoon on, the plot is very sunny from sunup to sundown...I've got gaillardia %26amp; shasta daisies planned for my wee flower bed...the Crimson Queen japanese maple %26amp; boxleaf shrubs we've planted are doing beautifully......
...however in the corner that does get shade from early afternoon (1 pm to sunset) I've been entertaining the idea of a
hydrangea...I understand the' pee-gee' variety might be the way to go rather than an oakleaf or mophead....any suggestions? if anybody grows hydrangeas in this zone ( 6 )
perhaps you can give me some tips...and if there's a better suited perenial that blooms white, all suggestions are welcomed! My hubby suggested a white lilac (my fav) ???????
Any Info on growing Hydrangeas?????
a snow ball bush would fit nicely there
Reply:you will love the aroma Report It
Reply:Hydrangeas do need some sun and plenty of water. They are an acid loving plant and need to be fed in early spring and late fall. They are pruned AFTER the leafs form in the spring and they have to be pruned every year. That is when you take out the dead wood. No pruning is necessary at any other time.
Reply:pop over here for lots of info and pics of the goodies....down the left side of the page...........
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/
now that you're in TN, you're in a good spot for any type you like... just so long as you can get water to them.... been kinda dry in your area?... you in the mountains?... oh, they love it there.....
Reply:Hi:
I am a landscaper and designer and I live in zone seven. Hydrangeas are beautiful specimens and the PeeG ee variety is specimen will do wonderful in zones three through eight. The PeeGee does like full sun. The Anabelle can take a good amount of shade. The French Hydrangea can take partial shade. The French Hydrangea has pink flowers and the Anabelle has white. Other suggestions:
Tea Olive - Osmanthus- fast growing evergreen small tree. Fragrant tiny white blooms throughout the year. Will grow three to four feet a year.
Flowering Qunice - deciduous - full sun to partial shade, Beautiful spring time flowers.
A beautiful shrub is the Pieris Japonica - great shade shrub that is Japanese and will bloom white flowers in late winter and early spring.
These are just a few. I will link you to the gallery of plants section of my website. Browse through and see if you can find some other plant specimens that may help you. I will also link you to the site map, as this page has everything that is on the website. Browse through and see if you can find any other information that may help you in your new surroundings. Feel free to contact me if you need further help. Good luck to you and welcome to the south!
Kimberly
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Cheap Hydrangeas? Endless Summer?
where can i get cheap endless summer plants (hydrangeas)??
Cheap Hydrangeas? Endless Summer?
Check out the catalogue such as "Four Seasons Nursery" and the many affiliates. I have gotten many plants by exchanging plants (when dividing mine) with other local people. This ad's to the variety of plants for both people.
Cheap Hydrangeas? Endless Summer?
Check out the catalogue such as "Four Seasons Nursery" and the many affiliates. I have gotten many plants by exchanging plants (when dividing mine) with other local people. This ad's to the variety of plants for both people.
Can hydrangeas be replanted without dying?
My husband and I are planning to put in a privacy fence. I want to dig up my nikko blue hydrangeas and put them in front of the privacy fence. Bad thing is that we are doing the fence very soon, and the hydrangeas are already starting to bud out with new growth. Will being moved kill them?
Can hydrangeas be replanted without dying?
It won't kill them just make sure you get most of the root ball and water water water.
Edit: Please don't prune your hydrangeas after you transplant. That will definitely kill them. They cannot stand that much shock at one time. I wouldn't even prune them until next year when they have took root good.
Reply:You can replant you hydrangea...No problem!!
Although you might not have a full plant this year,
Next year you will be almost back to normal...
maybe add some bone meal in the hole, and water it all the time..
Good luck...
I love the color, i had a blue one, and i put blue lights in it, it looked awesome!!
Reply:Depending on what zone you are in I would suggest moving them as early in the season as possible. They will go into a bit of shock but they are EXTREMELY resilent. After a bit of ugly time they will spring right back. Possibly dig them up now and keep them in a large container until they can be transplanted.
Reply:Yes you can transplant them, just DO NOT PRUNE them, you said they have new growth on them, why would you prune that off????? The main thing is when you do remove them is that you get as much tap root as possible and unless you can plant them as soon as you dig them, then put them in a bucket of epsom salt, this will keep moisture in the roots and stems. Don't forget to add time released fertilizer in to the hole before you plant. Keep the plants moist but not soggy, do not water the leaves, this is another plant that easily developes leaf spot disease and powdery mildew or downy mildew, water only in the mornings. I grow and bump up hundreds every year, just remember what hydra means, hydrangeas love water, don't deprive them after transplanting. Good Luck replanting.
