I just noticed a lot of brown spots on the branches of my bush. they look similiar to the spots bananas get on them. little brown dots all over. what are they and how do i get rid of them? thanks
What are these brown spots on hydrangea bush stems? HELP!?
This is "normal" on some varieties. Nothing to worry about. You "don't" have any disease or anything. These brown spots appear on the new, green wood. This is what makes the plant attractive to some gardeners.
...Billy Ray
Reply:Don't worry, I have the same thing on my drangeas also, and I'm not worried a bit. And thanks for choosing a best answer. Report It
Reply:I had several suffer from this. One just kept getting worse and died. I think is was root rot or wilt. In any case, spraying with insect and diesease control returned the rest of the plants to health.
You may be able to spray with just a fungicide.
-Doug
Friday, May 21, 2010
When (on the East Coast) are hydrangea supposed to bloom? I planted one last year---the leaves are beautiful,
but no flowers.
When (on the East Coast) are hydrangea supposed to bloom? I planted one last year---the leaves are beautiful,
Very soon. I just planted a hydrangea and it is already in bloom. My neighbor has a really big and really old hydrangea hedge. It has not bloomed yet but it will soon. Be patient and enjoy :)
Reply:Depends on the type of Hydrangea you planted.
Smooth Hydrangea - an Annabelle type Hydrangea is setting out blooms now. They're green now and will turn white soon. Typical bloom period June - September.
Bigleaf Hydrangea - Nikko Blue type Hydrangea. Bloom period is July - August, though this plant will bloom sooner in warmer climates.
Panicle Hydrangea - Tardiva, Unique type Hydrangea. Bloom period is mid-July through September, though flowers lose color and persist into winter.
Oak Leaf Hydrangea - Bloom period is late June through July. Flower colors fade but persist on plant. Blooms earlier in warmer climates.
Reply:Mine are alreday in bloom I live in zone 6.
When (on the East Coast) are hydrangea supposed to bloom? I planted one last year---the leaves are beautiful,
Very soon. I just planted a hydrangea and it is already in bloom. My neighbor has a really big and really old hydrangea hedge. It has not bloomed yet but it will soon. Be patient and enjoy :)
Reply:Depends on the type of Hydrangea you planted.
Smooth Hydrangea - an Annabelle type Hydrangea is setting out blooms now. They're green now and will turn white soon. Typical bloom period June - September.
Bigleaf Hydrangea - Nikko Blue type Hydrangea. Bloom period is July - August, though this plant will bloom sooner in warmer climates.
Panicle Hydrangea - Tardiva, Unique type Hydrangea. Bloom period is mid-July through September, though flowers lose color and persist into winter.
Oak Leaf Hydrangea - Bloom period is late June through July. Flower colors fade but persist on plant. Blooms earlier in warmer climates.
Reply:Mine are alreday in bloom I live in zone 6.
How should I care for my Hydrangea plant? It is in a container outside.?
It wilts every afternoon and is restored every morning.
How should I care for my Hydrangea plant? It is in a container outside.?
The Plant Hunter makes some good points. Definitely your wilting problem is directly related to the amount of sunlight the plant is receiving. Hydrangea macrophylla (Big Leaf Hydrangea) and Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth Hydrangea) drink alot of water, and in sunny spot, even a really good watering program may leave these plants wilting in full sun. Definitely repotting could be in order.
I would advise that either of these plants be moved to a more shaded location, that should also help alleviate the wilting. Neither species like/ can handle full sun.
I hope that this helps
Good luck-
Reply:Time to re-pot it and move it out of direct sun. Buy a GOOD QUALITY potting soil and a container at least half again as large as the current container (be sure the container has drain holes in the bottom.. don't plug it up!). Fertilize it with Miracid fertilizer about once every two weeks.
Hydrangea like lots of moisture and don't like getting too much sun.
Reply:It sounds like your have a French Hydrangea / Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla). This species of Hydrangea is prone to wilting in full sun. Some cultivars are worse than others. The variety Endless Summer is very prone to wilting.
This plant should be located in an area that gets filtered shade or only a few hours of sun. The wilting may not hurt the plant but it does look bad and requires that you water the plant more often.
This species of Hydrangea forms it flowers in late summer - fall and thus you should do only minimal pruning to remove the spend flowers in the spring, or older non-flowering stems. If you live in a cold climate it may be necessary to move the container into the garage or some protected area so the flower buds do not freeze.
Avoid fertilizing after mid-summer, otherwise you will promote excess growth that can be damaged in the winter.
Flower color can be changed from pink to blue by adding aluminum sulfate in the fall and spring. Phosphorus and lime will result in pink flowers. The choice is yours.
I wrote an article on Hydrangea care that may be helpful. See it at:
http://www.springmeadownursery.com/prune...
Wisdom Teeth
How should I care for my Hydrangea plant? It is in a container outside.?
The Plant Hunter makes some good points. Definitely your wilting problem is directly related to the amount of sunlight the plant is receiving. Hydrangea macrophylla (Big Leaf Hydrangea) and Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth Hydrangea) drink alot of water, and in sunny spot, even a really good watering program may leave these plants wilting in full sun. Definitely repotting could be in order.
I would advise that either of these plants be moved to a more shaded location, that should also help alleviate the wilting. Neither species like/ can handle full sun.
I hope that this helps
Good luck-
Reply:Time to re-pot it and move it out of direct sun. Buy a GOOD QUALITY potting soil and a container at least half again as large as the current container (be sure the container has drain holes in the bottom.. don't plug it up!). Fertilize it with Miracid fertilizer about once every two weeks.
Hydrangea like lots of moisture and don't like getting too much sun.
Reply:It sounds like your have a French Hydrangea / Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla). This species of Hydrangea is prone to wilting in full sun. Some cultivars are worse than others. The variety Endless Summer is very prone to wilting.
This plant should be located in an area that gets filtered shade or only a few hours of sun. The wilting may not hurt the plant but it does look bad and requires that you water the plant more often.
This species of Hydrangea forms it flowers in late summer - fall and thus you should do only minimal pruning to remove the spend flowers in the spring, or older non-flowering stems. If you live in a cold climate it may be necessary to move the container into the garage or some protected area so the flower buds do not freeze.
Avoid fertilizing after mid-summer, otherwise you will promote excess growth that can be damaged in the winter.
Flower color can be changed from pink to blue by adding aluminum sulfate in the fall and spring. Phosphorus and lime will result in pink flowers. The choice is yours.
I wrote an article on Hydrangea care that may be helpful. See it at:
http://www.springmeadownursery.com/prune...
Wisdom Teeth
What is the white stuff on my hydrangea?
I have two hydrangea bushes with white, almost looks like bird poop, on the underside of the leaves and some on the stems.
I wasn't sure if it was a fungus and what to do about it.
I don't want my bushes to be damaged.
What is the white stuff on my hydrangea?
Could be spittlebugs - they leave a white foamy stuff, but don't do harm. Or butterfly/moth larvae. Keep an eye on it and if it doesn't seem to be hurting the plant (lots of leaves curling up, stems dying) I'd leave it alone.
Reply:Here is a list of Hydrangea diseases
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_hyd...
If you dont see it on this list your probably safe.
Reply:There is a certain butterfly that has larva shaped like and looking like bird poop--so the birds won't eat them. Maybe that's it. Check and see if it's actually a living creature. What tipped me off is that it is on the stems as well as the leaves.
Reply:You must have very perverse neighbours then.
Reply:It sounds like powdery mildew. Only water in the morning so the leaves have time to dry out before dark - when mildew can form.
Reply:What is the white stuff on my hydrangea? ="HYDRANGRA WHITE STUFF"
I wasn't sure if it was a fungus and what to do about it.
I don't want my bushes to be damaged.
What is the white stuff on my hydrangea?
Could be spittlebugs - they leave a white foamy stuff, but don't do harm. Or butterfly/moth larvae. Keep an eye on it and if it doesn't seem to be hurting the plant (lots of leaves curling up, stems dying) I'd leave it alone.
Reply:Here is a list of Hydrangea diseases
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_hyd...
If you dont see it on this list your probably safe.
Reply:There is a certain butterfly that has larva shaped like and looking like bird poop--so the birds won't eat them. Maybe that's it. Check and see if it's actually a living creature. What tipped me off is that it is on the stems as well as the leaves.
Reply:You must have very perverse neighbours then.
Reply:It sounds like powdery mildew. Only water in the morning so the leaves have time to dry out before dark - when mildew can form.
Reply:What is the white stuff on my hydrangea? ="HYDRANGRA WHITE STUFF"
I think I've cut my hydrangea plants too short?
I got carried away with the nice weather and a pair of secateurs last week.My plants are about 4 inches tall. Have I ruined them? Will they be back to normal in the summer? Thank you.
I think I've cut my hydrangea plants too short?
Yes they will grow just back fine, but they may not flower this year.
Reply:They should survive but you may not get many flowers. Next year control your secateurs until after the last frost. The dead flower heads are supposed to be left on the bush until after the last frost to protect the new shoots.
Reply:you'll have lots of green this year oh but look out next year people will want to know your secret
Reply:Oh dear! They should grow again come spring. Perhaps you could feed them to show how truly sorry you are that you cut their heads off?
Reply:I think they are very resilient. As long as there are leaf nodes showing they should grow OK. I doubt if they will reach their former glory this summer, but next year they should be fine.
Reply:You've almost certainly cut off the flowers for this year.Hydrangeas should have the dead flower heads removed down to the first prominent pair of buds,not as low as four inches.
Console yourself with the thought that you'll get strong regrowth and next time leave the dead flower heads to protect the new buds overwinter.
Reply:Even if the plants don't blossom this year, you can take heart because they should be bushier next year and you should get a bumper crop of blossoms.
Reply:Ooooooooops! lol. Dont worry now, have to see what happens. If it makes you feel better, I think my roses are too short.
I think I've cut my hydrangea plants too short?
Yes they will grow just back fine, but they may not flower this year.
Reply:They should survive but you may not get many flowers. Next year control your secateurs until after the last frost. The dead flower heads are supposed to be left on the bush until after the last frost to protect the new shoots.
Reply:you'll have lots of green this year oh but look out next year people will want to know your secret
Reply:Oh dear! They should grow again come spring. Perhaps you could feed them to show how truly sorry you are that you cut their heads off?
Reply:I think they are very resilient. As long as there are leaf nodes showing they should grow OK. I doubt if they will reach their former glory this summer, but next year they should be fine.
Reply:You've almost certainly cut off the flowers for this year.Hydrangeas should have the dead flower heads removed down to the first prominent pair of buds,not as low as four inches.
Console yourself with the thought that you'll get strong regrowth and next time leave the dead flower heads to protect the new buds overwinter.
Reply:Even if the plants don't blossom this year, you can take heart because they should be bushier next year and you should get a bumper crop of blossoms.
Reply:Ooooooooops! lol. Dont worry now, have to see what happens. If it makes you feel better, I think my roses are too short.
How long can I keep a hydrangea flower completely submerged in water?
It's been in the water for about a day now and the bloom is looking fresh and firm. When should I start to worry about this pretty flower beginning to rot?
How long can I keep a hydrangea flower completely submerged in water?
Not sure I know why you are keeping it submerged in water?
Is this a new fad.
If you want to keep it, try the flower drying technique
How long can I keep a hydrangea flower completely submerged in water?
Not sure I know why you are keeping it submerged in water?
Is this a new fad.
If you want to keep it, try the flower drying technique
Hydrangea tree is 2 yrs old and has not grown, whats going on?
I ordered it through a perennial advertizement circular like direct gardening, it was hardly no size to start with and it has been two years and nothing has happened, no new growth, it is supposed to get about 8 feet tall. It is planted in sandy loamy soil and is watered daily.
Hydrangea tree is 2 yrs old and has not grown, whats going on?
First, stop watering it! If the tree has been in the ground for 2 years, it needs no water. Let Mother Nature do your watering. You are either drowning it, or keeping the roots up near the surface, when the idea is to encourage them to go deep.
The first year your plant is in the ground you will see little change; all the action is underground where the roots are getting established. If you stop watering now, if it isn't already too late, you may see some new growth. And no, it's too late in the season to feed it.
Word of advice: in future, patronize a reputable greenhouse/nursery. You will pay a little more, but you get what you pay for: a healthy plant with a guarantee and instructions on caring for it!
Reply:Where do you live??? If you live in zone 9 like me then there are only a few Hydrangeas that will thrive....and contrary to the other answers they actually will only make it in the shade here (sun is fine for northern areas). Location might have a lot to do with it.
Reply:Is it getting enough sun? It also needs a little sun not much or it'll die. Make sure you don't live it near artificial light specially green light because that could make it not grow.
Reply:You might want to dig it up and replant it in a potting mix not soil but a mix with a slow release fertilizer in it. Then let it dry out between waterings.
Reply:#1, directgardening plants are crap. I only have one left after three years and I bought alot. All the rest died immediately, if they were alive to begin with.
Anyway, hydrangea's like sun, so I would say you may not be giving it enough sun. Also try fertilizing it with some Miracle Gro Bloom Booster.
may
Hydrangea tree is 2 yrs old and has not grown, whats going on?
First, stop watering it! If the tree has been in the ground for 2 years, it needs no water. Let Mother Nature do your watering. You are either drowning it, or keeping the roots up near the surface, when the idea is to encourage them to go deep.
The first year your plant is in the ground you will see little change; all the action is underground where the roots are getting established. If you stop watering now, if it isn't already too late, you may see some new growth. And no, it's too late in the season to feed it.
Word of advice: in future, patronize a reputable greenhouse/nursery. You will pay a little more, but you get what you pay for: a healthy plant with a guarantee and instructions on caring for it!
Reply:Where do you live??? If you live in zone 9 like me then there are only a few Hydrangeas that will thrive....and contrary to the other answers they actually will only make it in the shade here (sun is fine for northern areas). Location might have a lot to do with it.
Reply:Is it getting enough sun? It also needs a little sun not much or it'll die. Make sure you don't live it near artificial light specially green light because that could make it not grow.
Reply:You might want to dig it up and replant it in a potting mix not soil but a mix with a slow release fertilizer in it. Then let it dry out between waterings.
Reply:#1, directgardening plants are crap. I only have one left after three years and I bought alot. All the rest died immediately, if they were alive to begin with.
Anyway, hydrangea's like sun, so I would say you may not be giving it enough sun. Also try fertilizing it with some Miracle Gro Bloom Booster.
may
What can be the blueest mophead Hydrangea?
I'm looking for the perfect (blue!) S. California hydrangea, really, but I'm mostly looking for a stronger blue as my soil doesn't seem to have much aluminum or my regular fertilizer is binding it out somehow.
Right now I'm growing: 'Ami Paquier', which never goes past lavender; 'Dooley' and 'Penny Mac', both of which will go pale blue ('Penny Mac' blooms are willing to switch mid-growth, making odd color mixes); and H. m. nigra which will daintily picotee sharply blue.
'Penny Mac' never stops blooming except in February, but doesn't keep color so I am constantly having to prune old heads off. 'Dooley' doesn't seem to like my lack of humidity, and is growing very small. H. m. nigra has beautiful black stems and takes walkway abuse well, but is highly succeptible to powdery mildew. 'Ami Paquier' blooms very early, keeps color, and is mildew-proof.
Anyone have dry-hot weather experience with 'Endless Summer' or 'Enziadom'? Are they good blues here?
What can be the blueest mophead Hydrangea?
I'm in Ohio %26amp; yes the Endless Summer can be a very deep blue if the soil is acid enough. Add Holytone %26amp;/or Aluminum Sulfate help to acidify soil.
I don't think our hot %26amp; dry is anything like your hot %26amp; dry, so I don't know how it would perform for you.
Right now I'm growing: 'Ami Paquier', which never goes past lavender; 'Dooley' and 'Penny Mac', both of which will go pale blue ('Penny Mac' blooms are willing to switch mid-growth, making odd color mixes); and H. m. nigra which will daintily picotee sharply blue.
'Penny Mac' never stops blooming except in February, but doesn't keep color so I am constantly having to prune old heads off. 'Dooley' doesn't seem to like my lack of humidity, and is growing very small. H. m. nigra has beautiful black stems and takes walkway abuse well, but is highly succeptible to powdery mildew. 'Ami Paquier' blooms very early, keeps color, and is mildew-proof.
Anyone have dry-hot weather experience with 'Endless Summer' or 'Enziadom'? Are they good blues here?
What can be the blueest mophead Hydrangea?
