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Friday, November 13, 2009
Mophead Hydrangeas--will removing the spent blooms help it produce more blooms?
And if it does.. willl there be new blooms this season or does the pruning only benefit next year's growth?
Mophead Hydrangeas--will removing the spent blooms help it produce more blooms?
you'll only get MORE blooms if the hydrangea is an Endless Summer type that can bloom on old AND new wood.... on those, removing flowers does promote more blooms....on regular hydrangeas, the number of flowers is set the year before and cannot change....
Reply:I think it's for next year ...
And you know you can change the color with the alkalinity of the soil?
Reply:new blooms will only grow on the old wood, not from a green stem. you can cut the dead flowers off to make the bush look better though.
Mophead Hydrangeas--will removing the spent blooms help it produce more blooms?
you'll only get MORE blooms if the hydrangea is an Endless Summer type that can bloom on old AND new wood.... on those, removing flowers does promote more blooms....on regular hydrangeas, the number of flowers is set the year before and cannot change....
Reply:I think it's for next year ...
And you know you can change the color with the alkalinity of the soil?
Reply:new blooms will only grow on the old wood, not from a green stem. you can cut the dead flowers off to make the bush look better though.
My hydrangeas look dead after the April freeze we had in the south, but there is new growth at the base.?
Should I trim off all the old bush and let the new bush take over? It killed all the new flowers that were coming and the leaves are all dead with the exception of some new, healthy growth.
My hydrangeas look dead after the April freeze we had in the south, but there is new growth at the base.?
Yes, if you notice new growth the plant is not dead. The folage has died but the root system is still alive. Trim all of the old and dead growth. Keep watered and in the sun and you will see wonderful growth again. Good Luck!
Reply:here is a link that can help with your pruning as well as tons of more info on hydrangeas
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/prun...
Reply:I'd definitely trim away all the winter-kill; it's only good for harboring disease and insects once it's warm.
Reply:leave any new growth, it will bloom next year. Unfortunately, you may have lost any blooms for this year. I live in Zone 5 and work with many hydrangeas that took a big hit with that crazy late frost. Let the plant heal on it's own. it will come back fine. Do not prune any new growth this year, as hydrangeas bloom on second year growth. You'll probably have the most beautiful blooms next year. Patience my friend, patience.
Reply:Yes, absolutely. First rule of pruning, remove all the dead. The pruing will give renwed vigor to your plant after suffering from a freeze. You may not get any new blooms this year but this will revitalize your plant.
Reply:Definitely trim them down and let the new growth have room to spread. It would also be a good idea to put some Miracle Grow on them.
Reply:Mine took a hard hit in April as well but they are coming back nicely (I'm just south of Memphis). I even have a few blooms on the part of the plants that were directly against my house. I am waiting a few more weeks to trim those "dead" stalks since it seems they are coming back in slowly but surely. Now if I could just make my crepe myrtles come back as quickly.
Reply:Cut off the dead area above the new leaves and feed it acid food, it also likes coffee grounds and it will grown fine. Enjoy your new flowers.
Reply:Before you trim off anything scratch the plant to see if it is green on the inside. By all means trim off what is dead and keep what isn't.
Enjoy.
Reply:Let it go until all the new growth comes in. Then cut off the brown old growth.
imax theater
My hydrangeas look dead after the April freeze we had in the south, but there is new growth at the base.?
Yes, if you notice new growth the plant is not dead. The folage has died but the root system is still alive. Trim all of the old and dead growth. Keep watered and in the sun and you will see wonderful growth again. Good Luck!
Reply:here is a link that can help with your pruning as well as tons of more info on hydrangeas
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/prun...
Reply:I'd definitely trim away all the winter-kill; it's only good for harboring disease and insects once it's warm.
Reply:leave any new growth, it will bloom next year. Unfortunately, you may have lost any blooms for this year. I live in Zone 5 and work with many hydrangeas that took a big hit with that crazy late frost. Let the plant heal on it's own. it will come back fine. Do not prune any new growth this year, as hydrangeas bloom on second year growth. You'll probably have the most beautiful blooms next year. Patience my friend, patience.
Reply:Yes, absolutely. First rule of pruning, remove all the dead. The pruing will give renwed vigor to your plant after suffering from a freeze. You may not get any new blooms this year but this will revitalize your plant.
Reply:Definitely trim them down and let the new growth have room to spread. It would also be a good idea to put some Miracle Grow on them.
Reply:Mine took a hard hit in April as well but they are coming back nicely (I'm just south of Memphis). I even have a few blooms on the part of the plants that were directly against my house. I am waiting a few more weeks to trim those "dead" stalks since it seems they are coming back in slowly but surely. Now if I could just make my crepe myrtles come back as quickly.
