Monday, January 30, 2012

Can I cut the old wood off my hydrangeas?

I live in Georgia and it is getting cooler, we moved in a new house and the hydrangeas still have the old wood (no blooms) from last year (spring). Would it hurt them if I cut it off now? They look awful!!! They are starting to bloom and get fuller but it would look much better if I can cut it off without killing them!
Can I cut the old wood off my hydrangeas?
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http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/



I'm thinking you have a PeeGee?... white blooms , blooming now?.... if so, go ahead and cut out the dead wood...IF you find your plant on that site and it IS a Paniculata.... if it's a mophead or lacecap don't cut anything until AFTER it blooms next spring and that branch is STILL dead .... read up on that site about pruning, too... will help get your hydrangea in it's best shape possible............
Reply:LF above is right because hydrangeas bloom on those stalks. The more you cut back those stalks the less height the plant will have the following year. When I first planted my small gallon hydrangeas I would cut them back to the ground and was wondering why mine were so much smaller than my neighbor's planted at the same time. She was only pruning off the blooms and a couple of inches of woody stalk. Since I started to do that, mine is now 6-7 foot tall...You won't kill them by hard pruning them, but you will stunt their growth next year.
Reply:As awful as they look they are revitalizing themselves. In other words pottung energy back into their roots. Those "sticks" will also re-bloom, those that do not next year, mark for culling. If you really cannot stand it, burlap them for the winter.
Reply:As beautiful as Hydrangea can be, there are many different varieties. Different kinds have different pruning requirements.



There are those that bloom on old wood. This is the majority of Hydrangea. If you prune the old wood, you might be taking the risk of cutting off next year's flower buds. You should not prune this type of hydrangea until early in the Spring.



Then there are those that bloom on new wood. For these, it is ok to do some late pruning, because new stems will grow the following season and thus you will have flowers.



The key is to find out what kind of Hydrangea you have. If it does flower at this time, it is a late blooming one, and very well might be the PeeGee. If you determine that it is, you can prune it now, as it will bloom on new wood.



Hope this helps!

Susan

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Origin of hydrangea?

what country were they found
Origin of hydrangea?
they come from japan
Reply:From Japan to China, Indonesia, very popular in Nepal.
Reply:They are native to Japan and Korea
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  • Will the acid in a lime kill hydrangeas?

    I am getting married soon and am thinking of placing sliced limes in the vase. Will the acidity of the limes kill my flowers - hydrangeas?
    Will the acid in a lime kill hydrangeas?
    No, people actually add lime to make the colors more brilliant. sprinkle about a cup about 3 inches out and water . In some cases it will change the color. It is not permanent. So no worries. I have seen light blue turn a deep blue and seen some turn pink.



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    Reply:No, but it may change the color of the flower - only slightly if it's already cut. Acid helps turn them pink, but if it's only for a one day event, you should be fine.

    How do the chemicals that change the color of hydrangeas work?

    Ok so i know that hydrangeas growing in more acidic soil will be blue as long as there is aluminum present, which can be done by adding aluminum sulfate, and hydrangeas growing in more alkaline soil will be pink as long as there isn't a lot of aluminum present, which can be done by adding dolomitic lime. But does anyone know of any websites that i can find HOW these different chemicals change the color, like the chemical process and how it affects the color pigments in the flower? THANKS!
    How do the chemicals that change the color of hydrangeas work?
    Try the following site:

    Can angel star hydrangeas grow on raised mounds of dirt under a tree?

    What is the best spot for this and a nikko blue and endless summer variety? what plants would complement the hydrangeas? Thanks!
    Can angel star hydrangeas grow on raised mounds of dirt under a tree?
    no... the mounds would dry out too fast.... all hydrangea need water..... and they won't compete for it with the tree too well, either....
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    How do you make Hydrangeas bloom pink?