I'm in Ohio %26amp; yes the Endless Summer can be a very deep blue if the soil is acid enough. Add Holytone %26amp;/or Aluminum Sulfate help to acidify soil.
I don't think our hot %26amp; dry is anything like your hot %26amp; dry, so I don't know how it would perform for you.
I'm trying to root hydrangea's. A few tell me to cut a 6" new shot and others tell me to cut old wood.
I have cut some shoots from some new wood and I scraped the bark and then I stuck it down into some rooting compound. I'm making sure they are under my shade trees and I'm keeping them moist. I live in SC and we have been having 95-100 days temp. so I keep a close watch on my plants. So I would like any help out there anyone would like to give me.
I'm trying to root hydrangea's. A few tell me to cut a 6" new shot and others tell me to cut old wood.
I DON'T THINK YOU HAVE TO SCRAPE THE BARK BUT I COULD BE WRONG. I SAW THIS ON MARTHA STEWART ONE TIME AND SHE JUST CUT LENGTHS WITH A FEW LEAVES ON THEM, DIPPED THEM IN ROOTING HORMONE AND STUCK THEM IN THE SOIL. MAYBE TRY HER WEB SITE TO SEE IF THERE IS SOMETHING THERE BUT I SOUNDS TO ME YOU ARE DOING IT CORRECTLY. IF IT GETS TOO HOT I WOULD MOVE THEM INTO THE HOUSE FOR AWHILE. GOOD LUCK.
Reply:THANKS FOR THE POINTS! Report It
Reply:Check the site for Sunset magazine. They had detailed instructions on doing this (last year?).
Here is what I remember: Cut a new shoot about 6-8 inches long. Pull off the leaves on the last 4 inches or so. Squeeze the stalk (like mash it a little). Dip the shoot in rooting compound. Then place in moist potting soil. Water and then enclose the pot in a plastic bag. Place out of sunlight in a warm (but not hot) place. Keep pot and bag moist.
Good Luck!
Reply:the way my mother roots her hydrangeas is to take any lower branches, bend them down to the ground and then put a brick of heavy stone on them to hold them down, water them often
and in notime you'll have roots
imax theater
I'm trying to root hydrangea's. A few tell me to cut a 6" new shot and others tell me to cut old wood.
I DON'T THINK YOU HAVE TO SCRAPE THE BARK BUT I COULD BE WRONG. I SAW THIS ON MARTHA STEWART ONE TIME AND SHE JUST CUT LENGTHS WITH A FEW LEAVES ON THEM, DIPPED THEM IN ROOTING HORMONE AND STUCK THEM IN THE SOIL. MAYBE TRY HER WEB SITE TO SEE IF THERE IS SOMETHING THERE BUT I SOUNDS TO ME YOU ARE DOING IT CORRECTLY. IF IT GETS TOO HOT I WOULD MOVE THEM INTO THE HOUSE FOR AWHILE. GOOD LUCK.
Reply:THANKS FOR THE POINTS! Report It
Reply:Check the site for Sunset magazine. They had detailed instructions on doing this (last year?).
Here is what I remember: Cut a new shoot about 6-8 inches long. Pull off the leaves on the last 4 inches or so. Squeeze the stalk (like mash it a little). Dip the shoot in rooting compound. Then place in moist potting soil. Water and then enclose the pot in a plastic bag. Place out of sunlight in a warm (but not hot) place. Keep pot and bag moist.
Good Luck!
Reply:the way my mother roots her hydrangeas is to take any lower branches, bend them down to the ground and then put a brick of heavy stone on them to hold them down, water them often
and in notime you'll have roots
imax theater
I have a rather large Hydrangea , it hasn't bloomed in 2 years. Can someone tell me why?
The plant itself looks very healthy, %26amp; has no bugs on it.
I have a rather large Hydrangea , it hasn't bloomed in 2 years. Can someone tell me why?
Here's an excellent site. He lists different reasons why hydrangeas don't bloom and gives some great advice. Goodluck!
http://www.conweb.com/hydrangea/noblooms...
Reply:Have you pruned your plant. If so....Stop. Hydrangeas bloom only on second year growth. The canes that are growing this year will not bloom until next year. After they bloom, let them hang out for awhile, and then prune only the canes that flowered this year - I prune mine after the first frost. All the green foliage that you dont prune will flower next year. Most people add acid to the plants to change the color of the blooms...the more acidic the soil, the more blue the blooms will be. You can buy an inexpensive bag of Ammonium sulfate at any garden store or nursery. good luck
Reply:you have a pointer instead of a siter .buy a siter and plant it next to the pointer .and you will be amazed .sort of like birds and the bees.. buy the way send me a check for the sex education class..C U NEXT blooming season..
Reply:check the soil ( with a soil tester) probably needs acid pickle juice or coffee grounds are good
Reply:Maybe it needs fertilizer and also someone told me that hydrangeas are acid loving and need coffee grounds at the base of the plant. I hope I helped and happy gardening .
I have a rather large Hydrangea , it hasn't bloomed in 2 years. Can someone tell me why?
Here's an excellent site. He lists different reasons why hydrangeas don't bloom and gives some great advice. Goodluck!
http://www.conweb.com/hydrangea/noblooms...
Reply:Have you pruned your plant. If so....Stop. Hydrangeas bloom only on second year growth. The canes that are growing this year will not bloom until next year. After they bloom, let them hang out for awhile, and then prune only the canes that flowered this year - I prune mine after the first frost. All the green foliage that you dont prune will flower next year. Most people add acid to the plants to change the color of the blooms...the more acidic the soil, the more blue the blooms will be. You can buy an inexpensive bag of Ammonium sulfate at any garden store or nursery. good luck
Reply:you have a pointer instead of a siter .buy a siter and plant it next to the pointer .and you will be amazed .sort of like birds and the bees.. buy the way send me a check for the sex education class..C U NEXT blooming season..
Reply:check the soil ( with a soil tester) probably needs acid pickle juice or coffee grounds are good
Reply:Maybe it needs fertilizer and also someone told me that hydrangeas are acid loving and need coffee grounds at the base of the plant. I hope I helped and happy gardening .
How and when to prune hydrangea macrophylla in zone 5b Ontario?
in the fall after the bloom season
How and when to prune hydrangea macrophylla in zone 5b Ontario?
"Pruning can be accomplished at two different times. Late summer is more desirable, since most hortensia types flower only from the end buds of upright or lateral shoots produced during late summer and fall of the previous season. Prune as soon as the flowers have faded and strong shoots are developing from the lower parts of the stems and crown. Remove at the base some of the weaker shoots that are both old and new. Always try to keep several stems of old productive wood, with a sufficient number of stout new stems that will flower the following season. Early spring pruning (March), although acceptable, will result in the sacrificing of bloom for that growing season.
Pruning this species too late in the fall (after September) is harmful. New growth, both vegetative and reproductive, will not develop proper maturity. Hortensia is a good seashore shrub; flowering is more profuse in an open, sunny location. This, however, increases its vulnerability to bud killing. Winter protection of the plant should be initiated in December to preserve buds for next year's flowering. Tie the shoots together and wrap with burlap. If left unprotected, delay any Spring pruning until the buds swell in order to determine which wood needs to be removed, and then cut back to below the point of injury."
Reply:I live right at the border of Zones 5b and 6a. I have grown quite a few cultivars of Hydrangea macrophylla, and I believe minimal pruning results in the best plants. I like the the look of the "old" flowers, so I leave them on the plants through the winter. In March I remove just the old bloom, not much of the stem with it.
My experience would indicate that the second year the plant is in the ground is the toughest to get flowers. In the second season about 50% bloomed, but once I get past that I've had 100% of the plants flower (Most of them have been in the ground 8-9 years now).
As a general rule plants in this species flower on the stems from the previous year. Some of the newer cultivars also flower from the new growth (those are the ones with names like 'All Summer Beauty' or Endless Summer')
Good Luck!
Reply:Cut down to the ground 1/3 of theOLDEST canes (So say 1/9 of all the canes but the oldest ones)
Here in BC we prune in Jan but that could be too late for you
How and when to prune hydrangea macrophylla in zone 5b Ontario?
"Pruning can be accomplished at two different times. Late summer is more desirable, since most hortensia types flower only from the end buds of upright or lateral shoots produced during late summer and fall of the previous season. Prune as soon as the flowers have faded and strong shoots are developing from the lower parts of the stems and crown. Remove at the base some of the weaker shoots that are both old and new. Always try to keep several stems of old productive wood, with a sufficient number of stout new stems that will flower the following season. Early spring pruning (March), although acceptable, will result in the sacrificing of bloom for that growing season.
Pruning this species too late in the fall (after September) is harmful. New growth, both vegetative and reproductive, will not develop proper maturity. Hortensia is a good seashore shrub; flowering is more profuse in an open, sunny location. This, however, increases its vulnerability to bud killing. Winter protection of the plant should be initiated in December to preserve buds for next year's flowering. Tie the shoots together and wrap with burlap. If left unprotected, delay any Spring pruning until the buds swell in order to determine which wood needs to be removed, and then cut back to below the point of injury."
Reply:I live right at the border of Zones 5b and 6a. I have grown quite a few cultivars of Hydrangea macrophylla, and I believe minimal pruning results in the best plants. I like the the look of the "old" flowers, so I leave them on the plants through the winter. In March I remove just the old bloom, not much of the stem with it.
My experience would indicate that the second year the plant is in the ground is the toughest to get flowers. In the second season about 50% bloomed, but once I get past that I've had 100% of the plants flower (Most of them have been in the ground 8-9 years now).
As a general rule plants in this species flower on the stems from the previous year. Some of the newer cultivars also flower from the new growth (those are the ones with names like 'All Summer Beauty' or Endless Summer')
Good Luck!
Reply:Cut down to the ground 1/3 of theOLDEST canes (So say 1/9 of all the canes but the oldest ones)
Here in BC we prune in Jan but that could be too late for you
How can i get my hydrangea bush to bloom brighter colors?
I would like for my bush to have brighter blue colors in it is there a way to make it brighter?
How can i get my hydrangea bush to bloom brighter colors?
Thanks for the question--found a great site to check out!
LIMITATIONS TO HYDRANGEA COLOR CHANGE
1. White hydrangeas can NOT be changed to pink or blue by the grower. (The Almighty sometimes adds pink and red to blooms as they age).
2. If you live in a hot climate, it is unlikely you will ever see a "true red" hydrangea. No matter how convincing those pictures in the catalogs are or how much lime is added to the soil, one can only achieve a very deep or dark pink, but not a true red (at least here in the South. I'd love to hear from you if you have a different experience).
3. One can rarely change the intensity of a color (how strong or pale the color is). The intensity develops for a number of reasons: the heredity of a particular hydrangea variety, weather conditions (hot or cold, humid or dry), health of the plant, and possibly other natural factors. Fertilizing hydrangeas once or twice a year may result in a little more saturated color simply because the health of the plant may be improved.
4. A few varieties of hydrangeas tend more toward the pink or the blue range of colors, but will not retain even this color if soil conditions are not right.
Reply:give it more sunlight
Reply:By burying rusty nails under your Hydrangea plant will bloom Bright Blue. (This may take a bit to take effect)
Reply:Hydrangea bushes grow lush, lovely colors in acidic soil. There are pre-packaged soil enhancers in any store with a garden department. Mine are a deep shade of lavender/blue. When the blooms start to fade to a lighter color, I add the special mixture for hydraneas with water to assure the acid in the soil is back to balanced.
Reply:Lime! You can buy it by the bag at your local Nursery. Did you realize that if your bush is really happy the blue turns to a purple then red then fads to pink and mauve! I live in the Pacific Northwest and it is one of the most popular buses. You can add some flower food before you lay the lime powder down. Be sure to wear gloves and rake it in a bit so kittys won't be getting the lime on their paws! Don't have kittys nothing to worry about.
Reply:I put nails around mine in the soil. Like picture hanging nails. The iron seems to help it out.
How can i get my hydrangea bush to bloom brighter colors?
Thanks for the question--found a great site to check out!
LIMITATIONS TO HYDRANGEA COLOR CHANGE
1. White hydrangeas can NOT be changed to pink or blue by the grower. (The Almighty sometimes adds pink and red to blooms as they age).
2. If you live in a hot climate, it is unlikely you will ever see a "true red" hydrangea. No matter how convincing those pictures in the catalogs are or how much lime is added to the soil, one can only achieve a very deep or dark pink, but not a true red (at least here in the South. I'd love to hear from you if you have a different experience).
3. One can rarely change the intensity of a color (how strong or pale the color is). The intensity develops for a number of reasons: the heredity of a particular hydrangea variety, weather conditions (hot or cold, humid or dry), health of the plant, and possibly other natural factors. Fertilizing hydrangeas once or twice a year may result in a little more saturated color simply because the health of the plant may be improved.
4. A few varieties of hydrangeas tend more toward the pink or the blue range of colors, but will not retain even this color if soil conditions are not right.
Reply:give it more sunlight
Reply:By burying rusty nails under your Hydrangea plant will bloom Bright Blue. (This may take a bit to take effect)
Reply:Hydrangea bushes grow lush, lovely colors in acidic soil. There are pre-packaged soil enhancers in any store with a garden department. Mine are a deep shade of lavender/blue. When the blooms start to fade to a lighter color, I add the special mixture for hydraneas with water to assure the acid in the soil is back to balanced.
Reply:Lime! You can buy it by the bag at your local Nursery. Did you realize that if your bush is really happy the blue turns to a purple then red then fads to pink and mauve! I live in the Pacific Northwest and it is one of the most popular buses. You can add some flower food before you lay the lime powder down. Be sure to wear gloves and rake it in a bit so kittys won't be getting the lime on their paws! Don't have kittys nothing to worry about.
Reply:I put nails around mine in the soil. Like picture hanging nails. The iron seems to help it out.
I have a beautiful climbing hydrangea, which has attached itself directly to my house reaching about 30 ft. al
Yes, any climbing plant will damage the mortar between bricks and rock. The roots need somewhere to grab and that is the spot they choose. These plants hang on during wind storms and adverse weather, and despite the weight of a 30 foot high plant, don't fall to the ground. They are really attached good.
The problem is that if you don't take care of the issue -- and sacrifice the plant, you could be looking at the repointing or restuccoing of an entire wall, a multi-thousand dollar venture. In fact, to have reached 30 feet tall, I would imagine the damage is already done.
Looking at it in that light, why not enjoy is while it is there and be prepared to spend $15,000 or more to fix the wall when it starts falling down? Because, you see, as the wall gives way (and water soaks in), the mortar will crumble and all will fall down -- the pretty hydrangea, the wall, etc. You might want to start saving now, because when the wall falls, you'll need the repairmen in ASAP.
Next time, just think they are beautiful on OTHER people's houses, OK? I speak from personal knowledge. We had a wall of ivy and I remember one summer we killed the ivy at the roots, watched as it died on the walls, and waited for the verdict by the home inspector ... yes, the entire 3 story wall had to have a new stucco job. My folks were not happy and kept saying to us kids, "Yes, ivy is pretty on other people's houses." I should think the same would apply for hydrangea. BTW, $15K was the price in 1977. It may have gone up since then.
I have a beautiful climbing hydrangea, which has attached itself directly to my house reaching about 30 ft. al
I'm not sure. Do you want to remove it. If you do I injected using a syringe a glycophosphate commonly called Roundup into the stem. The plant detached itself and shrivelled up. Otherwise if you don't I agree with you that a majestic plant of that height is indeed beautiful.
Reply:The hydranga will not amage the wall, unless you have very old fashioned lime mortar! Leave it where it is; it is beautiful, provides food for wildlife, and provides insulation for your house.
Reply:Pulling the plant away from the wall will set it back but should not kill it, there will be masses of roots left firmly attached to the wall, to clear away before you can paint. Climbing hydrangeas climb up rock faces as a natural habit. If you build a detachable trellis the plant will simply go through the trellis and re attach itself to the wall.
Valecroft Nurseries and Gardens.
ben
The problem is that if you don't take care of the issue -- and sacrifice the plant, you could be looking at the repointing or restuccoing of an entire wall, a multi-thousand dollar venture. In fact, to have reached 30 feet tall, I would imagine the damage is already done.
Looking at it in that light, why not enjoy is while it is there and be prepared to spend $15,000 or more to fix the wall when it starts falling down? Because, you see, as the wall gives way (and water soaks in), the mortar will crumble and all will fall down -- the pretty hydrangea, the wall, etc. You might want to start saving now, because when the wall falls, you'll need the repairmen in ASAP.