Reply:dig out a large root ball re plant in new possision then prune the plant by approxly one third water regualy but note plants wont have many flowers
Reply:You can move them, but afterward give them lots of water. They may not be as big as they have been for you this year, but next year they will be just the size you had before you transplanted.
Can hydrangeas be replanted without dying?
It won't kill them just make sure you get most of the root ball and water water water.
Edit: Please don't prune your hydrangeas after you transplant. That will definitely kill them. They cannot stand that much shock at one time. I wouldn't even prune them until next year when they have took root good.
Reply:You can replant you hydrangea...No problem!!
Although you might not have a full plant this year,
Next year you will be almost back to normal...
maybe add some bone meal in the hole, and water it all the time..
Good luck...
I love the color, i had a blue one, and i put blue lights in it, it looked awesome!!
Reply:Depending on what zone you are in I would suggest moving them as early in the season as possible. They will go into a bit of shock but they are EXTREMELY resilent. After a bit of ugly time they will spring right back. Possibly dig them up now and keep them in a large container until they can be transplanted.
Reply:Yes you can transplant them, just DO NOT PRUNE them, you said they have new growth on them, why would you prune that off????? The main thing is when you do remove them is that you get as much tap root as possible and unless you can plant them as soon as you dig them, then put them in a bucket of epsom salt, this will keep moisture in the roots and stems. Don't forget to add time released fertilizer in to the hole before you plant. Keep the plants moist but not soggy, do not water the leaves, this is another plant that easily developes leaf spot disease and powdery mildew or downy mildew, water only in the mornings. I grow and bump up hundreds every year, just remember what hydra means, hydrangeas love water, don't deprive them after transplanting. Good Luck replanting.
Reply:dig out a large root ball re plant in new possision then prune the plant by approxly one third water regualy but note plants wont have many flowers
Reply:You can move them, but afterward give them lots of water. They may not be as big as they have been for you this year, but next year they will be just the size you had before you transplanted.
Growing hydrangeas from root clippings?
Growing hydrangeas from root clippings?
I have two hydrangea root clippings that I started from my plant several weeks ago. Today I removed both clippings (full of roots) from the damp sand bed, where I started the rooting process a few weeks ago. I've transplanted them into small pots using a rich, acidic soil mixture taken from my compost bin. My question is, should I plant these 3" root clippings directly into the garden bed taking a chance on winter, or should I keep them potted outside, or move them inside, until next spring? Hope someone here can help, I sure hate to loose them now after all the diligent care I've given them. I live in the southeast region with mild, but very cold winters. Thanks!
Growing hydrangeas from root clippings?
Heather,
A cold frame would be great.
If you don't quite want to do that, I would suggest digging them into the ground. Leave them potted. Dig in a protected part of the garden, near the house. Once in the ground, I would mulch them over with a shredded bark, 2-3".
An unheated porch would be okay too, just be sure to keep them watered.
Good luck
I hope that this helps
Reply:I would suggest that you keep them in an unheated garage for the winter - give them some protection but let them start hardening off.
Wisdom Teeth
I have two hydrangea root clippings that I started from my plant several weeks ago. Today I removed both clippings (full of roots) from the damp sand bed, where I started the rooting process a few weeks ago. I've transplanted them into small pots using a rich, acidic soil mixture taken from my compost bin. My question is, should I plant these 3" root clippings directly into the garden bed taking a chance on winter, or should I keep them potted outside, or move them inside, until next spring? Hope someone here can help, I sure hate to loose them now after all the diligent care I've given them. I live in the southeast region with mild, but very cold winters. Thanks!
Growing hydrangeas from root clippings?
Heather,
A cold frame would be great.
If you don't quite want to do that, I would suggest digging them into the ground. Leave them potted. Dig in a protected part of the garden, near the house. Once in the ground, I would mulch them over with a shredded bark, 2-3".
An unheated porch would be okay too, just be sure to keep them watered.
Good luck
I hope that this helps
Reply:I would suggest that you keep them in an unheated garage for the winter - give them some protection but let them start hardening off.
Wisdom Teeth
Hydrangeas?
I have a blue mophead, transplanted from a 3 gallon pot into a 5 gallon pot after it bloomed. Lots of new green growth. When is the best time to plant this %26amp; what do i do to the soil to keep them blue ?
Hydrangeas?
Hi:
The best time to plant a Hyrdangea is in the fall. If your ground doesn't freeze, you can go ahead and plant it now. Your Hydrangea is deciduous and will die in the winter time.