    I recieved my hydrangeas pink. Now they are blooming blue. I was told it had something to do with the acid in the soil, and someone else said I need lime in the soil. Someone said I have too much lime in my soil. I did have my soil tested and the readings said my ph was right on.
    How do you make Hydrangeas bloom pink?
    Add lime to your soil. Lime is basically crushed limestone. It comes in powder or granular form and can be purchased at any nursery or garden center. The lime will lower the acidity of your soil. Acidic soil will make your flowers blue, neutral soil will make your flowers both pink and blue on one plant or change them completely to purple. Lime will "sweeten" your soil and change your flowers to pink. Whoever said there was too much lime in your soil was mistaken. The problem is actually the opposite.
    Reply:Your soil must be high in iron content, the only way you can get it to have pink blooms is to plant it in a huge pot of iron free soil.
    Reply:ADDING 1 CUP OF LIME TO THE SOIL AT PLANTING TIME WILL PROMOTE BEST COLOR.

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    Reply:Here is a good one for you. I have two bushes. Each year they are a different color! One will be pink and then the next year blue.



    I honestly think they change every other year. I have seen some with three or four different colors at the same time. Someone told me it had to do with their age...........My soil couldn't change one way and change back the next year!!!!! I don't know how the soil could determine color anyway.
    Reply:I know to turn them blue you need an acidic soil...and can use aluminum sulphate to do this..but sorry I'm unsure of how to turn them pink....but I believe that lime is the way to go to get pink.
    Reply:its right on for normal plants, but you add acid to make them blue and add alkali to make them pink, so yes, add lime. or ask at a garden shop. they know more than we do.

    How do I prepare Hydrangeas for winter?

    Hi,

    I moved into a new house this summer and the landscaping included a whole lot of really nice hydrangeas. With winter coming, I`m wondering how I should trim them/cover them up before snowfall. The leaves at the base have started to grow yellow already.



    I live in montreal, Canada so when winter comes, it really comes.
    How do I prepare Hydrangeas for winter?
    there is lots of hydrangea info here....



    www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com



    very nice folks there and the FAQ's have good answers, too... there's a specific page there about wintering hydrangeas....



    I'm going to guess that you have the late season hydrangeas like Annabelle.... look that one up on that site and see if it's that one, then look at what it says about pruning....
    Reply:I live in the midwestern united states, so I can relate.

    Do not trim them. Always trim them right directly after flowering only, as the new buds set for next year, so no pruning now for us. If you have one called annabella, it gets trimmed back in march.



    You don't have to do anything to the hydrangeas. You can leave them as they are, they can add some interest in the winter garden. The leaves will die an fall, and the stems have buds and do lend garden interest for winter.

    Only thing that I do us put a 2 inch layer of peat moss around the plant for added fertilizer.



    I like to hang old beads or garland on my branches for winter to add sparkle to the garden. Makes them interesting.
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  • Why are my Hydrangeas only blooming around the rim of the cluster?

    Each year my Hydrangeas get full and tall, but then they only flower around the outer rim of each head of flowers. The buds in the very center never open. The plant is in a part sun and part shade location. What am I doing wrong?
    Why are my Hydrangeas only blooming around the rim of the cluster?
    Do you have lace cap hydgrangeas? Check out this link to see some pictures of some. They are Hydrangea macrophylla, which have lace cap flowers and some have mop head flowers. You seem to be describing the lace caps.



    Let me know!



    http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/lace...
    Reply:Yes the hydrangea flower you describe is a lacecap style flower. If you want the big 'fluffy' full flowers you need to buy 'mop top' flowered hydrangeas.



    Buy in some additional varieties there are hundreds to pick from and it sounds like you have ideal conditions.

    Can hydrangeas be replanted without dying?

    My husband and I are planning to put in a privacy fence. I want to dig up my nikko blue hydrangeas and put them in front of the privacy fence. Bad thing is that we are doing the fence very soon, and the hydrangeas are already starting to bud out with new growth. Will being moved kill them?
    Can hydrangeas be replanted without dying?
    It won't kill them just make sure you get most of the root ball and water water water.