Next time, just think they are beautiful on OTHER people's houses, OK? I speak from personal knowledge. We had a wall of ivy and I remember one summer we killed the ivy at the roots, watched as it died on the walls, and waited for the verdict by the home inspector ... yes, the entire 3 story wall had to have a new stucco job. My folks were not happy and kept saying to us kids, "Yes, ivy is pretty on other people's houses." I should think the same would apply for hydrangea. BTW, $15K was the price in 1977. It may have gone up since then.
I have a beautiful climbing hydrangea, which has attached itself directly to my house reaching about 30 ft. al
I'm not sure. Do you want to remove it. If you do I injected using a syringe a glycophosphate commonly called Roundup into the stem. The plant detached itself and shrivelled up. Otherwise if you don't I agree with you that a majestic plant of that height is indeed beautiful.
Reply:The hydranga will not amage the wall, unless you have very old fashioned lime mortar! Leave it where it is; it is beautiful, provides food for wildlife, and provides insulation for your house.
Reply:Pulling the plant away from the wall will set it back but should not kill it, there will be masses of roots left firmly attached to the wall, to clear away before you can paint. Climbing hydrangeas climb up rock faces as a natural habit. If you build a detachable trellis the plant will simply go through the trellis and re attach itself to the wall.
Valecroft Nurseries and Gardens.
ben
How do you prune a Hydrangea Plant...?
I have one in my back yard an the flowers that are on there are starting to look kinda sick lookin....should I cut the flowers off so more can gro?
How do you prune a Hydrangea Plant...?
Yes, always dead head ALL your flowering plants or shrubs when the bloom is looking sickly.have fun Weymouth1000
How do you prune a Hydrangea Plant...?
Yes, always dead head ALL your flowering plants or shrubs when the bloom is looking sickly.have fun Weymouth1000
How long after deadheading a hydrangea will it start to make new blooms?
A few weeks to a month at most.
Hydrangea tip. There is no such thing as "blue" Hydrangea and "Pink" Hydrangea. There is only a single type which like a botanical litmus paper will turn blue in acid soils and pink in basic soils so you can have a nice row of blue pink blue pink blue by liming the crap out of the ones you want pink and extra acid like Miracid on the ones you want blue which in my area is unnecessary anyway. They'll all end up blue without treatment.
But is it possible to get blue and pink on the same plant?
I did it and one 2nd prize in a major garden show. But I used some "cheating" by injecting a special solution into the stems while the bud was in formation. Very sneaky!
How long after deadheading a hydrangea will it start to make new blooms?
Chola, mine bloom almost continuously. Also Chola you can tile over tile. Use THINSET%26gt;LOWE"S
Hydrangea tip. There is no such thing as "blue" Hydrangea and "Pink" Hydrangea. There is only a single type which like a botanical litmus paper will turn blue in acid soils and pink in basic soils so you can have a nice row of blue pink blue pink blue by liming the crap out of the ones you want pink and extra acid like Miracid on the ones you want blue which in my area is unnecessary anyway. They'll all end up blue without treatment.
But is it possible to get blue and pink on the same plant?
I did it and one 2nd prize in a major garden show. But I used some "cheating" by injecting a special solution into the stems while the bud was in formation. Very sneaky!
How long after deadheading a hydrangea will it start to make new blooms?
Chola, mine bloom almost continuously. Also Chola you can tile over tile. Use THINSET%26gt;LOWE"S
How do I care for my Hydrangea bushes?
I just planted 2 Hydrangea bushes.
The flowers are in full bloom now.
Do I pick them to prompt further growth?
Is there anything special that I should do to care for them?
I used a good soil (Miracle Grow) and dug to the recommended depth that the nursery told me.
I have been watering once daily. Is this too much?
Please help. I have such a black thumb but I'm giving my yard my best attempt this year.
Best answer - 10 pts! Thanks!!
How do I care for my Hydrangea bushes?
Mom,
Hydreangeas are indeed thirsty little guys. But you don't need to overdo it; three times a week should be sufficient until they get established, as they like water, but don't want to be soggy either.
There's no real need to cut them back right now, unless you want to prune them into a more desireable shape. Many of the new hydrangeas bloom on both new and old wood----meaning that they will continue to bloom throughout the summer.
You did indeed use a good soil to plant in. But Mom---this is very important---please tell me you didn't plant them in full sun; hydrangeas are shade to partial shade plants!
Reply:Don't over water them. The soil should be moist but not soggy or drenched.
Clip flowers when they start to wilt or look "spent".
You can prune back after growing season or in early spring before growing season.
You can propagate more from cuttings.
Oh -- don't over fertilize either, this can "burn" your plants.
Tough plants have fun. Remember the color of the flowers are dependent upon the pH of the soil.
The flowers are in full bloom now.
Do I pick them to prompt further growth?
Is there anything special that I should do to care for them?
I used a good soil (Miracle Grow) and dug to the recommended depth that the nursery told me.
I have been watering once daily. Is this too much?
Please help. I have such a black thumb but I'm giving my yard my best attempt this year.
Best answer - 10 pts! Thanks!!
How do I care for my Hydrangea bushes?
Mom,
Hydreangeas are indeed thirsty little guys. But you don't need to overdo it; three times a week should be sufficient until they get established, as they like water, but don't want to be soggy either.
There's no real need to cut them back right now, unless you want to prune them into a more desireable shape. Many of the new hydrangeas bloom on both new and old wood----meaning that they will continue to bloom throughout the summer.
You did indeed use a good soil to plant in. But Mom---this is very important---please tell me you didn't plant them in full sun; hydrangeas are shade to partial shade plants!
Reply:Don't over water them. The soil should be moist but not soggy or drenched.
Clip flowers when they start to wilt or look "spent".
You can prune back after growing season or in early spring before growing season.
You can propagate more from cuttings.
Oh -- don't over fertilize either, this can "burn" your plants.
Tough plants have fun. Remember the color of the flowers are dependent upon the pH of the soil.
Hydrangea Little Honey ---Does this plant sunburn in full sun (6 hours a day)?
I live in the fog belt of Northern California, so the sun I receive is often modified. I have small plants that are showing sunburn. I wonder if they will respond better as they grow larger.
Hydrangea Little Honey ---Does this plant sunburn in full sun (6 hours a day)?
First of all things are happening to plants acroos the US because everyone is in an extreme heat wave.
Leaves keep their yellow hue well into summer!
The Showiest Oakleaf Yet!
Golden spring leaves, white blooms, scarlet fall foliage, and even bright red stems -- what DOESN'T Little Honey have?
The most beautiful and distinctive Oakleaf Hydrangea I've ever had the pleasure of seeing, Little Honey adds a whole new look to this family of multi-season shrubs! A sport of the popular dwarf Pee Wee, Little Honey just oozes charm, from its bright gold foliage to its scarlet autumn tones!
The show begins in early spring, when the large, oakleaf-shaped leaves unfurl a brilliant gold. This color remains right through spring and well into summer, eventually darkening to chartreuse and finally green just as the huge 6- to 8-inch white bloom trusses -- giant snowy wands in the shade garden! -- appear to liven things up again. And with the first nip of autumn cold, the leaves burnish a brilliant scarlet! Even the stems turn red, and if you live in the southern portion of Little Honey's hardiness range, these leaves and stems will stay put right through winter! How's that for all-season beauty!
Just 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide, Little Honey is the perfect size for the foundation, patio, front-yard accent, or any place of honor in the sunny (in the north) to partially shaded (further south) garden. It looks terrific with its parent Pee Wee, as well as with Azaleas and Kalmias, which bloom in late spring and segue nicely into Little Honey's flower show!
Pee Wee is famous for its garden-worthiness -- vigor, ease of care,
Space these 2-year-old plants about 3 feet apart in any good garden soil receiving partial to full sun. Zones 5-9.
Oakleaf Hydrangea Little Honey
Botanical Name:
Hydrangea quercifolia Little Honey
Growing Zones:
Zones 5 - 9
Sun Exposure:
Part Shade
Full Sun
Ship Form:
Trade Gallon (3 qt)
Product Category:
Shrubs
Trees and Shrubs
Perennials
Bloom Color:
White
Bloom Size:
6 in - 8 in
Bloom Season:
Mid Summer
Plant Habit:
Mound-shaped
Uses:
Border
Cut Flowers
Ornamental
Additional Features:
Flower
Special Resistance:
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Cold Hardy
Plant Width:
3 ft
Plant Height:
4 ft
Reply:i hope you are not sprinkling the water on flowers when sun is shining. this way you can get unnecessary sunburns - getting a hose to water it directly to soil is far better than automatic sprinkler that is on during the hot sunny day. the droplets of water act like magnifying lenses and the sun does the job and burns it.
kick scooter
Hydrangea Little Honey ---Does this plant sunburn in full sun (6 hours a day)?
First of all things are happening to plants acroos the US because everyone is in an extreme heat wave.
Leaves keep their yellow hue well into summer!
The Showiest Oakleaf Yet!
Golden spring leaves, white blooms, scarlet fall foliage, and even bright red stems -- what DOESN'T Little Honey have?
The most beautiful and distinctive Oakleaf Hydrangea I've ever had the pleasure of seeing, Little Honey adds a whole new look to this family of multi-season shrubs! A sport of the popular dwarf Pee Wee, Little Honey just oozes charm, from its bright gold foliage to its scarlet autumn tones!
The show begins in early spring, when the large, oakleaf-shaped leaves unfurl a brilliant gold. This color remains right through spring and well into summer, eventually darkening to chartreuse and finally green just as the huge 6- to 8-inch white bloom trusses -- giant snowy wands in the shade garden! -- appear to liven things up again. And with the first nip of autumn cold, the leaves burnish a brilliant scarlet! Even the stems turn red, and if you live in the southern portion of Little Honey's hardiness range, these leaves and stems will stay put right through winter! How's that for all-season beauty!
Just 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide, Little Honey is the perfect size for the foundation, patio, front-yard accent, or any place of honor in the sunny (in the north) to partially shaded (further south) garden. It looks terrific with its parent Pee Wee, as well as with Azaleas and Kalmias, which bloom in late spring and segue nicely into Little Honey's flower show!
Pee Wee is famous for its garden-worthiness -- vigor, ease of care,
Space these 2-year-old plants about 3 feet apart in any good garden soil receiving partial to full sun. Zones 5-9.
Oakleaf Hydrangea Little Honey
Botanical Name:
Hydrangea quercifolia Little Honey
Growing Zones:
Zones 5 - 9
Sun Exposure:
Part Shade
Full Sun
Ship Form:
Trade Gallon (3 qt)
Product Category:
Shrubs
Trees and Shrubs
Perennials
Bloom Color:
White
Bloom Size:
6 in - 8 in
Bloom Season:
Mid Summer
Plant Habit:
Mound-shaped
Uses:
Border
Cut Flowers
Ornamental
Additional Features:
Flower
Special Resistance:
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Cold Hardy
Plant Width:
3 ft
Plant Height:
4 ft
Reply:i hope you are not sprinkling the water on flowers when sun is shining. this way you can get unnecessary sunburns - getting a hose to water it directly to soil is far better than automatic sprinkler that is on during the hot sunny day. the droplets of water act like magnifying lenses and the sun does the job and burns it.
kick scooter
Hydrangea Pruning UK?
We have a large pink / bluey pink flowering shrub in our garden but it seems to have suffered a little bit of wind damage. It also seems to be unable to support it own weight and some branches are falling over. Can someone tell me whether I should cut off these branches now, or tie the plant together or what else I can do to help it survive and thrive?
Hydrangea Pruning UK?
How you prune it depends on the type of Hydrangea you have.
The smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens), bloom on new wood so if you prune in late winter or early spring, you won't accidentally cut off this year's flowers. 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.
You can "prune a third of the stems of mophead hydrangeas (H. macrophylla) to the ground after blooming and cut off flower heads when they become tattered. But do not prune the flowerless straight shoots without side branches because these are the ones that will branch out and flower next year."*
Good luck! Hope this helps.
Reply:You could lop off some long branches then knock a stick in ground right next to plant and put ties on it.
Reply:I'd cut it back hard now to help it grow bushy. If you dont do it soon, better to wait until late spring after all frosts are over as hydrangea are very susceptible to frost damage.
Reply:If the branches are not broken it would be a shame to cut them off. I have the same problem, that the heavy rain on the large heads can't support the weight of the rain water, so it's not just the wind.
Best way is to get some canes and tie them up straight and keep the blooms, that's why Hydrangea are so popular ! the beautiful large heads. If any of the stalks are broken just cut the off at the base.
Reply:You can cut the branches off at the base now if they are damaged. If they are not broken at the joint and are touching the ground, if you scrape off a bit of bark from underneath and weight down with a brick they may well root and you will have lots of new plants by this time next year.
Hydrangea Pruning UK?
How you prune it depends on the type of Hydrangea you have.
The smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens), bloom on new wood so if you prune in late winter or early spring, you won't accidentally cut off this year's flowers. 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.
You can "prune a third of the stems of mophead hydrangeas (H. macrophylla) to the ground after blooming and cut off flower heads when they become tattered. But do not prune the flowerless straight shoots without side branches because these are the ones that will branch out and flower next year."*
Good luck! Hope this helps.
Reply:You could lop off some long branches then knock a stick in ground right next to plant and put ties on it.
Reply:I'd cut it back hard now to help it grow bushy. If you dont do it soon, better to wait until late spring after all frosts are over as hydrangea are very susceptible to frost damage.
Reply:If the branches are not broken it would be a shame to cut them off. I have the same problem, that the heavy rain on the large heads can't support the weight of the rain water, so it's not just the wind.
Best way is to get some canes and tie them up straight and keep the blooms, that's why Hydrangea are so popular ! the beautiful large heads. If any of the stalks are broken just cut the off at the base.
Reply:You can cut the branches off at the base now if they are damaged. If they are not broken at the joint and are touching the ground, if you scrape off a bit of bark from underneath and weight down with a brick they may well root and you will have lots of new plants by this time next year.
Hydrangea petals brown on edges: Not enough water? Or too much?
I just planted them a few days ago, and I'm really new to this whole gardening thing. I water them every morning, could they need more than once a day?
Hydrangea petals brown on edges: Not enough water? Or too much?
Watering every morning might be too much. A long, slow watering is better than a short, fast watering - i.e. a hose set to "trickling," set under your plant for a half hour is better than pointing a full stream of water at it for a few minutes. When my hydrangeas need water, they wilt. Browning might be a reaction to too much sun - hydrangeas do well in part to heavy shade, and better if it's morning sun that's hitting them, instead of afternoon. If you just planted them, you should be able to move them to a shadier spot without too much trouble. You could also give them a little food to help them adjust to their new home - look for an acid-loving plants food at your local nursery (I use Max Sea Acid Loving Plant Food). Good luck!
Reply:there just dying because it already made a seed
Hydrangea petals brown on edges: Not enough water? Or too much?
Watering every morning might be too much. A long, slow watering is better than a short, fast watering - i.e. a hose set to "trickling," set under your plant for a half hour is better than pointing a full stream of water at it for a few minutes. When my hydrangeas need water, they wilt. Browning might be a reaction to too much sun - hydrangeas do well in part to heavy shade, and better if it's morning sun that's hitting them, instead of afternoon. If you just planted them, you should be able to move them to a shadier spot without too much trouble. You could also give them a little food to help them adjust to their new home - look for an acid-loving plants food at your local nursery (I use Max Sea Acid Loving Plant Food). Good luck!
Reply:there just dying because it already made a seed
Hydrangea cuttings?
i have 5 cutting that are about 1 yr old only 2 of then have flowers is there a reason for this that i dont no of
thanks
Hydrangea cuttings?
there is a very precise way of cutting hydrangeas: first of all, don't cut off the dry flowers now but wait till next end of winter.
then you cut in this way: the branches which have the dry flowers have to be cut right above the second new gem on that stem. all other branches without flowers: look at the new gems: round gems will give flowers, pointed gems only leaves, so you have to cut right above a round gem.
then you have to fertilize them in spring and in summer with special fertilizer for that kind of plants and their colour will depend on the ph value of the soil.
Reply:Hydrangeas need to be "treated mean". We have some which had been in for years and never flowered. The head gardener at our local castle told me to root prune them by digging a spade in the ground to one side of them. I did that, and they flowered.
If you buy a hydrangea in flower, in a pot, then plant it out in the garden, it spends all its time putting on loads of growth - if you want flowers restrict its root run.
Reply:We have a mature hydrangea in garden,every few years it has to be cut back due to size.the following year it never flowers.the year after though we get a great display of flowers.