Acid plays a big role in what color your Hyrdangea will be. I would recommend for you to get your soil tested as this is a sure way to find out how much acid is your soil. You will be able to add acid or add some lime if the soil has too much acid in it.
I will link you to my garden section as it has a page on Hydrangeas. I also will link you to my site map as I have different articles on transplanting shrubs, preparing the soil, and watering techniques.
Good luck to you and if you have any more questions, please feel free to contact me at the website. Hope this has helped some and have a great day!
Kimberly
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Reply:you don`t say where you are if cold keep in pot till spring .if warm plant now.acid soil for blue flowers .old tea bags round base of plant works.
Reply:I agree wait until spring to plant it because right now is the time to dead head and prune it. I use Epsom salts like 1/2 cup around the base of the plant to keep it blue, or you can buy an acid based fertilizer. I'm in zone 9
Reply:wonderful site here will answer just about all your questions on hydras...
www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com
scroll down the page... on the left is links to lots of info.... stuff about color change is there, as well as planting and fertilzing tips..... look at the mophead link for some great pictures and info, too... and don't miss the FAQ's!!.... this site owner is a cyber-pal of mine.... if you don't find info that you need or just have a great picture you'd like to share online, email her....she's happy to help.......
Reply:The "Blue" type Hydrangeas are usually in the species macrophylla or serrata. These two species are border-line hardy in my area, but in other USDA hardiness zones, would be quite hardy. Not knowing where you live or which zone you live in, makes answering the question very difficult.
If you live in USDA hardiness zones 5 or 6, I'd probably try to winter it over in it's pot, in an unheated garage or porch. Be sure to water it occasionally. Don't try to grow it as a houseplant, allow it to be dormant.
If you live somewhere warmer, fall or early winter is an okay time to plant it into the garden. Again keep it watered until the ground freezes, if it does.
You need to keep the soil acidic to keep the flowers blue. Start by having a soil pH test done, or doing a homeowner test yourself. If your soil is acidic, you'll have to do very little, if it's alkaline or neutral, then you'll have to work. I'd recommend Aluminum Sulphate to keep the flowers blue, soil sulpher or iron supplements may do it, but I prefer Aluminum.
I hope that this helps
Good luck-
Hydrangeas?
Hi:
The best time to plant a Hyrdangea is in the fall. If your ground doesn't freeze, you can go ahead and plant it now. Your Hydrangea is deciduous and will die in the winter time.
Acid plays a big role in what color your Hyrdangea will be. I would recommend for you to get your soil tested as this is a sure way to find out how much acid is your soil. You will be able to add acid or add some lime if the soil has too much acid in it.
I will link you to my garden section as it has a page on Hydrangeas. I also will link you to my site map as I have different articles on transplanting shrubs, preparing the soil, and watering techniques.
Good luck to you and if you have any more questions, please feel free to contact me at the website. Hope this has helped some and have a great day!
Kimberly
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
Reply:you don`t say where you are if cold keep in pot till spring .if warm plant now.acid soil for blue flowers .old tea bags round base of plant works.
Reply:I agree wait until spring to plant it because right now is the time to dead head and prune it. I use Epsom salts like 1/2 cup around the base of the plant to keep it blue, or you can buy an acid based fertilizer. I'm in zone 9
Reply:wonderful site here will answer just about all your questions on hydras...
www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com
scroll down the page... on the left is links to lots of info.... stuff about color change is there, as well as planting and fertilzing tips..... look at the mophead link for some great pictures and info, too... and don't miss the FAQ's!!.... this site owner is a cyber-pal of mine.... if you don't find info that you need or just have a great picture you'd like to share online, email her....she's happy to help.......
Reply:The "Blue" type Hydrangeas are usually in the species macrophylla or serrata. These two species are border-line hardy in my area, but in other USDA hardiness zones, would be quite hardy. Not knowing where you live or which zone you live in, makes answering the question very difficult.
If you live in USDA hardiness zones 5 or 6, I'd probably try to winter it over in it's pot, in an unheated garage or porch. Be sure to water it occasionally. Don't try to grow it as a houseplant, allow it to be dormant.
If you live somewhere warmer, fall or early winter is an okay time to plant it into the garden. Again keep it watered until the ground freezes, if it does.
You need to keep the soil acidic to keep the flowers blue. Start by having a soil pH test done, or doing a homeowner test yourself. If your soil is acidic, you'll have to do very little, if it's alkaline or neutral, then you'll have to work. I'd recommend Aluminum Sulphate to keep the flowers blue, soil sulpher or iron supplements may do it, but I prefer Aluminum.