    Edit: Please don't prune your hydrangeas after you transplant. That will definitely kill them. They cannot stand that much shock at one time. I wouldn't even prune them until next year when they have took root good.
    Reply:You can replant you hydrangea...No problem!!

    Although you might not have a full plant this year,

    Next year you will be almost back to normal...

    maybe add some bone meal in the hole, and water it all the time..

    Good luck...

    I love the color, i had a blue one, and i put blue lights in it, it looked awesome!!
    Reply:Depending on what zone you are in I would suggest moving them as early in the season as possible. They will go into a bit of shock but they are EXTREMELY resilent. After a bit of ugly time they will spring right back. Possibly dig them up now and keep them in a large container until they can be transplanted.
    Reply:Yes you can transplant them, just DO NOT PRUNE them, you said they have new growth on them, why would you prune that off????? The main thing is when you do remove them is that you get as much tap root as possible and unless you can plant them as soon as you dig them, then put them in a bucket of epsom salt, this will keep moisture in the roots and stems. Don't forget to add time released fertilizer in to the hole before you plant. Keep the plants moist but not soggy, do not water the leaves, this is another plant that easily developes leaf spot disease and powdery mildew or downy mildew, water only in the mornings. I grow and bump up hundreds every year, just remember what hydra means, hydrangeas love water, don't deprive them after transplanting. Good Luck replanting.
    Reply:dig out a large root ball re plant in new possision then prune the plant by approxly one third water regualy but note plants wont have many flowers
    Reply:You can move them, but afterward give them lots of water. They may not be as big as they have been for you this year, but next year they will be just the size you had before you transplanted.
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    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 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!

    Please help my hydrangea!?

    my hydrangea was doing fine until a few weeks ago. the flowers started to wither and die. i know it's a dumb Q, but that's normal, isn't it? I re-potted it and i water it daily. how often am i supposed to water it and how much? it's been (literally) raining for the past month, so could it be the lack of actual sunshine? thanks for the help! :)
    Please help my hydrangea!?
    I took this entire article from the Clemson University Home and Garden Information Center at hgic.clemson.edu

    Hope it helps you...



    Hydrangea



    Hydrangea macrophylla, also called bigleaf or French hydrangea, has either pink or blue flowers. Flower color is determined indirectly by the soil pH, which affects the availability of aluminum in the soil. In acid soils the flowers will be blue, in alkaline soils the flowers will be pink. Aluminum is available to the plant in acid soils. Research has determined that the actual mechanism of color variation is due to the presence or absence of aluminum compounds in the flowers.



    For blue flowers, maintain a soil pH between 5 and 5.5. Apply aluminum sulfate or sulfur to reduce the pH to this range when you see new growth emerging in April. For application rates refer to the tables in the fact sheet Changing the pH of your Soil, HGIC1650. Information on soil testing is available in the fact sheet Soil Testing, HGIC1652.



    For pink flowers, maintain a soil pH of 6 or more by liming your soil. For more information on selecting a liming material and time of application refer to the fact sheet Changing the pH of your Soil, HGIC1650.



    MATURE HEIGHT/SPREAD

    Hydrangeas are deciduous shrubs that grow from 4 to 12 feet in height depending on the variety.



    GROWTH RATE

    The growth rate is quite fast.



    LANDSCAPE USE

    Bigleaf hydrangeas are effective as single plants, massed or in containers on paved terraces.



    CULTIVATION

    Hydrangeas are easy to grow in well-drained soil, which should contain plenty of organic matter or humus.



    Bigleaf hydrangea prefers morning sun and afternoon shade. Avoid planting it in hot, dry, exposed sites. Most people buy hydrangeas when they are blooming, but spring or fall is the best time to set them out. For planting, dig a large hole approximately two feet across and one foot deep.



    Bigleaf hydrangea responds to several light applications of fertilizer during the growing season. A general-purpose fertilizer, such as 10-10-10 applied at a rate of 2 cups per 100 square feet in March, May and July is suggested. It is not necessary to remove the mulch when fertilizing, but water soon after application to help dissolve the fertilizer and send it into the soil.