My guess is your cuttings will be OK next year
Remember one thing hydrangeas love water so give them plenty if its dry,not a problem at the moment but its worth remembering.(do not water if its frosty of course)You should be able to take cuttings in a few years off the ones you have already taken.But you will not get 100% success rate but not far off it.
Reply:Quite common - Hydrangeas sometimes miss a whole year of flowering - they'll be fine.
I have several full Hydrengeas - all but one has flowered fully - last year I had no flowers on any of them.
Reply:they take a long time to establish.
thanks
Hydrangea cuttings?
there is a very precise way of cutting hydrangeas: first of all, don't cut off the dry flowers now but wait till next end of winter.
then you cut in this way: the branches which have the dry flowers have to be cut right above the second new gem on that stem. all other branches without flowers: look at the new gems: round gems will give flowers, pointed gems only leaves, so you have to cut right above a round gem.
then you have to fertilize them in spring and in summer with special fertilizer for that kind of plants and their colour will depend on the ph value of the soil.
Reply:Hydrangeas need to be "treated mean". We have some which had been in for years and never flowered. The head gardener at our local castle told me to root prune them by digging a spade in the ground to one side of them. I did that, and they flowered.
If you buy a hydrangea in flower, in a pot, then plant it out in the garden, it spends all its time putting on loads of growth - if you want flowers restrict its root run.
Reply:We have a mature hydrangea in garden,every few years it has to be cut back due to size.the following year it never flowers.the year after though we get a great display of flowers.
My guess is your cuttings will be OK next year
Remember one thing hydrangeas love water so give them plenty if its dry,not a problem at the moment but its worth remembering.(do not water if its frosty of course)You should be able to take cuttings in a few years off the ones you have already taken.But you will not get 100% success rate but not far off it.
Reply:Quite common - Hydrangeas sometimes miss a whole year of flowering - they'll be fine.
I have several full Hydrengeas - all but one has flowered fully - last year I had no flowers on any of them.
Reply:they take a long time to establish.
How do I get a hydrangea bush to be purple?? I know to use lime for pink color, but how do I get purple?
Go to a gardening center and ask them what to put in the soil to make them purple.
How do I get a hydrangea bush to be purple?? I know to use lime for pink color, but how do I get purple?
To get the pH of the soil slightly lower than it is at the moment. Strong Alkali makes the hydrangea go blue and with the lime you have made it more acidic so it needs to be slightly less acidic but not too acidc for pink as you have them already. It may take a bit of time to get the right coulour.
Reply:There are a lot of myths about PH being a factor - but the PH just affects the absorption of Aluminum by the plant in this case. Hydrangeas with Aluminum and acidic soil will be blue - but they need both, which is why Aluminum Sulphate is the proper additive. You can buy it at the garden store and they even sometimes sell it as "Hydrangea Blueing Additive" - but it is just plain old Aluminum Sulphate. Wash your hands after handling or wear gloves to apply it around the base of the plant. It is most effective when applied before the leaves start to come out, but it will eventually make the later blooms more blue (or purple) even if it is already blooming now.
Reply:you have to just mess around with the pH of the soil, which is what determines the flower colour.
Reply:Appears to be an aluminum additive, but the PH level of your soil plays a role in what gets absorbed into the plant. See the article attached.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP330
Reply:I have heard to enhance blue and purple colors you need to add iron to the soil. This could be baloney - but my Grandma once told me that they used to hammer an iron nail into the base of the bush to make it really blue. I've never tried this and I don't know if it would work - but I've heard it from other sources too.
The ph of the oil will also enhance the color. so you may want to try adding iron that way first so you don't kill your bush!
Reply:...grape juice concentrate
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How do I get a hydrangea bush to be purple?? I know to use lime for pink color, but how do I get purple?
To get the pH of the soil slightly lower than it is at the moment. Strong Alkali makes the hydrangea go blue and with the lime you have made it more acidic so it needs to be slightly less acidic but not too acidc for pink as you have them already. It may take a bit of time to get the right coulour.
Reply:There are a lot of myths about PH being a factor - but the PH just affects the absorption of Aluminum by the plant in this case. Hydrangeas with Aluminum and acidic soil will be blue - but they need both, which is why Aluminum Sulphate is the proper additive. You can buy it at the garden store and they even sometimes sell it as "Hydrangea Blueing Additive" - but it is just plain old Aluminum Sulphate. Wash your hands after handling or wear gloves to apply it around the base of the plant. It is most effective when applied before the leaves start to come out, but it will eventually make the later blooms more blue (or purple) even if it is already blooming now.
Reply:you have to just mess around with the pH of the soil, which is what determines the flower colour.
Reply:Appears to be an aluminum additive, but the PH level of your soil plays a role in what gets absorbed into the plant. See the article attached.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP330
Reply:I have heard to enhance blue and purple colors you need to add iron to the soil. This could be baloney - but my Grandma once told me that they used to hammer an iron nail into the base of the bush to make it really blue. I've never tried this and I don't know if it would work - but I've heard it from other sources too.
The ph of the oil will also enhance the color. so you may want to try adding iron that way first so you don't kill your bush!
Reply:...grape juice concentrate
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When do I prune my hydrangea?
I live in NC in the Raleigh area.When should I prune?
When do I prune my hydrangea?
hi neighbor.... what KIND of hydrangea?.... big difference in how and when to prune depending on which one.... look here...
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/
figger out which one is your kind and then check out the pruning tips for that one.....
if it's spring blooming hydras, don't cut till after the blooms are fading....
Reply:In the fall and then again after they bloom.
Reply:I prune mine when the new shoots are just showing. I only lightly prune the ends to keep the bushes big. They flower on this years growth so you won't do much harm however much you cut them back.
Reply:You could prune them after flowering in the fall. Or you can leave the brown flowers on through the winter. Some people like the look of it. Around here most everyone prunes them Before the first snow but after the first hard frost. If you prune too late in the fall or too early in the spring it could make the plant want to grow again. Because pruning encourages growth. If it isn't cold enough and the plant isn't dormant yet then it will try to force new shoots. If you have too many new young shoots and you get a frost you will get major frost damage.
When do I prune my hydrangea?
hi neighbor.... what KIND of hydrangea?.... big difference in how and when to prune depending on which one.... look here...
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/
figger out which one is your kind and then check out the pruning tips for that one.....
if it's spring blooming hydras, don't cut till after the blooms are fading....
Reply:In the fall and then again after they bloom.
Reply:I prune mine when the new shoots are just showing. I only lightly prune the ends to keep the bushes big. They flower on this years growth so you won't do much harm however much you cut them back.
Reply:You could prune them after flowering in the fall. Or you can leave the brown flowers on through the winter. Some people like the look of it. Around here most everyone prunes them Before the first snow but after the first hard frost. If you prune too late in the fall or too early in the spring it could make the plant want to grow again. Because pruning encourages growth. If it isn't cold enough and the plant isn't dormant yet then it will try to force new shoots. If you have too many new young shoots and you get a frost you will get major frost damage.
Hydrangea bushes.?
i noticed, today, that the leaves look as though they'd been chewed on and it isn't flowering well. i found a very small pinkish worm on the wood. about the size of an inchworm. anyone know if this could be the problem and how to correct it? i'd truly appreciate any imput. i love that bush.
Hydrangea bushes.?
i had small worms on my hydrangea bushes last year and i used soap and water spray to get rid of them, it is much better than using chemicals. i full a spray bottle with water and few drops of dish soap and them spray the whole plant.
i use it this on must of my plants if they have and bugs on them.
Reply:Go to the nearest garden center and have the 'worm' (or several) in an envelope and also a 'cutting' from your Hydranegea bush. I can't give you a 'really good answer' without seeing both a sample of the bush and the worm, but they have experts there who should know, or will at least be able to tell you 'where to go' to get a good 'diagnosis' and the proper 'treatment' for your bush. Unfortunately, it may be 'too late' for THIS bush, but if you 'treat it properly' and the ground around it, you should at least have much better luck with the next one you plant there ... even the 'same kind and color' of hydrangea, or something 'slightly different' if you decide to 'change the plant' because you 'love' that bush and want 'something different' to commemorate it with. GOOD LUCK.
Reply:Not quite sure of what the worm is,but you can treat it with an insect dust, or Maldison from your garden center. Good Luck!
Hydrangea bushes.?
i had small worms on my hydrangea bushes last year and i used soap and water spray to get rid of them, it is much better than using chemicals. i full a spray bottle with water and few drops of dish soap and them spray the whole plant.
i use it this on must of my plants if they have and bugs on them.
Reply:Go to the nearest garden center and have the 'worm' (or several) in an envelope and also a 'cutting' from your Hydranegea bush. I can't give you a 'really good answer' without seeing both a sample of the bush and the worm, but they have experts there who should know, or will at least be able to tell you 'where to go' to get a good 'diagnosis' and the proper 'treatment' for your bush. Unfortunately, it may be 'too late' for THIS bush, but if you 'treat it properly' and the ground around it, you should at least have much better luck with the next one you plant there ... even the 'same kind and color' of hydrangea, or something 'slightly different' if you decide to 'change the plant' because you 'love' that bush and want 'something different' to commemorate it with. GOOD LUCK.
Reply:Not quite sure of what the worm is,but you can treat it with an insect dust, or Maldison from your garden center. Good Luck!
Hydrangea don't bloom, why?
one blooms beautiful, one next to it hasn't bloomed in last 3 years. are there male and female?
Hydrangea don't bloom, why?
I don't know if this applies to all hydrangeas or just certain varieties, but they bloom on last year's growth. So if you trimmed back any woody shoots from last year, just leaving this year's green shoots, you would have cut off all the flowering shoots.
Also, try feeding it a potassium-rich plant food - potassium encorages flowers and fruit.
Reply:Some types of hydrangeas have blooming lifelines of 3-5 years. After that they no longer bloom. Plenty of water and fertilizer helps though. I've also noticed that they seem do better on the North side of the house. Good luck. At least the foliage is pretty.
Reply:We cut off all the dead heads this spring and that seemed to stop it from blooming . The lady across the street said that is why it didnt bloom.
Reply:Try feeding the non bloomer plant food 15-30-15, or 10-50-10. Make sure the middle number is much higher than the other two.
Reply:We have had a hydrangea for 3 years and it hasn't bloomed yet! Two others bloomed the second year. It depends on the species, how much fertilizer is used, how deep the roots are, and how much it is watered. Some things are worth waiting for!
Hydrangea don't bloom, why?
I don't know if this applies to all hydrangeas or just certain varieties, but they bloom on last year's growth. So if you trimmed back any woody shoots from last year, just leaving this year's green shoots, you would have cut off all the flowering shoots.
Also, try feeding it a potassium-rich plant food - potassium encorages flowers and fruit.
Reply:Some types of hydrangeas have blooming lifelines of 3-5 years. After that they no longer bloom. Plenty of water and fertilizer helps though. I've also noticed that they seem do better on the North side of the house. Good luck. At least the foliage is pretty.
Reply:We cut off all the dead heads this spring and that seemed to stop it from blooming . The lady across the street said that is why it didnt bloom.
Reply:Try feeding the non bloomer plant food 15-30-15, or 10-50-10. Make sure the middle number is much higher than the other two.
Reply:We have had a hydrangea for 3 years and it hasn't bloomed yet! Two others bloomed the second year. It depends on the species, how much fertilizer is used, how deep the roots are, and how much it is watered. Some things are worth waiting for!
Florist charging too much?
I want my centerpieces to have about three hydrangeas and when I went to the LA Flower Marker I found white hydrangea bunches for about $6 but colored hydrangeas (pink and purple) for about $12. Each bunch was about 4-5 stems, so for white hydrangeas it averages to $1.50-$2 and colored for $3-$3.50 per stem. Is this right? I was looking into having a florist arrange 3 hydrangeas and 6 roses in vases that i have botten (rose Im sure are cheaper around $1.00-$1.50 per stem). They said it would be $35-$40 isnt this way too much, I understand labor cost but are they totally ripping me off or is this how much it will cost? I would think as florist they would even get flowers even cheaper since they buy by bulk right? I am totally wrong by asking them to do it for at least $25-$30?
Florist charging too much?
hasn't the weather killed a lot of fruits and veggies in CA? i would think that would apply to flowers too. perhaps that is why it seems so expensive, they do not have a good "crop" this year.
Reply:Some of the cost involved is not just the labor. They also add in fillers and maybe some of the that stuff that holds flowers in together. Maybe it also includes the vase. Also, you are paying for their creative eye to make sure everything goes together. I would say it really depends on how deluxe you want it. If you want a very simple centerpiece, do it yourself and be happy with the money you save. However, you should have a pro do it if you want it to look fancier.
P.S. Even though I want to save money and I feel I am very creative, I am not doing my own flowers just because I know it would add to my stress. Having a florist do it means you don't have to worry about wilty stems or pricking your finger when you have so many other details to worry about.
Reply:If you're looking into doing the centerpieces yourself, then it could definitely be done for less than $25 each. However, keep in mind that with a florist you are not only paying for their contacts with wholesalers, but also their time and effort that will go into creating the arrangements. You are also paying for them to deliver and set up everything for the reception. You are paying for convenience - not just the arrangements. If you think that it should be done for $30, then ask them to come down - the worst they will say is no.
Reply:no flowers are cheap unless you grow them yourself! especially roses! roses here are 6 a piece and the hydrangea would be a lil less but not much. if you want the flowers your gonna have to pay unless you do it yourself.
Reply:I used a floral designer instead of a regular florist. The prices were SLIGHTLY lower than a regular florist as they only order what they need to do each event and don't have the waste a regular florist does. Still, $35 to $40 is about what you would expect to pay for a regular centerpiece. That was why I used candle lamps and taper candles instead of having flower centerpieces. I bought Princess House crystal candle lamps on eBay for prices that ranged from $5.99 to $19.00 (plus shipping). The only tables that had flower arrangements were the head table, the family tables and the guest sign-in table. One guest from each table was awarded the table decorations to take home (a mark was put on one chair at each table). That way you're not left with a ton of decorations to take home.
Reply:Roses cheap??? Please.
If you want $25 centerpieces you will have to use carnations and greenery.
If you want roses, pay up.
Reply:$40 for an arrangement is cheap...go to 1800 flowers.com or FTD and look at the arrangements.
Flowers are expensive...when you see roses that are cheap it's because they are LOW quality. You don't want your flowers to die before the wedding is over.
Pay the florist to do it... arranging flowers is WAY more work than it looks like and you'll just stress yourself out...plus you'll need to store the flowers in a fridge before you use them and after you make the arrangements...
Reply:I would check ebay if you'd want fake flowers...... fake/satin flowers can look just as nice as real.
Reply:If you are getting a florist in the flower mart area, then yes, too expensive. If you're getting a florist outside the flower mart area, then they tack on all sorts of stuff to balance out the delivery of their materials to them, not to mention whatever delivery surcharge to get them to you. I would try to talk them down as close to $25 as possible. Good Luck.
Reply:Florists arent cheap. I'm using calla lillies, and ordering them myself. I'm going to make my own centerpieces and bridesmaid bouquets. The florist will only be making my boutenniers, corsages and my bouquet.
If you've priced everything out and you think you can make your arrangements yourself for less, do it. Ask your bridesmaids and moms to pitch in the morning of the wedding. Working together, it shouldnt take very long at all. (But I have heard that it may ruin your manicure)
Reply:you are not getting ripped off - flwers are expensive. And unless you are a wholesaler you aren't getting roses for those prices
Reply:That's what it cost to have someone else do things for you.If you really are in a tight budget ask your friends to pitch in to pay for it or do it yourself.Copy off of an arrangement.It shouldn't be that long to do it.
Reply:It is not uncommon, when you purchase something, in this case your flowers, and then have another vendor put it together for you. The vendor is making up for the lost money they are not making because you already provided the supplies.
I would check with the florist and see what their total cost is IF you purchase flowers through them and have them put the arrangements together. If it's $50 more to have the florist do it all including providing the flowers, I would go with the florist.
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Florist charging too much?
hasn't the weather killed a lot of fruits and veggies in CA? i would think that would apply to flowers too. perhaps that is why it seems so expensive, they do not have a good "crop" this year.
Reply:Some of the cost involved is not just the labor. They also add in fillers and maybe some of the that stuff that holds flowers in together. Maybe it also includes the vase. Also, you are paying for their creative eye to make sure everything goes together. I would say it really depends on how deluxe you want it. If you want a very simple centerpiece, do it yourself and be happy with the money you save. However, you should have a pro do it if you want it to look fancier.