I hope that this helps
Good luck-
Hydrangeas?
I have a potted hydrangea that was thriving really well up unitl this week. I water it every other day or every 2 days. I give it lots of sunlight(maybe too much??) I dont know much about flowers, can some one tell me how to care for these?
Hydrangeas?
Hi:
Hydrangeas can be temperamental. I agree with the first answer as Hydrangeas do need acid in their soil make up. The amount of acid will determine the color of your flowers.
I am a landscaper and designer and it sounds like you may be watering the Hydrangea too much. Hydrangeas do well in the ground, but with you having it in a container, make sure your container is big enough to allow the root systems to grow properly and mature. Hydrangeas can take sun but will do well in partial shade. I will link you to the garden project section of my website. There is a page on Hydrangeas that may help you out.
I hope this has helped some and if you need further help, let me know. I will also link you to the site map, as this page has everything that is on the website. Browse through and see if you can find any other articles, tips or techniques that can be helpful. Good luck with your Hydrangea and have a great day!
Kimberly
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Reply:YOU NEED ACITIC SOIL FOR THE FLOWERS. SO YOU SHOULD ASK A LOCAL NURSURY OR GARDEN STORE ON HOW TO GET IT TO BE MORE ACITIC. THIS TYPE OF SOIL ALSO DETERMINES FLOWER COLORS
Reply:It sounds like you are growing this as a house plant so i would cut back the water and fertilize with a brand for hydrangias at half strength i hope this helps.
Hydrangeas?
Hi:
Hydrangeas can be temperamental. I agree with the first answer as Hydrangeas do need acid in their soil make up. The amount of acid will determine the color of your flowers.
I am a landscaper and designer and it sounds like you may be watering the Hydrangea too much. Hydrangeas do well in the ground, but with you having it in a container, make sure your container is big enough to allow the root systems to grow properly and mature. Hydrangeas can take sun but will do well in partial shade. I will link you to the garden project section of my website. There is a page on Hydrangeas that may help you out.
I hope this has helped some and if you need further help, let me know. I will also link you to the site map, as this page has everything that is on the website. Browse through and see if you can find any other articles, tips or techniques that can be helpful. Good luck with your Hydrangea and have a great day!
Kimberly
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
Reply:YOU NEED ACITIC SOIL FOR THE FLOWERS. SO YOU SHOULD ASK A LOCAL NURSURY OR GARDEN STORE ON HOW TO GET IT TO BE MORE ACITIC. THIS TYPE OF SOIL ALSO DETERMINES FLOWER COLORS
Reply:It sounds like you are growing this as a house plant so i would cut back the water and fertilize with a brand for hydrangias at half strength i hope this helps.
Hydrangeas?
If you cut hydrangeas when they bloom, will they grow back this season?
Hydrangeas?
Depends on the variety. Most "mophead" types bloom on old wood, so you'll only get one flush of blooms. The cultivar 'Endless Summer' blooms on both old and new wood, so it keeps going longer. The nice thing about hydrangeas is that the flowers dry so well, it can look like it's still blooming even if the flowers have lost their color from being dead...
Reply:Depending on how long your season is, they may send up shoots from lower down that will create a flower.
Reply:plant them where it is moist, also put a penny or copper nail in the hole when you plant them, this will help with the colors.
Reply:you can cut your hydrangeas but wait till fall...early spring pruning is ok. if you cut flowers to take inside after blooming it's ok the plant will still produce other blooms.friends have theirs to the ground in the fall and they came back just fine.
Reply:They bloom for about 3 weeks. If you live where there are 4 seasons then ' no ' they won't rebloom theis season if you cut them
Hydrangeas?
Depends on the variety. Most "mophead" types bloom on old wood, so you'll only get one flush of blooms. The cultivar 'Endless Summer' blooms on both old and new wood, so it keeps going longer. The nice thing about hydrangeas is that the flowers dry so well, it can look like it's still blooming even if the flowers have lost their color from being dead...
Reply:Depending on how long your season is, they may send up shoots from lower down that will create a flower.
Reply:plant them where it is moist, also put a penny or copper nail in the hole when you plant them, this will help with the colors.
Reply:you can cut your hydrangeas but wait till fall...early spring pruning is ok. if you cut flowers to take inside after blooming it's ok the plant will still produce other blooms.friends have theirs to the ground in the fall and they came back just fine.
Reply:They bloom for about 3 weeks. If you live where there are 4 seasons then ' no ' they won't rebloom theis season if you cut them
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