    Hydrangeas have such big leaves that they can suffer if set out during hot weather. They need plenty of water, so plan to water thoroughly once per week or more frequently.



    Bigleaf hydrangea should be pruned after flowering so they can develop "old wood" to support blossoms the following summer. Avoid pruning after August 1.



    One of the easiest ways to propagate bigleaf hydrangea is by layering. This is done by digging a trench near the plant and bending a section of limb down into the trench. Use a knife to remove a small ring of outer bark about an inch wide all the way around the limb. Then, cover the limb with soil, leaving 6 to 12 inches of the tip growth uncovered. Old established hydrangeas may also be divided in the early spring by using a shovel to divide the clump.



    PROBLEMS

    The most common reason for hydrangeas failing to bloom is winter injury. Other reasons may be too much shade, poor fertility and too much nitrogen fertilizer.



    Hydrangeas are susceptible leaf spots and powdery mildew. Insect pests on hydrangea include aphids, leaf tiers, rose chafers and red spiders.



    CULTIVARS AND VARIETIES

    The cultivars of Hydrangea macrophylla are divided into two groups:

    # The "hortensias" have sterile flowers in solid masses, which are often so heavy they cause the stem to bend.

    # The "lacecaps" have a center of fertile, relatively non-showy flowers and an outer ring of showy, sterile flowers, which together form a pinwheel effect.



    Hortensias:

    # ‘All Summer Beauty,’ 3 to 4 feet tall with flower heads produced on current season’s growth, unlike other bigleaf hydrangeas.

    # ‘Carmen’, 4 feet tall with large pink flower heads.

    # ‘Nikko Blue,’ 4 to 6 feet tall with rich blue flower heads (in acid soil).

    # ‘Blue Prince’

    # ‘Compacta,’ supposedly more compact than ‘Nikko Blue’ with darker green leaves.



    Lacecaps:

    # ‘Blue Wave,’ 6 to 7 feet tall with lacecap flowers.

    # ‘Coerulea,’ perfect flowers a deep blue and ray flowers blue or white.



    Several lacecaps feature silver-variegated foliage: ‘Quadricolor,’ ‘Silver Variegated Mariesii,’ and ‘Variegata.’



    Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia): This deciduous shrub grows to 6 feet tall and has deeply lobed, oaklike, 8-inch leaves, which turn bronze in fall. The white flowers turn pinkish as they age.



    ‘Snow Queen’ has large white flower clusters.‘Snowflake’ has a double-flowered appearance.‘Harmony’ is a low-growing shrub, 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide, with spectacular 12-inch cones of sterile flowers.



    Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala): This is a deciduous vine, which climbs high by clinging aerial rootlets. Leaves are roundish, 2 to 4 inches long. The white flower clusters are 6 to 10 inches wide in lacecap effect. Old plants have a peeling, cinnamon-colored bark.



    Smooth or Snowhill Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens): This is a 5-foot-tall deciduous shrub with oval, grayish green, 4- to 8- inch leaves. Flowers are dull white and bloom late June through September.



    ‘Annabelle’ produces enormous (to 1 foot) globular clusters of sterile white flowers on a plant about 4 feet tall.



    ‘Grandiflora’ has 6-inch clusters on a similarly sized plant.



    Peegee Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata): This is a 10- to 15-foot shrub or up to 25-foot tree. Leaves are 5 inches long and turn bronze in fall. Flowers are mainly fertile, in 10- to 15-inch clusters, white slowly fading to pink in fall. Peegee hydrangeas are tolerant of city conditions and grow well in seaside gardens. ‘Tardiva’ flowers later, in August and September. ‘Praecox’ grows 10 to 15 feet tall and flowers in June.



    Hydrangea serrata is a small (to 5 feet tall) deciduous shrub similar to H. macrophylla but smaller, with smaller leaves and smaller flowers.