P.S. Even though I want to save money and I feel I am very creative, I am not doing my own flowers just because I know it would add to my stress. Having a florist do it means you don't have to worry about wilty stems or pricking your finger when you have so many other details to worry about.
Reply:If you're looking into doing the centerpieces yourself, then it could definitely be done for less than $25 each. However, keep in mind that with a florist you are not only paying for their contacts with wholesalers, but also their time and effort that will go into creating the arrangements. You are also paying for them to deliver and set up everything for the reception. You are paying for convenience - not just the arrangements. If you think that it should be done for $30, then ask them to come down - the worst they will say is no.
Reply:no flowers are cheap unless you grow them yourself! especially roses! roses here are 6 a piece and the hydrangea would be a lil less but not much. if you want the flowers your gonna have to pay unless you do it yourself.
Reply:I used a floral designer instead of a regular florist. The prices were SLIGHTLY lower than a regular florist as they only order what they need to do each event and don't have the waste a regular florist does. Still, $35 to $40 is about what you would expect to pay for a regular centerpiece. That was why I used candle lamps and taper candles instead of having flower centerpieces. I bought Princess House crystal candle lamps on eBay for prices that ranged from $5.99 to $19.00 (plus shipping). The only tables that had flower arrangements were the head table, the family tables and the guest sign-in table. One guest from each table was awarded the table decorations to take home (a mark was put on one chair at each table). That way you're not left with a ton of decorations to take home.
Reply:Roses cheap??? Please.
If you want $25 centerpieces you will have to use carnations and greenery.
If you want roses, pay up.
Reply:$40 for an arrangement is cheap...go to 1800 flowers.com or FTD and look at the arrangements.
Flowers are expensive...when you see roses that are cheap it's because they are LOW quality. You don't want your flowers to die before the wedding is over.
Pay the florist to do it... arranging flowers is WAY more work than it looks like and you'll just stress yourself out...plus you'll need to store the flowers in a fridge before you use them and after you make the arrangements...
Reply:I would check ebay if you'd want fake flowers...... fake/satin flowers can look just as nice as real.
Reply:If you are getting a florist in the flower mart area, then yes, too expensive. If you're getting a florist outside the flower mart area, then they tack on all sorts of stuff to balance out the delivery of their materials to them, not to mention whatever delivery surcharge to get them to you. I would try to talk them down as close to $25 as possible. Good Luck.
Reply:Florists arent cheap. I'm using calla lillies, and ordering them myself. I'm going to make my own centerpieces and bridesmaid bouquets. The florist will only be making my boutenniers, corsages and my bouquet.
If you've priced everything out and you think you can make your arrangements yourself for less, do it. Ask your bridesmaids and moms to pitch in the morning of the wedding. Working together, it shouldnt take very long at all. (But I have heard that it may ruin your manicure)
Reply:you are not getting ripped off - flwers are expensive. And unless you are a wholesaler you aren't getting roses for those prices
Reply:That's what it cost to have someone else do things for you.If you really are in a tight budget ask your friends to pitch in to pay for it or do it yourself.Copy off of an arrangement.It shouldn't be that long to do it.
Reply:It is not uncommon, when you purchase something, in this case your flowers, and then have another vendor put it together for you. The vendor is making up for the lost money they are not making because you already provided the supplies.
I would check with the florist and see what their total cost is IF you purchase flowers through them and have them put the arrangements together. If it's $50 more to have the florist do it all including providing the flowers, I would go with the florist.
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Why won'y my hydrangea produce flowers?
It was a small plant which I planted - we live in the north east.
I planted it 3 years ago - the first year I cut the spikes off and have not done it since.Thanks you
Why won'y my hydrangea produce flowers?
Most common reasons a hydrangea won't bloom:
1) Pruning at the wrong time during the season and eliminating next year's flower buds (apparently not your problem).
2) Some Hydrangea flower buds are not cold hardy in zones 5 or less. While mophead hydrangeas will grow like crazy and give you lots of great foliage, the Mophead Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) flower buds burn in a normal zone 5 or colder winter. Pee Gee Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) or annabelle Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) flower buds are cold hardy to zone 5.
3) Planted in heavy shade. Too much shade can be a cause of non flowering simply because of the lack of energy from the sun. You will notice less flowers gradually as the years go on. Transplant to a sunnier location.
4) Severe dry spells the season before can and does cause the hydrangea to not flower. This can be avoided by choosing a location that is not too sunny and by adding some supplemental watering during the growing season. Hydrangea will not bloom because of too much sun! Its the lack of water that affects the bloom. The more sun, the more water they need.
5) Use of a high Nitrogen fertilizer will promote lush new growth at the expense of flower production. Use a balanced (10-10-10) slow release, granular fertilizer %26amp; don't over do it.
Reply:what kind of Hydrantea? Is it in full sun--needs to be for best flowering, and do you fertilize it? Keep it well watered and fertilize weekly with a high phosphorous fertilizer.
Use an acidifier if it has a blue flower.
Reply:First of all, if you planted a small plant, it can take several years to get acclimated to where you planted it %26amp; this will affect whether or not it's been blooming.
Secondly, have you planted it in the right spot? Hydrangeas don't like full sun %26amp; should be planted on the northern or eastern side of a building. Also, make sure you're giving it plenty of water. The "Hydra" in teh name hydrangea is from the Greek word for water %26amp; then like plenty of it.
Lastly, unless you have an "Endless Summer" hydrangea, your plant will grow on old wood and should only be pruned right after it flowers in the summer. Pruning in the late winter or early spring will result in your cutting off the part of the limbs that will produce the next season's flowers.
Good luck!
I planted it 3 years ago - the first year I cut the spikes off and have not done it since.Thanks you
Why won'y my hydrangea produce flowers?
Most common reasons a hydrangea won't bloom:
1) Pruning at the wrong time during the season and eliminating next year's flower buds (apparently not your problem).
2) Some Hydrangea flower buds are not cold hardy in zones 5 or less. While mophead hydrangeas will grow like crazy and give you lots of great foliage, the Mophead Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) flower buds burn in a normal zone 5 or colder winter. Pee Gee Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) or annabelle Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) flower buds are cold hardy to zone 5.
3) Planted in heavy shade. Too much shade can be a cause of non flowering simply because of the lack of energy from the sun. You will notice less flowers gradually as the years go on. Transplant to a sunnier location.
4) Severe dry spells the season before can and does cause the hydrangea to not flower. This can be avoided by choosing a location that is not too sunny and by adding some supplemental watering during the growing season. Hydrangea will not bloom because of too much sun! Its the lack of water that affects the bloom. The more sun, the more water they need.
5) Use of a high Nitrogen fertilizer will promote lush new growth at the expense of flower production. Use a balanced (10-10-10) slow release, granular fertilizer %26amp; don't over do it.
Reply:what kind of Hydrantea? Is it in full sun--needs to be for best flowering, and do you fertilize it? Keep it well watered and fertilize weekly with a high phosphorous fertilizer.
Use an acidifier if it has a blue flower.
Reply:First of all, if you planted a small plant, it can take several years to get acclimated to where you planted it %26amp; this will affect whether or not it's been blooming.
Secondly, have you planted it in the right spot? Hydrangeas don't like full sun %26amp; should be planted on the northern or eastern side of a building. Also, make sure you're giving it plenty of water. The "Hydra" in teh name hydrangea is from the Greek word for water %26amp; then like plenty of it.
Lastly, unless you have an "Endless Summer" hydrangea, your plant will grow on old wood and should only be pruned right after it flowers in the summer. Pruning in the late winter or early spring will result in your cutting off the part of the limbs that will produce the next season's flowers.
Good luck!
How much should a hydrangea stem be cut for winter?
should it be cut all the way or part of the way?
How much should a hydrangea stem be cut for winter?
It depends on what type you have.
A common Hydrangea is the PeeGee. This flowers on new wood, so you should prune after blooming is done or first thing in the spring, to the ground. Otherwise next year you'll have old wood and new growth together, a real mess.
Another common type is oak leaf or big leaf Hydrangea. These flowers are from last years buds, so only prune after blooming, or you won't get flowers next year.
A newly popular one, which is from Minnesota, my neck of the woods, is called Endless Summer. It flowers from both old and new wood, so you can do just about anything you want. It will give you different colors depending on what you add to it's soil, eg. aluminum sulphate, lime, particular fertilizer. It's gorgeous. Find out which type you have and go from there.
Reply:Hydrangea doesn't have to be pruned. If you just want a smaller bush it should be pruned right after it blooms. On most hydrangeas the flowers grow on the old wood. The only thing you should cut on it this time of year are any dead branches. If you cut it back next year only cut about a third of it off.
Reply:Just lop off the dead flower heads once they ARE dead. If you cut it to the ground you will probably have little or no flower production the next year as they plant will spend most of its energy regrowing the plant stalks and stems.
How much should a hydrangea stem be cut for winter?
It depends on what type you have.
A common Hydrangea is the PeeGee. This flowers on new wood, so you should prune after blooming is done or first thing in the spring, to the ground. Otherwise next year you'll have old wood and new growth together, a real mess.
Another common type is oak leaf or big leaf Hydrangea. These flowers are from last years buds, so only prune after blooming, or you won't get flowers next year.
A newly popular one, which is from Minnesota, my neck of the woods, is called Endless Summer. It flowers from both old and new wood, so you can do just about anything you want. It will give you different colors depending on what you add to it's soil, eg. aluminum sulphate, lime, particular fertilizer. It's gorgeous. Find out which type you have and go from there.
Reply:Hydrangea doesn't have to be pruned. If you just want a smaller bush it should be pruned right after it blooms. On most hydrangeas the flowers grow on the old wood. The only thing you should cut on it this time of year are any dead branches. If you cut it back next year only cut about a third of it off.
Reply:Just lop off the dead flower heads once they ARE dead. If you cut it to the ground you will probably have little or no flower production the next year as they plant will spend most of its energy regrowing the plant stalks and stems.
Why doesnt my climbing hydrangea flower?
Its in its third year now and although it is growing well no sign at all of any flowers yet!!! Please can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong
Why doesnt my climbing hydrangea flower?
A couple of thoughts. Climbing hydrangea vines are notoriously slow to establish. I wouldn't give up on it yet. Ours is going into its fourth year. It actually had a couple of flowers the first year and nothing since. Our neighbour's didn't flower until about year four.
They need a cold winter to create flower buds. If you live in zone 7 or above, it could be problematic.
They want a very fertile soil. Lots of compost or other organic fertilizer every spring may help.
Hang in there. They're attractive vines, even without the flowers.
Reply:Hydrangeas are really hard to grow, trust me, I have tried for years and years and can't get them to flower. My mum has hundreds in her garden that flower for ages and she doesn't know how she does it! I think it must be the different soil.
Reply:My ortho book says three possibilities: a cold snap after they have buds in the spring: improper trimming, you need to know when your variety produces its buds for its next flowering season, and do not trim after that: too much shade. One more thing, they love acidic soil. You need to feed them Mir-acid by miracle- gro, but if your leaves are large and green then acid is not the problem.
Reply:This plant loves north facing walls and lots of water. If you have planted it on a sunny wall that is dry this may be the problem.
Reply:Try SuperBloom. It makes EVERYTHING bloom, even the stubborn ones.
Reply:Mine is beautiful, ten years old and has always bloomed. (It's blooming now). I do nothing with it. It is planted in a rather sandy soil in Chicago. It gets northeasterly light - never direct sun except in the morning, otherwise it is shaded by a 50 ft Arborvitae and a 40 foot fir. next to it is a Rhododendron that I do fertilize and provide acid for. I have no idea why the hydrangea does well. Maybe it is the cold thing in winter - or the soil. I do add about a shovelful of organic compost each spring. I have several other hydrangeas as well, including the blue ones ( which are difficult in this neck of the woods) - all of them do well with minimum care. I am truly suprised you're having problems.
Why doesnt my climbing hydrangea flower?
A couple of thoughts. Climbing hydrangea vines are notoriously slow to establish. I wouldn't give up on it yet. Ours is going into its fourth year. It actually had a couple of flowers the first year and nothing since. Our neighbour's didn't flower until about year four.
They need a cold winter to create flower buds. If you live in zone 7 or above, it could be problematic.
They want a very fertile soil. Lots of compost or other organic fertilizer every spring may help.
Hang in there. They're attractive vines, even without the flowers.
Reply:Hydrangeas are really hard to grow, trust me, I have tried for years and years and can't get them to flower. My mum has hundreds in her garden that flower for ages and she doesn't know how she does it! I think it must be the different soil.
Reply:My ortho book says three possibilities: a cold snap after they have buds in the spring: improper trimming, you need to know when your variety produces its buds for its next flowering season, and do not trim after that: too much shade. One more thing, they love acidic soil. You need to feed them Mir-acid by miracle- gro, but if your leaves are large and green then acid is not the problem.
Reply:This plant loves north facing walls and lots of water. If you have planted it on a sunny wall that is dry this may be the problem.
Reply:Try SuperBloom. It makes EVERYTHING bloom, even the stubborn ones.
Reply:Mine is beautiful, ten years old and has always bloomed. (It's blooming now). I do nothing with it. It is planted in a rather sandy soil in Chicago. It gets northeasterly light - never direct sun except in the morning, otherwise it is shaded by a 50 ft Arborvitae and a 40 foot fir. next to it is a Rhododendron that I do fertilize and provide acid for. I have no idea why the hydrangea does well. Maybe it is the cold thing in winter - or the soil. I do add about a shovelful of organic compost each spring. I have several other hydrangeas as well, including the blue ones ( which are difficult in this neck of the woods) - all of them do well with minimum care. I am truly suprised you're having problems.
I just planted a hydrangea plant yesterday. Today it became very droopy- what do i do???
Did you water heavily after-wards? Then just relax, it is called shock and it will pull out of it. No?! You didn't water? Well, do it now!
I just planted a hydrangea plant yesterday. Today it became very droopy- what do i do???
Mine does this all the time. Especially on hot days. I water it and it perks up. It's only been in the ground for a year, but it's doing ok.
I think that if you water it like twice a day and make sure it gets enough water when it's reallly hot, then it will be ok.
Reply:Water it like crazy.
Reply:I would keep on watering it at soil level. They do better in a semi shaded area. I would also use a transplanter liquid to help with the shock of transplanting. I wouldn't fertilize it yet, let it recover from the shock of planting.
Reply:Keep it well watered and give it time to get used to its new digs.
Reply:Hydrangeas are easy to grow. They prefer full sun to partial shade. In warmer climates, put them in a more shaded area, to reduce wilting in the midday sun. They prefer moist, rich, loam soil that drains well.
When planting, add generous amounts of rich compost. Add mulch yearly to help retain soil moisture, and to replenish nutrients for the plants. Keep the soil moist the entire season to promote lush growth and big blooms. Add a general purpose fertilzer monthly.
Flowers will begin to bloom in mid summer. Remove spent blooms. This will promote more blooms. To grow bigger blooms, thin some of the stems.
Prune bushes back in winter to early spring. If the bushes become too big or winter damaged, they can be cut back close to the ground.
gert
I just planted a hydrangea plant yesterday. Today it became very droopy- what do i do???
Mine does this all the time. Especially on hot days. I water it and it perks up. It's only been in the ground for a year, but it's doing ok.
I think that if you water it like twice a day and make sure it gets enough water when it's reallly hot, then it will be ok.
Reply:Water it like crazy.
Reply:I would keep on watering it at soil level. They do better in a semi shaded area. I would also use a transplanter liquid to help with the shock of transplanting. I wouldn't fertilize it yet, let it recover from the shock of planting.
Reply:Keep it well watered and give it time to get used to its new digs.
Reply:Hydrangeas are easy to grow. They prefer full sun to partial shade. In warmer climates, put them in a more shaded area, to reduce wilting in the midday sun. They prefer moist, rich, loam soil that drains well.
When planting, add generous amounts of rich compost. Add mulch yearly to help retain soil moisture, and to replenish nutrients for the plants. Keep the soil moist the entire season to promote lush growth and big blooms. Add a general purpose fertilzer monthly.
Flowers will begin to bloom in mid summer. Remove spent blooms. This will promote more blooms. To grow bigger blooms, thin some of the stems.
Prune bushes back in winter to early spring. If the bushes become too big or winter damaged, they can be cut back close to the ground.
gert
Can I put a hydrangea plant that I received as a potted plant outside with success, it is kind of wilted now?