Reply:Cut off the dead area above the new leaves and feed it acid food, it also likes coffee grounds and it will grown fine. Enjoy your new flowers.
Reply:Before you trim off anything scratch the plant to see if it is green on the inside. By all means trim off what is dead and keep what isn't.
Enjoy.
Reply:Let it go until all the new growth comes in. Then cut off the brown old growth.
imax theater
Do hydrangeas that I´ll keep in our home like direct or indirect sunlight?
We live in Germany, and I don´t understand all of the directions in Deutsch.
Does this plant like direct or indirect sunlight?
How often does it need water?
Is there something natural I can feed it instead of chemical food?
Do hydrangeas that I´ll keep in our home like direct or indirect sunlight?
first of all i just want to say i never ben to germany but i work at a nursery so heres some tips * Most hydrangeas enjoy morning sunlight with peppery afternoon shade.
* Keep your hydrangeas growing happily with a nice layer of mulch around the base of the plant.
* Only prune your hydrangea to remove dead wood or to shape the plant after it has bloomed.
* Aluminum sulfate may be added to the soil around your hydrangea plants to turn pink hydrangeas blue.
* Lime may be added to the soil around your hydrangeas to turn blue hydrangea blooms pink in color.
* Adding a balanced fertilizer late in the Winter or early in the Spring is all that is usually needed to properly feed hydrangeas.
* Keep hydrangea plants well watered during dry spells.
* Fresh cut hydrangea makes a wonderful bouquet for special occasions.
Reply:They don't mind the shade although they can grow leggy keep trimmed back to fresh growth after the flowers have died off.
They are beautiful I treated myself to 3 plants last year they are in one of my shadiest spots I don't think they care for too much sun. But most things enjoy a bit. I live in the east of England.
Does this plant like direct or indirect sunlight?
How often does it need water?
Is there something natural I can feed it instead of chemical food?
Do hydrangeas that I´ll keep in our home like direct or indirect sunlight?
first of all i just want to say i never ben to germany but i work at a nursery so heres some tips * Most hydrangeas enjoy morning sunlight with peppery afternoon shade.
* Keep your hydrangeas growing happily with a nice layer of mulch around the base of the plant.
* Only prune your hydrangea to remove dead wood or to shape the plant after it has bloomed.
* Aluminum sulfate may be added to the soil around your hydrangea plants to turn pink hydrangeas blue.
* Lime may be added to the soil around your hydrangeas to turn blue hydrangea blooms pink in color.
* Adding a balanced fertilizer late in the Winter or early in the Spring is all that is usually needed to properly feed hydrangeas.
* Keep hydrangea plants well watered during dry spells.
* Fresh cut hydrangea makes a wonderful bouquet for special occasions.
Reply:They don't mind the shade although they can grow leggy keep trimmed back to fresh growth after the flowers have died off.
They are beautiful I treated myself to 3 plants last year they are in one of my shadiest spots I don't think they care for too much sun. But most things enjoy a bit. I live in the east of England.
Hydrangeas alter thir colour depending on what type of soil they are in, what couses this phenonenon?
Accorting to wikipedia:
"In most species the flowers are white, but in some species (notably H. macrophylla), can be blue, red, pink, or purple. In these species the exact colour often depends on the pH of the soil; acidic soils produce blue flowers, neutral soils produce very pale cream petals, and alkaline soils results in pink or purple. Hydrangeas are one of very few plants that accumulate aluminium. Aluminium is released from acidic soils, and in some species, forms complexes in the hydrangea flower giving them their blue colour."
"In most species the flowers are white, but in some species (notably H. macrophylla), can be blue, red, pink, or purple. In these species the exact colour often depends on the pH of the soil; acidic soils produce blue flowers, neutral soils produce very pale cream petals, and alkaline soils results in pink or purple. Hydrangeas are one of very few plants that accumulate aluminium. Aluminium is released from acidic soils, and in some species, forms complexes in the hydrangea flower giving them their blue colour."
Blue hydrangeas?
What do you think of this as a bouquet?
http://www.fiftyflowers.com/site_files/F...
I think I'm going to go with a blue-navy blue scheme.
Blue hydrangeas?
definitely add another color into the bouquet beacuse all one color blue flowers tend to have the "fakeness" look.
check out these....
http://www.hibiscusflorals.com/Products/...
http://www.mysilkweddingflowers.com/no.0...
http://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q47/r...
Reply:I think it will be beautiful. If you want to add white to your bouquet, here's a pretty one I found
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8984953@N07...
also I'd never seen a hydrangea corsage before but this one's really pretty.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andersonflo...
Reply:Would this be for your bridesmaids or for you? I think it'd be nice to put some white in the bouquet for you.