    ‘Blue Billow’ is only 3 feet tall.







    Prepared by Marjan Kluepfel, HGIC Information Specialist, and Bob Polomski, Extension Consumer Horticulturist, Clemson University.



    This information is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service is implied. All recommendations are for South Carolina conditions and may not apply to other areas. Use pesticides only according to the directions on the label. All recommendations for pesticide use are for South Carolina only and were legal at the time of publication, but the status of registration and use patterns are subject to change by action of state and federal regulatory agencies. Follow all directions, precautions and restrictions that are listed. (New 4/02).







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    Reply:Hydrangea's like to be in their original soil when you repoted it did you put some of the original soil back in? They also thrive if you feed them cold tea try that. I hope that will be useful.
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  • Hydrangea flowers ?

    When should I remove last years flower heads on a lace leaf hydragea ?
    Hydrangea flowers ?
    Anytime now,they've served their purpose protecting the new growth.Just cut back to the first two prominent buds on the stem-assume that it's a lace head hydrangea.
    Reply:After all risk of frost has gone
    Reply:Now would be a good time. Cut back to a couple of strong buds and remove old wood from the centre of the plant to prevent it from becoming congested.



    The flowers are best left on over winter as they help protect the plant from frosts.
    Reply:I leave the heads on over winter as they provide shelter for insects. I remove them when the first buds break green, which is just about now in middle England.
    Reply:anytime.... but remove ONLY the flower head, don't cut any part of the branch behind it.... that first bud could contain a flower for later!!.....
    Reply:When it begins leafing out in the Spring. February is the time to trim a hydrangea. Don't do it after then.

    Call your County Extension Agent for your local area regarding what zone you live in. They are very knowledgeable and provide services free of charge - your tax dollars pay their salary! They will even come out to your home, test your soil, and direct you as to any problems you are having with your soil, grass, plants, trees, etc.
    Reply:its really not needed,as these plants where %26amp; are growing wild yet never had this done .
    Reply:you should of already started to remove them.
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    How long do hydrangeas last in floral arrangements?

    I'm hoping to use a small bunch of hydrangeas in my aisle decorations for my wedding but have heard that they may die quickly.



    Is using hydrangeas for my wedding a good idea or bad idea?
    How long do hydrangeas last in floral arrangements?
    Hydrangeas will probably last as long as any other cut flower in a bouquet as long as their stems are kept moist, they are kept cool and are not picked until the last moment.



    If you want to keep hydrangeas longer, they are best picked when their colour is starting to fade slightly and the blooms are mature (they take on a kind of white, almost waxy appearance at this time, although they still have almost full colour). If you harvest them then, they will keep longer and can also be successfully dried. When dry they will still have their colour too.

    My hydrangea plant is huge!! However, it's not blooming! Why?

    Ok....The problem is that you prune it every fall! Seriously! Hydrangeas only bloom on OLD growth. When you prune it, you are removing that old growth, and the buds that would be making the flowers next year.



    After the leaves drop, you will see BUDS on the side of the stems.....those are the buds that will make next year's flowers. Each one will make one flower, so prune with caution.



    If it's too big for you, prune it NOW, so that it will have time to grow new buds for next year. There is a new hybrid variety that will bloom on new branches. I bought a few of those this year, so I'm anxious to see what they look like next year.
    My hydrangea plant is huge!! However, it's not blooming! Why?
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    Reply:some of these plants will bloom as late as August. It depends on the type you have. I have some that bloom in June,July, and August. So give it a few weeks to wait and see
    Reply:It should be in the sun most of the day.
    Reply:Needs prunning, and bone meal
    Reply:Depends on what your weather has been doing. If it doesn't bloom this year, maybe next.
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    I have pink Hydrangeas and I wish to change them to blue. What PH level of acidity should the soil be?