As long as the threat of frost has passed, plant the hydrangea outside. They can grow quite big and quickly at that, so pick a spot that you can leave it without intruding on anything else. They like morning sun and afternoon shade, direct sun all day is not good for them. Also, the soil pH will determine the color of your blossoms, pink or bluish/purple. You may want to consider that also. You can get a soil test kit cheap at your local garden center and they can recommend how to treat the soil for what you want. Or let mother nature surprise you. Oh, -- be sure to water the plant if its showing signs of wilt. Especially after planting. Also keep an eye on it and keep it watered for several weeks until it takes root in its new home.
Can I put a hydrangea plant that I received as a potted plant outside with success, it is kind of wilted now?
Hydrangeas actually do better in the ground. Just make sure you put it somewhere that gets a few hours of shade each day. They will not bloom if left in full sun.
Reply:Yeah, that is what I did with one I received as a gift 9 years ago and it thrives. That being said, I'm in zone 9, SoCal. Mine is now a huge bush and must be hard pruned during the winter. It is a shade loving plant and requires good drainage (according to the Sunset garden book). But, because there are so many varieties and I don't know what zone you are in, I suggest calling a nursery to ask. If it has a hang tag, tell them the variety you have and ask the planting requirements for your zone. My book also says it makes a good container plant in my zone which may be a good option for you rather than putting it in the ground. Sometimes I do that to experiment with different locations until a plant finds a home in which to thrive.
Reply:it sounds like transplant shock. just keep soil damp for awhile. add miracle grow to the water.
Reply:Yes they thrive in North Carolina as well and make a beautiful addition to your landscape.
Reply:Hi!!
Yes, you can transplant your hydrangea outside. My mom's favorite plant is a hydrangea, so she got a lot of them for Mother's Day gifts. They all ended up in the garden. lol It may be kind of wilted now because it's "root bound" (too many roots for the size pot).
You'll need to take into consideration what climate you live in and what kind of soil to plant it in. This web page gives a lot of information on them:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_plants_other...
Reply:PeeGee and Annabelle hydrangea's are hardy to zone 4. They do not do well in full sun. They also will wilt easily from lack of water, but, after a good watering will pop right back.
Can I put a hydrangea plant that I received as a potted plant outside with success, it is kind of wilted now?
Hydrangeas actually do better in the ground. Just make sure you put it somewhere that gets a few hours of shade each day. They will not bloom if left in full sun.
Reply:Yeah, that is what I did with one I received as a gift 9 years ago and it thrives. That being said, I'm in zone 9, SoCal. Mine is now a huge bush and must be hard pruned during the winter. It is a shade loving plant and requires good drainage (according to the Sunset garden book). But, because there are so many varieties and I don't know what zone you are in, I suggest calling a nursery to ask. If it has a hang tag, tell them the variety you have and ask the planting requirements for your zone. My book also says it makes a good container plant in my zone which may be a good option for you rather than putting it in the ground. Sometimes I do that to experiment with different locations until a plant finds a home in which to thrive.
Reply:it sounds like transplant shock. just keep soil damp for awhile. add miracle grow to the water.
Reply:Yes they thrive in North Carolina as well and make a beautiful addition to your landscape.
Reply:Hi!!
Yes, you can transplant your hydrangea outside. My mom's favorite plant is a hydrangea, so she got a lot of them for Mother's Day gifts. They all ended up in the garden. lol It may be kind of wilted now because it's "root bound" (too many roots for the size pot).
You'll need to take into consideration what climate you live in and what kind of soil to plant it in. This web page gives a lot of information on them:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_plants_other...
Reply:PeeGee and Annabelle hydrangea's are hardy to zone 4. They do not do well in full sun. They also will wilt easily from lack of water, but, after a good watering will pop right back.
I have a new Hydrangea planted?
this year and it looks like it's being eaten by some type of bug. Any suggestions?
I have a new Hydrangea planted?
Liquid Sevin at any hardware/home and garden store. Get a spray bottle and mix accordingly and spary it as needed. This product has been on the market for many years and is perfect for treating a wide range of plant eatin' critters. It's also very safe to use.
In a week, them plant munchers will be in buggy heaven.
Reply:3 types of culprits might be to blame;caterpillars, slugs or beetles.
Caterpillars should be picked off in early morning and destroyed.
For beetles, apply a solution of one quart water mixed with 1 Tbsp dry laundry soap--any kind. Spray on in cool weather or at night, then rinse off after the sun warms leaves.
For slugs, place a damp piece of cardboard under plant overnight. Early the next morning, flip over the cardboard to see if you have slugs. Remove them and flush or feed to chickens.
Reply:Get some greenhouse sticky cards and place them near the foliage. You'll capture whatever it is!
I have a new Hydrangea planted?
Liquid Sevin at any hardware/home and garden store. Get a spray bottle and mix accordingly and spary it as needed. This product has been on the market for many years and is perfect for treating a wide range of plant eatin' critters. It's also very safe to use.
In a week, them plant munchers will be in buggy heaven.
Reply:3 types of culprits might be to blame;caterpillars, slugs or beetles.
Caterpillars should be picked off in early morning and destroyed.
For beetles, apply a solution of one quart water mixed with 1 Tbsp dry laundry soap--any kind. Spray on in cool weather or at night, then rinse off after the sun warms leaves.
For slugs, place a damp piece of cardboard under plant overnight. Early the next morning, flip over the cardboard to see if you have slugs. Remove them and flush or feed to chickens.
Reply:Get some greenhouse sticky cards and place them near the foliage. You'll capture whatever it is!
I have a climbing hydrangea vine that does not look healthy. What diseases can affect it?
you have animals around your home?a few large dogs?if yes those dogs are urinating on your bush or vine ive seen it in a bush. i would get rid of the dogs
I have a climbing hydrangea vine that does not look healthy. What diseases can affect it?
armed with the information you provided or should I say lack of information, it could be Almost Anything from insect damage to lack of water!
I have a climbing hydrangea vine that does not look healthy. What diseases can affect it?
armed with the information you provided or should I say lack of information, it could be Almost Anything from insect damage to lack of water!
Why doesn't my Hydrangea bloom?
It is very healthy - lots of big green leaves - just one bloom.
Why doesn't my Hydrangea bloom?
You said that you trimmed a lot. Did you cut the old stems?, meaning previous year's growth. If you want the flowers next season, you only want to trim the dead flowers, which means, if you prune hard, you have to give up enjoying the flowers next year. The hydrangea produces flowers on previous year's growth, so if you prune it way back, it won't bloom next season. Let it grow again, and you should see more flowers next spring/summer. Don't worry!
Reply:I think you may have inadvertently trimmed off all of the buds for this year. Hydrangeas are funny about being pruned and it should be kept to a minimum. I would recommend only cutting off dead wood and thinning out the shrub every couple of years by removing only a few older branches. If you leave it alone it should spring back just fine next year.
Reply:did you trim the hydrangea back alot this year? if so it could've gone into shock. or believe it or not sometimes plants can go into hybernation. rhodedendrian plants tend to do this. so next year your hydrangea should be a ok!
ada
Why doesn't my Hydrangea bloom?
You said that you trimmed a lot. Did you cut the old stems?, meaning previous year's growth. If you want the flowers next season, you only want to trim the dead flowers, which means, if you prune hard, you have to give up enjoying the flowers next year. The hydrangea produces flowers on previous year's growth, so if you prune it way back, it won't bloom next season. Let it grow again, and you should see more flowers next spring/summer. Don't worry!
Reply:I think you may have inadvertently trimmed off all of the buds for this year. Hydrangeas are funny about being pruned and it should be kept to a minimum. I would recommend only cutting off dead wood and thinning out the shrub every couple of years by removing only a few older branches. If you leave it alone it should spring back just fine next year.
Reply:did you trim the hydrangea back alot this year? if so it could've gone into shock. or believe it or not sometimes plants can go into hybernation. rhodedendrian plants tend to do this. so next year your hydrangea should be a ok!
ada
I bought a potted Hydrangea sp. Can it be planted in the garden ?
Yes you can, but Hydrangea need shade so don't plant it in full sun.
I bought a potted Hydrangea sp. Can it be planted in the garden ?
May not be winter hardy, check the tag that came with it. If not winter hardy, you will have to repot it for the winter or lose it.
Reply:I have 4 in my garden - 2 whites and 2 pinks. Enjoy!!!
Reply:Yes it can, My Hydrangea's are 5 years old and beautiful, They like a shady area. Feed with Acid food and coffee grounds, they love this. When planting put some root started in the ground for the plant so it roots to the soil.
Good luck enjoy your flowers. In the winter cut them back to about 5 inches high and they will grow again big in the spring.
I bought a potted Hydrangea sp. Can it be planted in the garden ?
May not be winter hardy, check the tag that came with it. If not winter hardy, you will have to repot it for the winter or lose it.
Reply:I have 4 in my garden - 2 whites and 2 pinks. Enjoy!!!
Reply:Yes it can, My Hydrangea's are 5 years old and beautiful, They like a shady area. Feed with Acid food and coffee grounds, they love this. When planting put some root started in the ground for the plant so it roots to the soil.
Good luck enjoy your flowers. In the winter cut them back to about 5 inches high and they will grow again big in the spring.
How do you grow hydrangea in a Pittsburgh like climate?
help!
How do you grow hydrangea in a Pittsburgh like climate?
Get a relaiable cultivar, such as endless summer or nikko blue. Buy the biggest plant you can afford, because it will be easier to establish. Dig a hole twice the size of the pot the hydrangea is planted in, and sink the plant. Backfill with rich, organic soil that has been amended with compost. Keep the plant hydrated. Do not pick or deadhead blooms the first couple of years if you want the hydrangea to achieve maximum size quickly, as new blloms in ensuing years come off the wood created by this year's blooms. ENJOY!
How do you grow hydrangea in a Pittsburgh like climate?
Get a relaiable cultivar, such as endless summer or nikko blue. Buy the biggest plant you can afford, because it will be easier to establish. Dig a hole twice the size of the pot the hydrangea is planted in, and sink the plant. Backfill with rich, organic soil that has been amended with compost. Keep the plant hydrated. Do not pick or deadhead blooms the first couple of years if you want the hydrangea to achieve maximum size quickly, as new blloms in ensuing years come off the wood created by this year's blooms. ENJOY!
How quickly will climbing hydrangea grow on a wall and what are ways to stimulate this growth?
Thanks for your answers!
How quickly will climbing hydrangea grow on a wall and what are ways to stimulate this growth?
The clue is in the word Hydrangea. They like plenty of water (hydra). Mine has started flowering today in the Midlands. I don't think you will need to encourage it much, they are quite prolific.
Reply:Hydrangea petiolaris is quite a slow grower and will probably outlive you. It thrives any soil. An application of fertilizer and an occasional mulch will keep it healthy but won't make it grow any faster.
The good news is that it requires little pruning ----just remove the dead heads off the flowers ----- and attracts birds which like to nest in the thick branches.
Good choice.
Reply:Growth rate is dependent on the aspect,the soil fertility,the exposure and drainage among others.
Hydrangea petiolaris is best suited to a shady position,if you have an established plant feeding with a seaweed based liquid food will help growth.Should you be considering planting,open the soil by adding coarse gravel to improve drainage,incorporate compost into the soil and keep well watered until the plant is established.
How quickly will climbing hydrangea grow on a wall and what are ways to stimulate this growth?
The clue is in the word Hydrangea. They like plenty of water (hydra). Mine has started flowering today in the Midlands. I don't think you will need to encourage it much, they are quite prolific.
Reply:Hydrangea petiolaris is quite a slow grower and will probably outlive you. It thrives any soil. An application of fertilizer and an occasional mulch will keep it healthy but won't make it grow any faster.
The good news is that it requires little pruning ----just remove the dead heads off the flowers ----- and attracts birds which like to nest in the thick branches.
Good choice.
Reply:Growth rate is dependent on the aspect,the soil fertility,the exposure and drainage among others.
Hydrangea petiolaris is best suited to a shady position,if you have an established plant feeding with a seaweed based liquid food will help growth.Should you be considering planting,open the soil by adding coarse gravel to improve drainage,incorporate compost into the soil and keep well watered until the plant is established.
Why is my newly transplanted hydrangea wilted?
I just purchased an Annabelle hydrangea %26amp; transplanted it into a larger pot. The next day the entire plant is wilted looking. The flower heads are very bowed. It has plenty of moisture. Help??
Why is my newly transplanted hydrangea wilted?
First, make sure it isn't standing in water; too much water is often as bad as too little. Also, be sure that it is in a warm area, and has plenty of light, but NOT direct sunlight for two or three days. Other than that, many plants react very negatively to being transplanted, especially at first; if you had to remove any soil from the root ball, that may also be responsible for the drooping, as the tiniest root hairs may have been damaged or destroyed in the process.
Reply:Make sure there is enough potting soil to pack the plant in firmly. I did that with some pansies and forgot to put enough soil in to keep it firmly against the pot. Sometimes if you put the plant in a pot that is too big, it will wilt. Hydrangeas also don't like full sun, they are a partial to full shade type plant.
Reply:Make sure you have it in full shade and check deep into the soil for moisture. Hydrangeas love acidic food. It might be in shock.
Reply:it is just in transplant shock and it should perk up in a few days also make sure you give it enough water .
Reply:It may just be the shock of the transplant. Just keep it well hydrated and it should perk up in a few days to a week.
addis
Why is my newly transplanted hydrangea wilted?
First, make sure it isn't standing in water; too much water is often as bad as too little. Also, be sure that it is in a warm area, and has plenty of light, but NOT direct sunlight for two or three days. Other than that, many plants react very negatively to being transplanted, especially at first; if you had to remove any soil from the root ball, that may also be responsible for the drooping, as the tiniest root hairs may have been damaged or destroyed in the process.
Reply:Make sure there is enough potting soil to pack the plant in firmly. I did that with some pansies and forgot to put enough soil in to keep it firmly against the pot. Sometimes if you put the plant in a pot that is too big, it will wilt. Hydrangeas also don't like full sun, they are a partial to full shade type plant.
Reply:Make sure you have it in full shade and check deep into the soil for moisture. Hydrangeas love acidic food. It might be in shock.
Reply:it is just in transplant shock and it should perk up in a few days also make sure you give it enough water .
Reply:It may just be the shock of the transplant. Just keep it well hydrated and it should perk up in a few days to a week.
addis
Has anyione heard of a hydrangea named "marie "?
I bought a couple at home depot today as they are on clearance (I live in zone 5) and the planter states "hydrangea marie var bl"
Has anyione heard of a hydrangea named "marie "?
There's a hydrangea with the botanical name Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii' - it's a variegated lacecap hydrangea, meaning that it's flowers are not the big softball-shaped flowers. They are a flattened cluster of sterile and non-sterile flowers. They don't usually flower reliably.
Reply:There is a hydrangea macrophillia named "Marie Claire", it is pink and white. Not familiar with just plain "Marie".
Added: Home Depot doesn't even list them on their website as a plant they carry. My husband works there in the garden center and he says they didn't have them here this year, but Home Depot has "zones" where they carry certain plants in each zone, and one store might have something totally different from another, so who knows? They might have come from one of the vendors, but I can find no information on that variety at all, anywhere.
Has anyione heard of a hydrangea named "marie "?
There's a hydrangea with the botanical name Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii' - it's a variegated lacecap hydrangea, meaning that it's flowers are not the big softball-shaped flowers. They are a flattened cluster of sterile and non-sterile flowers. They don't usually flower reliably.
Reply:There is a hydrangea macrophillia named "Marie Claire", it is pink and white. Not familiar with just plain "Marie".
Added: Home Depot doesn't even list them on their website as a plant they carry. My husband works there in the garden center and he says they didn't have them here this year, but Home Depot has "zones" where they carry certain plants in each zone, and one store might have something totally different from another, so who knows? They might have come from one of the vendors, but I can find no information on that variety at all, anywhere.
I got a hydrangea but im kinda confused how to take care of it on a hot day? i tried to put ice cubes?
Leave it alone. Don't fuss with it. You can plant it in the garden where you can water it once a week. Mulch heavily over the roots to keep them cool.
Enjoy.
I got a hydrangea but im kinda confused how to take care of it on a hot day? i tried to put ice cubes?
Hi:
Hydrangeas will do fine in the ground once established. Hyrangeas are unique plants as the soil plays a big role. Depending on the amount of acid you have in your soil, will result in the outcome of the color of your flowers. I am a landscaper and designer and have seen Hyrangeas that have blue flowers, (The Endless Summer) turn red tones when the acid content isn't right for the Endless Summer.