Reply:I am using them for my bridesmaids. I am having the florist add in a few brown orchids and a few Sahara roses to give it a little more color. I am also having her use them in my bouquet to add a little color to the white flowers. They will be my centerpieces as well. So basically, I think they are really pretty (and a lot cheaper than other flowers!).
Reply:Nice
Reply:i don't like it so much but thats just me. i'm not a huge fan of hydrengeas for a boquet.
Reply:Beautiful! I personally would add another color in there for contrast, but it's totally a matter of preference and taste.
Congrats! :o)
Reply:I love the bouquet...just needs a lil color...I had the same colors for my wedding...here are candles to match your bouquet...I wish you all the best.. Good Luck!
http://chandlerscandle.com/index.php?mai...
Reply:Gorgeous. Absolutely unique and gorgeous. However hydrangeas come in al ot of varieys for shades. So I would put some white purple pink or even moss green hydrangeas
(just a few) in there as well.
Congratulations and Good Luck
Reply:I think they are beautiful!
BUT, have a talk with a florist about this beforehand. I heard that if hydrangeas are not literally sitting in water they start wilting within the hour.
Maybe your florist will know a way to make it work.
Reply:One of my favorites and one I often recommend for many occasions. The blue hydrangeas are colorful and are naturally varigated from the deepest blue to the lightest blue.
The make spectacular bouquets and arrangements.
Wonderful choice!
I have used hydrangeas alone, and I have mixed with other flowers. You will not be disappointed.
Reply:I like it it is gives a very fresh feel! But you should consider adding another color to it, maybe a bit darker blue or while with more fillers I don't just a thought! It's very pretty any way. Congrats!
http://www.fiftyflowers.com/site_files/F...
I think I'm going to go with a blue-navy blue scheme.
Blue hydrangeas?
definitely add another color into the bouquet beacuse all one color blue flowers tend to have the "fakeness" look.
check out these....
http://www.hibiscusflorals.com/Products/...
http://www.mysilkweddingflowers.com/no.0...
http://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q47/r...
Reply:I think it will be beautiful. If you want to add white to your bouquet, here's a pretty one I found
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8984953@N07...
also I'd never seen a hydrangea corsage before but this one's really pretty.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andersonflo...
Reply:Would this be for your bridesmaids or for you? I think it'd be nice to put some white in the bouquet for you.
Reply:I am using them for my bridesmaids. I am having the florist add in a few brown orchids and a few Sahara roses to give it a little more color. I am also having her use them in my bouquet to add a little color to the white flowers. They will be my centerpieces as well. So basically, I think they are really pretty (and a lot cheaper than other flowers!).
Reply:Nice
Reply:i don't like it so much but thats just me. i'm not a huge fan of hydrengeas for a boquet.
Reply:Beautiful! I personally would add another color in there for contrast, but it's totally a matter of preference and taste.
Congrats! :o)
Reply:I love the bouquet...just needs a lil color...I had the same colors for my wedding...here are candles to match your bouquet...I wish you all the best.. Good Luck!
http://chandlerscandle.com/index.php?mai...
Reply:Gorgeous. Absolutely unique and gorgeous. However hydrangeas come in al ot of varieys for shades. So I would put some white purple pink or even moss green hydrangeas
(just a few) in there as well.
Congratulations and Good Luck
Reply:I think they are beautiful!
BUT, have a talk with a florist about this beforehand. I heard that if hydrangeas are not literally sitting in water they start wilting within the hour.
Maybe your florist will know a way to make it work.
Reply:One of my favorites and one I often recommend for many occasions. The blue hydrangeas are colorful and are naturally varigated from the deepest blue to the lightest blue.
The make spectacular bouquets and arrangements.
Wonderful choice!
I have used hydrangeas alone, and I have mixed with other flowers. You will not be disappointed.
Reply:I like it it is gives a very fresh feel! But you should consider adding another color to it, maybe a bit darker blue or while with more fillers I don't just a thought! It's very pretty any way. Congrats!
Growing hydrangeas?
i have a hydrangea that blooms purplish pink flowers does taht mean my soil is high in alkaline or aluminim?
Growing hydrangeas?
Acidic soil makes blue blooms, alkaline soil makes pink blooms...adding lime to the soil increases the alkaline, iron sulfate adds acid....
Reply:You probably should lower the ph, hydrangeas like acidic soil, I use an acidic fertilizer once or every other week.
ben
Growing hydrangeas?
Acidic soil makes blue blooms, alkaline soil makes pink blooms...adding lime to the soil increases the alkaline, iron sulfate adds acid....
Reply:You probably should lower the ph, hydrangeas like acidic soil, I use an acidic fertilizer once or every other week.
ben
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