Your main goal is to get on a watering schedule with your Hydrangea. I live in zone seven and our summers can get warm. Hydrangeas shouldn't be placed out in the blazing summer sun. They need a little shade. Your Hyrangea will do fine if planted correctly in the soil. Add some mushroom compost when planting. This is an organic fertilizer that will last up to one year.
The main goal for you is to make sure it is watered properly. Hydrangeas like any other plant specimen will survive the heat if they have strong root systems and watered. You can also put some mushroom compost, pine straw, or decorative stones around the Hydrangea. This will help retain the moisture in the ground. I hope this has helped some and good luck to you with your Hydrangea. They are beautiful plant specimens.
I will link you to the site map of my website. This page has everything that is on the website. Browse through as there are a lot of articles, tips and techniques that may be useful to you. Have a great day!
Kimberly
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
Enjoy.
I got a hydrangea but im kinda confused how to take care of it on a hot day? i tried to put ice cubes?
Hi:
Hydrangeas will do fine in the ground once established. Hyrangeas are unique plants as the soil plays a big role. Depending on the amount of acid you have in your soil, will result in the outcome of the color of your flowers. I am a landscaper and designer and have seen Hyrangeas that have blue flowers, (The Endless Summer) turn red tones when the acid content isn't right for the Endless Summer.
Your main goal is to get on a watering schedule with your Hydrangea. I live in zone seven and our summers can get warm. Hydrangeas shouldn't be placed out in the blazing summer sun. They need a little shade. Your Hyrangea will do fine if planted correctly in the soil. Add some mushroom compost when planting. This is an organic fertilizer that will last up to one year.
The main goal for you is to make sure it is watered properly. Hydrangeas like any other plant specimen will survive the heat if they have strong root systems and watered. You can also put some mushroom compost, pine straw, or decorative stones around the Hydrangea. This will help retain the moisture in the ground. I hope this has helped some and good luck to you with your Hydrangea. They are beautiful plant specimens.
I will link you to the site map of my website. This page has everything that is on the website. Browse through as there are a lot of articles, tips and techniques that may be useful to you. Have a great day!
Kimberly
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
I have a peegee hydrangea that's in its 2nd season with no blooms. It's fertilized and in full sun.?
We live in Georgia. Any ideas as to why no blooms? Other hydrangea varieties are doing fine and blooming. No drought stress, and not dropping leaves.
I have a peegee hydrangea that's in its 2nd season with no blooms. It's fertilized and in full sun.?
There are several factors that could contribute to the lack of flowering on your Hydrangea. First, the full sun location may be stressing the plant somewhat. Ideally, hydrangeas prefer morning sun and afternoon shade. Second, the plant may be pruned at the wrong time of year. The majority of hydrangeas produce blooms on last year's growth. Heavy pruning in the spring removes wood necessary for flowering and thus results in few, if any, blooms. Third, it could be that the plant needs more time to establish in the garden. Balled and burlaped plants in particular are slower to establish. Keep the plant mulched and watered as necessary, do not prune, and hope for the best. If you decide to move it to a shadier part of the garden, February is a good month to do it in Georgia.
Good luck.
Reply:Acid and alkaline Fertilizer isn't enough for hydrangea
plants.usda.gov is a database describing plants in the U S and there needs, the variety you have may require longer to establish itself and bloom, but
www.garden.com has pretty pictures and info
Reply:Mine wouldn't bloom either. I kept fertilizing them. And then I read in a magazine that I wasn't supposed to fertilize hydrangeas. Now they are blooming again.
I have a peegee hydrangea that's in its 2nd season with no blooms. It's fertilized and in full sun.?
There are several factors that could contribute to the lack of flowering on your Hydrangea. First, the full sun location may be stressing the plant somewhat. Ideally, hydrangeas prefer morning sun and afternoon shade. Second, the plant may be pruned at the wrong time of year. The majority of hydrangeas produce blooms on last year's growth. Heavy pruning in the spring removes wood necessary for flowering and thus results in few, if any, blooms. Third, it could be that the plant needs more time to establish in the garden. Balled and burlaped plants in particular are slower to establish. Keep the plant mulched and watered as necessary, do not prune, and hope for the best. If you decide to move it to a shadier part of the garden, February is a good month to do it in Georgia.
Good luck.
Reply:Acid and alkaline Fertilizer isn't enough for hydrangea
plants.usda.gov is a database describing plants in the U S and there needs, the variety you have may require longer to establish itself and bloom, but
www.garden.com has pretty pictures and info
Reply:Mine wouldn't bloom either. I kept fertilizing them. And then I read in a magazine that I wasn't supposed to fertilize hydrangeas. Now they are blooming again.
Underground Wasp nest under hydrangea bush?
I have a wasp (yellow jacket) nest underground at the base of my hydrangea bush. I don't want to kill the bush, but what can I use to kill the nest? I can't garden there due to the wasps. I can see the hole, right by the base of the bush. Even if I ignore them, will the re use the nest next year or is that not likely to happen? I don't want to use anything that may kill the root system of my bush.
Underground Wasp nest under hydrangea bush?
There's wasp and hornet killer that you can buy at any hardware store that will be perfectly safe on the root system of your bush.
Reply:Yes, they are awful aren't they!?! I had one a couple of years ago. At night water that area often, keep as wet as you can without killing your shrub. They will leave and not come back the next year.
Reply:Get a good wasp spray at your local hardware. Wait until all the wasps have gone home for the night. Then spray directly into the hole. If some try to escape, just continue to spray as they come out. If there are any you see the next day, repeat the treatment. This will not harm your hydrangea.
larry
Underground Wasp nest under hydrangea bush?
There's wasp and hornet killer that you can buy at any hardware store that will be perfectly safe on the root system of your bush.
Reply:Yes, they are awful aren't they!?! I had one a couple of years ago. At night water that area often, keep as wet as you can without killing your shrub. They will leave and not come back the next year.
Reply:Get a good wasp spray at your local hardware. Wait until all the wasps have gone home for the night. Then spray directly into the hole. If some try to escape, just continue to spray as they come out. If there are any you see the next day, repeat the treatment. This will not harm your hydrangea.
larry
Can you grow Hydrangea indoors?
I only have a small window box ourdoors and was thinking to grow it indoors if possible!!
Can you grow Hydrangea indoors?
Hydrangeas can be grown satisfactorily on a light windowsill indoors,until the plant grows too large.When this happens,simply cut off a stem with two strong leaves,make the cut just below a leaf joint,leaving a cutting app;4" long.
Dip the cut end in water,then in hormone rooting compound.Insert into a small flowerpot of cutting compost,cover with a plastic bag,place in a light position and in a short time a new plant will result.
Reply:Yes, as long as it gets adequate sunlight.
Reply:Yes,but don't do it as first they are intolerent of dryness (hydra) and so are high maintenence.The main reason is they are unattractive as they slowly lose leaves and are bare in late autumn,winter and early spring so the ugly period is too long for indoors
Can you grow Hydrangea indoors?
Hydrangeas can be grown satisfactorily on a light windowsill indoors,until the plant grows too large.When this happens,simply cut off a stem with two strong leaves,make the cut just below a leaf joint,leaving a cutting app;4" long.
Dip the cut end in water,then in hormone rooting compound.Insert into a small flowerpot of cutting compost,cover with a plastic bag,place in a light position and in a short time a new plant will result.
Reply:Yes, as long as it gets adequate sunlight.
Reply:Yes,but don't do it as first they are intolerent of dryness (hydra) and so are high maintenence.The main reason is they are unattractive as they slowly lose leaves and are bare in late autumn,winter and early spring so the ugly period is too long for indoors
My Clematis and Hydrangea are black with frost. Should I cut them right down are just trim them to shape?
You can if you like; you don't have to.
I live in an area that has serious winter. Both those plants will look "dead" in the winter - leafless - but in fact they are just dormant. I don't trim my hydrangea. In the spring, when it comes back to life, occasionally there will be bits here and there that seem to be dead, and I'll trim them off. But mostly, it comes back to life on its own very well.
Same with the Clematis - though I do hack the whole thing down to about a foot off the ground about every 2-3 years. It seem to help it stay bushy.
If the frost nipped back your plants, they should bounce back and put out new growth when it warms up. Maybe wait until then before trimming, so you know what's dead, and what merely lost its leaves (but has living branches).
My Clematis and Hydrangea are black with frost. Should I cut them right down are just trim them to shape?
You can cut down your clematis to almost ground level - indeed it will benefit from this. Leave the hydrangea as it is. There is protection for it in the foliage that is on it.
Reply:I never cut Hydrangeas back until all frosts have gone; I know they can look a bit crap, but the old growth protects the new buds.
Clematis; there are several "pruning groups" and without knowing your variety I could not advise.
Reply:It's too early to cut back Clematis. Some varieties should be cut back to a out a metre in February, others after flowering. Leave your Hydrangeas until they start coming into leaf.
Reply:I'd cut them down so they will have a new start in the spring.
Reply:cut em down
Reply:Don't cut either back.Clematis have different pruning requirements according to variety.
Jackmanni %26amp; viticella should be cut back anytime now to within a few buds from the bottom.
Alpina %26amp; montana clematis should build up a framework of branches,cut the sideshoots from the main stems right back in late summer.
Concerning hydrangeas,the dead flowers serve to protect this seasons' buds.in the spring cut back to the first prominent pair of leaves,just below thwe dead flower.Pruning more severely will cut away the flowers this season.
I live in an area that has serious winter. Both those plants will look "dead" in the winter - leafless - but in fact they are just dormant. I don't trim my hydrangea. In the spring, when it comes back to life, occasionally there will be bits here and there that seem to be dead, and I'll trim them off. But mostly, it comes back to life on its own very well.
Same with the Clematis - though I do hack the whole thing down to about a foot off the ground about every 2-3 years. It seem to help it stay bushy.
If the frost nipped back your plants, they should bounce back and put out new growth when it warms up. Maybe wait until then before trimming, so you know what's dead, and what merely lost its leaves (but has living branches).
My Clematis and Hydrangea are black with frost. Should I cut them right down are just trim them to shape?
You can cut down your clematis to almost ground level - indeed it will benefit from this. Leave the hydrangea as it is. There is protection for it in the foliage that is on it.
Reply:I never cut Hydrangeas back until all frosts have gone; I know they can look a bit crap, but the old growth protects the new buds.
Clematis; there are several "pruning groups" and without knowing your variety I could not advise.
Reply:It's too early to cut back Clematis. Some varieties should be cut back to a out a metre in February, others after flowering. Leave your Hydrangeas until they start coming into leaf.
Reply:I'd cut them down so they will have a new start in the spring.
Reply:cut em down
Reply:Don't cut either back.Clematis have different pruning requirements according to variety.
Jackmanni %26amp; viticella should be cut back anytime now to within a few buds from the bottom.
Alpina %26amp; montana clematis should build up a framework of branches,cut the sideshoots from the main stems right back in late summer.
Concerning hydrangeas,the dead flowers serve to protect this seasons' buds.in the spring cut back to the first prominent pair of leaves,just below thwe dead flower.Pruning more severely will cut away the flowers this season.
My newly planted Hydrangea's bottom leaves that are falling off? What is the cause of this? How can I fix it
VERY OFTEN, home owners love their plants SOOOO MUCH, that they tuck them into the ground really deep, and water them every day.
So if this sounds like you, tucked the plant in good and deep to protect it and you water it every day , may be more....
Then do two things;
1. Dig the plant up. Replant it so the potting soil it came in is LEVEL with the surrounding ground, NOT BELOW IT!!!!!!!!
2. Stop watering it. Yes Hydrangeas need a lot of water, but, get a tuna/cat food can and put it under the bush after the can has been emptied.
Now , AT MOST, water the bush until the can is full of water, two times a week.
If you are living in an area that is 100* on average, then mist the leaves daily. DO not soak the roots daily.
My newly planted Hydrangea's bottom leaves that are falling off? What is the cause of this? How can I fix it
It sounds to me as though you might have planted it just a little too deep when you got it. It's important to plant most plants at the same depth they were in their original pot. Also, be sure that you don't over-water it, as that will cause leaf drop as well, since overwatering kills the roots, and means that water and nutrients can't get transported to the leaves and stems properly.
So if this sounds like you, tucked the plant in good and deep to protect it and you water it every day , may be more....
Then do two things;
1. Dig the plant up. Replant it so the potting soil it came in is LEVEL with the surrounding ground, NOT BELOW IT!!!!!!!!
2. Stop watering it. Yes Hydrangeas need a lot of water, but, get a tuna/cat food can and put it under the bush after the can has been emptied.
Now , AT MOST, water the bush until the can is full of water, two times a week.
If you are living in an area that is 100* on average, then mist the leaves daily. DO not soak the roots daily.
My newly planted Hydrangea's bottom leaves that are falling off? What is the cause of this? How can I fix it
It sounds to me as though you might have planted it just a little too deep when you got it. It's important to plant most plants at the same depth they were in their original pot. Also, be sure that you don't over-water it, as that will cause leaf drop as well, since overwatering kills the roots, and means that water and nutrients can't get transported to the leaves and stems properly.
Can u plant Hydrangea plants outside?
Outside is the best place to plant them. They get quite large. If you are wanting to grow a specific color you need to now that southern soil is usually too acidic for pink one and white won't change colors no matter what you do. Read all about them in below links.
http://www.southernaccents.com/accents/g...
http://ga.essortment.com/hydrangeasgrowi...
Can u plant Hydrangea plants outside?
Oh yes, they do well outside. Make sure they get a lot of water.
Reply:Hydrangea plants are outside plants to start with. They like to be protected from the afternoon sun and love lots of water.
Reply:I live in Canada zone 5b. I have white, blue, and pink. All do very well. Sun part shade location. Need lots of water and I never prune them in the fall. When they come back in the spring I cut off the old growth. Two of the plants were ones I was given from the florists as gifts. I enjoyed them inside and then put them outdoors. Good Luck. They are BEAUTIFUL.
Reply:I don't know what zone you're in, but here in zone 8 they do great outside. They can get about 3-5 foot tall and quite large around as well. The leaves do tend to burn in the 100 degree temps, so morning sun is good. Lots and lots of water, but don't let them sit in water. The dirt should be well-drained. Good luck and enjoy.
Reply:We do in Rhode Island. I guess it depends on where you live. Like if you live in an area that is always cold or something.
Reply:That will depend in part on what zone you live in. I'm in zone 4 and can't grow them except as an annual. Most seed/live plant companies tell you in their literature what zone you are in. Happy growing!
Chemicals
http://www.southernaccents.com/accents/g...
http://ga.essortment.com/hydrangeasgrowi...
Can u plant Hydrangea plants outside?
Oh yes, they do well outside. Make sure they get a lot of water.
Reply:Hydrangea plants are outside plants to start with. They like to be protected from the afternoon sun and love lots of water.
Reply:I live in Canada zone 5b. I have white, blue, and pink. All do very well. Sun part shade location. Need lots of water and I never prune them in the fall. When they come back in the spring I cut off the old growth. Two of the plants were ones I was given from the florists as gifts. I enjoyed them inside and then put them outdoors. Good Luck. They are BEAUTIFUL.
Reply:I don't know what zone you're in, but here in zone 8 they do great outside. They can get about 3-5 foot tall and quite large around as well. The leaves do tend to burn in the 100 degree temps, so morning sun is good. Lots and lots of water, but don't let them sit in water. The dirt should be well-drained. Good luck and enjoy.
Reply:We do in Rhode Island. I guess it depends on where you live. Like if you live in an area that is always cold or something.
Reply:That will depend in part on what zone you live in. I'm in zone 4 and can't grow them except as an annual. Most seed/live plant companies tell you in their literature what zone you are in. Happy growing!
Chemicals
What was the hydrangea that carol klein showed on the recent garden program from tatton park?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/tv_and_ra...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60548141@N0...
I'm not in the UK but internet research revealed this info.
Hope it helps.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60548141@N0...
I'm not in the UK but internet research revealed this info.
Hope it helps.
I Have a Hydrangea Plant and I am wanting to know how to take care of it.?
http://www.hydrangeasplus.com/pages.php?...
Tells you pretty much everything :)
I Have a Hydrangea Plant and I am wanting to know how to take care of it.?
Depending on if it is outside or inside Hydrangea plant which i 'am not sure which one u have!
If it's outside one then u must dig the 2x bigger then the pot.Then make mix. of soil an peat to give a well moisture soil but not to wet thou ..so the roots has place to grow faster out an stronger before it hit the real soil be on the mix.
Hope this might help plus the links too...!
Tells you pretty much everything :)
I Have a Hydrangea Plant and I am wanting to know how to take care of it.?
Depending on if it is outside or inside Hydrangea plant which i 'am not sure which one u have!
If it's outside one then u must dig the 2x bigger then the pot.Then make mix. of soil an peat to give a well moisture soil but not to wet thou ..so the roots has place to grow faster out an stronger before it hit the real soil be on the mix.
Hope this might help plus the links too...!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
I bought a hydrangea with blue flowers, but after I planted it, flowers became green, why?
PH of your dirt. m
I bought a hydrangea with blue flowers, but after I planted it, flowers became green, why?
the flowers should turn blue by themsevles, if not check for nitrogen in your soil, you can get test kits at most home and garden shops
Reply:You need to keep the soil acidic to keep the blue flowers
Reply:Hydrangeas require a specific pH in the soil in order for the flowers to be blue. You need to check the pH, then head to the nursery - they can help you find the right product to increase the acidity in the soil.
Reply:Here's a trick I learned from a gardener many years ago...
Bury a few regular old nails in the soil around the base of the plant. (Note: Don't bury them so deep that your distrub the root system.) The nails will break down and the minerals (iron) will leach down to the root system and be taken up by the plant.
You will get very vibrant blue flowers.
Reply:Nutrients in the soil may have effected the plant.
It may just be changing to its environment
Reply:possibly minerals?
Reply:Acid is probably not high enough. Add coffee grounds to the soil around them if you want them blue again.
Reply:they have to have a plant food with cooper in it to keep them blue. It is available at garden centers etc. call your local garden center and ask or home depot even walmart if theres one near you. But it is the cooper that keeps it blue.
Reply:the soil's nutrients turned the flowers green most likely. If the nutrients were different than the ones in the pot when you bought the plant it could affect the coor when you transplanted it.
Reply:the color of a hydrangea bloom depends on the nutrients in the soil. I give my mom a pretty light pink one for mothers day it is now a dark purple. They have well water lots of minerals.
I bought a hydrangea with blue flowers, but after I planted it, flowers became green, why?
the flowers should turn blue by themsevles, if not check for nitrogen in your soil, you can get test kits at most home and garden shops
Reply:You need to keep the soil acidic to keep the blue flowers
Reply:Hydrangeas require a specific pH in the soil in order for the flowers to be blue. You need to check the pH, then head to the nursery - they can help you find the right product to increase the acidity in the soil.
Reply:Here's a trick I learned from a gardener many years ago...
Bury a few regular old nails in the soil around the base of the plant. (Note: Don't bury them so deep that your distrub the root system.) The nails will break down and the minerals (iron) will leach down to the root system and be taken up by the plant.
You will get very vibrant blue flowers.
Reply:Nutrients in the soil may have effected the plant.
It may just be changing to its environment
Reply:possibly minerals?
Reply:Acid is probably not high enough. Add coffee grounds to the soil around them if you want them blue again.
Reply:they have to have a plant food with cooper in it to keep them blue. It is available at garden centers etc. call your local garden center and ask or home depot even walmart if theres one near you. But it is the cooper that keeps it blue.
Reply:the soil's nutrients turned the flowers green most likely. If the nutrients were different than the ones in the pot when you bought the plant it could affect the coor when you transplanted it.
Reply:the color of a hydrangea bloom depends on the nutrients in the soil. I give my mom a pretty light pink one for mothers day it is now a dark purple. They have well water lots of minerals.
Why do my hydrangea leaves look purple and green?
The flowers on a hydrangea are always a bit green until they open all the way.
Why do my hydrangea leaves look purple and green?
The leaves always look purple round the edges when they are very young (or old) but this is normal. They will go completely green when the weather has warmed up a bit and the leaves are fully open.
miriam
Why do my hydrangea leaves look purple and green?
The leaves always look purple round the edges when they are very young (or old) but this is normal. They will go completely green when the weather has warmed up a bit and the leaves are fully open.
miriam
Why do my hydrangea leaves look purple and green?
They have been hybridized to do so. Selective Breeding. We do this also with succulents. Fl to F3 We plant 50 -100 seeds, and then select plants from the propagation which has the features that we want. We then collect seed from the first batch and breed them again to get F2 and we may continue to this for several seasons to achieve what we were looking for and only keep three plants from the batch that have different features, that are different. Darker flowers, deeper indents in the leaves, larger teeth for the aloe, with better color, shorter flower stems, and more flowers on the inflorescence, wider leaves, or shorter or miniature plants. This will form a new gene pool you must have diversity in the pool. Once you get what you want, then you can start from cuttings or offsets which ever applies. Hoyakins
Why do my hydrangea leaves look purple and green?
If they normally have green leaves they sound like they have gotten a bit chilled. This makes them 'autumn toned'. I always leave my leaves on my hydrangeas and don't prune to get the autumn colours. If it is spring where you are the weather may have been unseasonally chilly and it has upset them. There are also some varieties that are bred to go nice colours in autumn, particularly the species hydrangeas.
Reply:It's because hydrangeas are very sensitive to acid levels in your soil. Different acidity levels result in different colored petals. For instance, the same periwinkle-blue hydrangea plant that my aunt grew in Kentucky, grew green and pink in Texas.
There's nothing wrong with your plant; it's simply an acidity indicator.
Why do my hydrangea leaves look purple and green?
If they normally have green leaves they sound like they have gotten a bit chilled. This makes them 'autumn toned'. I always leave my leaves on my hydrangeas and don't prune to get the autumn colours. If it is spring where you are the weather may have been unseasonally chilly and it has upset them. There are also some varieties that are bred to go nice colours in autumn, particularly the species hydrangeas.
Reply:It's because hydrangeas are very sensitive to acid levels in your soil. Different acidity levels result in different colored petals. For instance, the same periwinkle-blue hydrangea plant that my aunt grew in Kentucky, grew green and pink in Texas.
There's nothing wrong with your plant; it's simply an acidity indicator.
Why doesn't my hydrangea produce flowers?
I moved into a home almost 1 year ago. There is a plant next to my door that I was told was a hydrangea bush. It still has not produced any flowers. Why? Is there something I can do to help it flower?
Why doesn't my hydrangea produce flowers?
When did you or did you prune this hydrangea bush? If you pruned it too much in the fall or pruned it too late in the spring you will have removed the future flower buds. Many types of the old fashioned hyrangeas only bloom on last years growth. The new varieties ie endless summer bloom on last and this years growth. Also, the others are right about the special needs of hydrangeas and other acid loving plants, so try applying a fertilizer designed for camellias, rhodos and azaleas. Miracid was the name for it, by miracle gro but I haven't seen it on the shelves lately. Other companies make fertilizers like it. note: the hydrangeas flowers often tell you what your soil is like. If it is supposed to be a fairly blue flower but looks pinkish the soil is too sweet, needs acid so add aluminum sulphate. Add lime if is supposed to be red / pink and looks more bluish.
Reply:hydrangeas bloom on second year growth, therefore, you only want to prune the canes that flower this year. The canes that do not produce flowers this year should flower next year. Adding aluminum sulfate will change the color of the bloom from pink to blue but doesn't really help the actual formation of the bud. Also, did you have any frost damage early spring last year??/ that may also be the problem. good luck
Reply:I think it is called Miracid--a fertilizer that has the acid enuff for rhodies and hydrangeas.
Reply:It may need some flowering feed. Alot of flowering plants need a certain chemical to flower, ask your local flower guy.
Reply:The soil is not acidic enough. You will have to use an acidic fertilizer on it to get it to bloom. There are special fertilizers for hydrangea's.
Reply:Try having another one planted.I heard something about this before.I believe that they need more than one because of pollination or something.My Parents neighbor has them and they always had 4....2 blue/purple and 2 white......
Why doesn't my hydrangea produce flowers?
When did you or did you prune this hydrangea bush? If you pruned it too much in the fall or pruned it too late in the spring you will have removed the future flower buds. Many types of the old fashioned hyrangeas only bloom on last years growth. The new varieties ie endless summer bloom on last and this years growth. Also, the others are right about the special needs of hydrangeas and other acid loving plants, so try applying a fertilizer designed for camellias, rhodos and azaleas. Miracid was the name for it, by miracle gro but I haven't seen it on the shelves lately. Other companies make fertilizers like it. note: the hydrangeas flowers often tell you what your soil is like. If it is supposed to be a fairly blue flower but looks pinkish the soil is too sweet, needs acid so add aluminum sulphate. Add lime if is supposed to be red / pink and looks more bluish.
Reply:hydrangeas bloom on second year growth, therefore, you only want to prune the canes that flower this year. The canes that do not produce flowers this year should flower next year. Adding aluminum sulfate will change the color of the bloom from pink to blue but doesn't really help the actual formation of the bud. Also, did you have any frost damage early spring last year??/ that may also be the problem. good luck
Reply:I think it is called Miracid--a fertilizer that has the acid enuff for rhodies and hydrangeas.
Reply:It may need some flowering feed. Alot of flowering plants need a certain chemical to flower, ask your local flower guy.
Reply:The soil is not acidic enough. You will have to use an acidic fertilizer on it to get it to bloom. There are special fertilizers for hydrangea's.
Reply:Try having another one planted.I heard something about this before.I believe that they need more than one because of pollination or something.My Parents neighbor has them and they always had 4....2 blue/purple and 2 white......
What is an oakleaf hydrangea?
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What is an oakleaf hydrangea?
Oakleaf hydrangea is a native plant for all seasons. Early spring brings the excitement of tender, lettuce-green emerging leaves. Then, in late spring, the flower clusters appear—large creamy pyramids that tend to put one in mind of giant soft-serve ice cream cones. Aging is a long and beautiful process for these flowers: As the months pass, they change from light pink to rose to a pleasing tan, and they remain on the plant well into winter. The leaves stick around a long time, too, turning rich wine colors and hanging on until late November or even early December. Come January, the sculptural branches and peach-colored exfoliating bark provide plenty of winter interest.
This grand plant is easy to grow. It’s disease and insect free, drought tolerant once established, and heavy blooming even in shade. Oakleaf hydrangea has a naturally beautiful shape and rarely needs pruning, but if you do choose to prune, you’ll want to wait until immediately after flowering, since buds are set in early fall. The Georgia Native Plant Society named oakleaf hydrangea its Plant of the Year for 2000.
Family: Hydrangeaceae (Hydrangea Family)
Description: Large deciduous shrub with 3 to 8" oak-shaped leaves. 4 to 12" elongated panicles of creamy white flowers appear in late spring. Fall leaf color is red, purple, and burgundy.
Size: 6 to 8’ high and wide.
Habit: Large, coarse-textured, upright, irregular shrub; tends to sucker and form colonies.
Growth Rate: Slow to medium.
Light: Part shade to full shade.
Planting and Care: For best results, plant in moist, well-drained, acid soil. Plants are fairly drought tolerant once established.
Ornamental Value: Attributes include interesting, large, lobed summer foliage; showy white flowers clusters in late spring; wine-colored leaves in fall; and exfoliating bark.
Landscape Usage: Use in the shrub border, as a specimen, or in masses at the edge of a wooded area.
Wildlife Benefits: Seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals.
Native Habitat: Found along streams and riversides and on hillsides in open woods in the Piedmont, mountains, and Coastal Plain.
Propagation: Layering, division, semi-hardwood cuttings, seed (no stratification).
Reply:Hydrangea quercifolia reaches a height of up to 6 ft. It is a deciduous shrub of loose habit, with broadly ovate dark green leaves that have three to seven sharp lobes similar to an oak leaf. Many grow it for its bold handsome foliage. The flowers are white and appear in erect terminal panicles, 4-12 in long in July.In the fall the leaves turn bronzy-purple, a spectacular sight.
What is an oakleaf hydrangea?
Oakleaf hydrangea is a native plant for all seasons. Early spring brings the excitement of tender, lettuce-green emerging leaves. Then, in late spring, the flower clusters appear—large creamy pyramids that tend to put one in mind of giant soft-serve ice cream cones. Aging is a long and beautiful process for these flowers: As the months pass, they change from light pink to rose to a pleasing tan, and they remain on the plant well into winter. The leaves stick around a long time, too, turning rich wine colors and hanging on until late November or even early December. Come January, the sculptural branches and peach-colored exfoliating bark provide plenty of winter interest.
This grand plant is easy to grow. It’s disease and insect free, drought tolerant once established, and heavy blooming even in shade. Oakleaf hydrangea has a naturally beautiful shape and rarely needs pruning, but if you do choose to prune, you’ll want to wait until immediately after flowering, since buds are set in early fall. The Georgia Native Plant Society named oakleaf hydrangea its Plant of the Year for 2000.
Family: Hydrangeaceae (Hydrangea Family)
Description: Large deciduous shrub with 3 to 8" oak-shaped leaves. 4 to 12" elongated panicles of creamy white flowers appear in late spring. Fall leaf color is red, purple, and burgundy.
Size: 6 to 8’ high and wide.
Habit: Large, coarse-textured, upright, irregular shrub; tends to sucker and form colonies.
Growth Rate: Slow to medium.
Light: Part shade to full shade.
Planting and Care: For best results, plant in moist, well-drained, acid soil. Plants are fairly drought tolerant once established.
Ornamental Value: Attributes include interesting, large, lobed summer foliage; showy white flowers clusters in late spring; wine-colored leaves in fall; and exfoliating bark.
Landscape Usage: Use in the shrub border, as a specimen, or in masses at the edge of a wooded area.
Wildlife Benefits: Seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals.
Native Habitat: Found along streams and riversides and on hillsides in open woods in the Piedmont, mountains, and Coastal Plain.
Propagation: Layering, division, semi-hardwood cuttings, seed (no stratification).
Reply:Hydrangea quercifolia reaches a height of up to 6 ft. It is a deciduous shrub of loose habit, with broadly ovate dark green leaves that have three to seven sharp lobes similar to an oak leaf. Many grow it for its bold handsome foliage. The flowers are white and appear in erect terminal panicles, 4-12 in long in July.In the fall the leaves turn bronzy-purple, a spectacular sight.
Why are my blue hydrangea flowers turning green?
i planted my hydrangea in a pot and the flowers were bright blue when i started by over the past month or so they've turned green. i've given it miracle grow but nothing seems to help. it gets mostly morning and early afternoon sun. we've had a lot of rain, so the soil has been pretty wet. any suggestions??????
Why are my blue hydrangea flowers turning green?
The flower colors are dependant on the pH level of the soil. More blue color is an acidic soil (add tomato waste from your kitchen to help) or more pink color is an alkaline soil (I think its egg shells from the kitchen).
-PJ
From the first website listed:
Color Me Hydrangea:
They say a leopard can't change his spots. But, a Hydrangea can change it's colors. Some varieties will change flower colors, depending upon the soil condition.
The amount of the micro-nutrient aluminum available for uptake by the plant results in the color changes. The pH level influences the ability of the plant to intake and use this micro-nutrient. In acidic soils high in aluminum, the flowers are blue. The higher the acidity(and aluminum), the bluer the flower. Neutral soils with less aluminum are white. Alkaline soils result in pink blooms.
To change flower colors:
*Add lime of the soil to reduce acidity
*Add Aluminum sulfate to increase acidity.
No Blooms? The most common cause is winter damage. A frost will kill the buds. Too much shade and poor soil conditions can also result in no blooms.
Reply:To turn your hydrangeas back to blue, you'll need to add Aluminum Sulfate to the soil. You can find it at your local garden center, just read the directions on the back of the package.
irene
Why are my blue hydrangea flowers turning green?
The flower colors are dependant on the pH level of the soil. More blue color is an acidic soil (add tomato waste from your kitchen to help) or more pink color is an alkaline soil (I think its egg shells from the kitchen).
-PJ
From the first website listed:
Color Me Hydrangea:
They say a leopard can't change his spots. But, a Hydrangea can change it's colors. Some varieties will change flower colors, depending upon the soil condition.
The amount of the micro-nutrient aluminum available for uptake by the plant results in the color changes. The pH level influences the ability of the plant to intake and use this micro-nutrient. In acidic soils high in aluminum, the flowers are blue. The higher the acidity(and aluminum), the bluer the flower. Neutral soils with less aluminum are white. Alkaline soils result in pink blooms.
To change flower colors:
*Add lime of the soil to reduce acidity
*Add Aluminum sulfate to increase acidity.
No Blooms? The most common cause is winter damage. A frost will kill the buds. Too much shade and poor soil conditions can also result in no blooms.
Reply:To turn your hydrangeas back to blue, you'll need to add Aluminum Sulfate to the soil. You can find it at your local garden center, just read the directions on the back of the package.
irene
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