    What should the PH level of the soil constantly be, if I want blue Hydrangeas? Do I have to water the plant everyday with the right PH level in the water? How long do I have to continue with this watering routine? Currently, I have many Hydrangea plants ranging from light powder pink to dark pink to light purple, to dark purple.
    I have pink Hydrangeas and I wish to change them to blue. What PH level of acidity should the soil be?
    Actually, instead of worrying about the pH in your water, it is much simpler to amend your soil to change the color of the hydrangea blossom.

    So if they are pink now, and you want them to be blue, add gypsum, sulphur or peat moss to create a more acidic environment (lower the pH).

    "The flower color of big leaf hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophilla) can be controlled by altering the soil pH. Blue flower color is produced by an acid soil condition (pH less then 6.5), while pink flower results from an alkaline soil condition (ph greater than 7.0)."

    You can raise the pH with oyster shells, lime or wood ash.

    Happy Gardening!

    (Your hydrangeas sound lovely!)
    Reply:I read once to change the color of hydrangeas, put a rusty nail or two in the dirt near the base of the plant (not in the plant).
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    Reply:Not too acidic. Use kitchen waste as compost. Yes it does have to be constantly acidic.

    Does anybody know anything about Hydrangeas?

    I live in Michigan (zone 5) and I'm just learning how to plant things in my yard. I love Hydrangea's and would love to grow some outside, any tips? sun or shade? best time to plant? Any advice on Tulips, Daylilies are appreciated also!
    Does anybody know anything about Hydrangeas?
    Thank you for referencing your hardiness zone, it really helps.



    There's a huge amount of information out there about Hydrangeas... I'd look for a book by Dr. Micheal Dirr, I'm not sure of the title, but it's his look at Hydrangeas... very informative.



    When you ask about Hydrangeas, there are at least four major species of Hydrangea grown in zone 5. Hydrangea arborescens, H. macrophylla, H. quercifolia, H. paniculata. Most prefer shady spots, but not all. Some are large, some bloom in the spring, others summer, still others fall... and each have differing care requirements. I'm hesitant to just 'throw it out there...'



    In regard to the bulb plants, Plant them in October, (ideally), and plant deep enough. For Daffodils, Tulips and Hyacinths, plant them 8" deep! I swear in Michigan, the recommendation of 6" is too shallow. I too live in Michigan.



    Good luck

    I hope that this helps
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    Reply:Hydrangeas need at least partial shade. The blooms are also affected by the pH of the soil. Acid soils bring pink flowers and alkaline soil makes blue ones. It should be safe to plant them now, unless you're in a really northern zone. Otherwise, don't plant them till after the last frost in the spring. All bulb flowers should be planted in December, or November if it gets cold sooner where you are. Plant them about 4 inches deep, and don't worry about what direction the bulbs are pointed. Mother Nature will tell the plant how to come up. Otherwise, you can usually get mature plants in a garden store and plant them. You'll know when to plant them by when they show up in the stores, but they won't have the mature root structure of bulb planted ones, so they won't last as long.



    Most of all, don't give up! You'll probably have a lot of failures in the beginning, but the end result is worth it!
    Reply:Hydrangas need alot of water and not full sun but goodlight
    Reply:Site Selection

    Choosing the right place to plant your hydrangea is one of the most important steps in achieving a beautiful bloom. Hydrangeas are greatly affected by everything from the pH of the soil to how windy the site is.



    When planting your hydrangea pick a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Hydrangeas seem to perform the best with full morning sun and cool afternoon shade. Planting hydrangea in a protected area that does not receive strong winds will also benefit the result. High winds tend to dry out the soft foliage causing extreme stress. Hydrangeas can grow in a large array of soil types, but to ensure the best performance plant in soil that is moist and rich in organic matter. The pH of the soil does not affect the growth habit however; it does affect the color of the bloom. A low ph, mean high acid levels, will cause the bloom to be a shade of blue. Conversely, a high pH, due to low acid levels, will cause the flowers to be a shade of pink. This may cause problems when selecting a color because the soil in the pot may be a different pH than the soil in your yard. This will cause the flower color to differ from the expected color.



    When and How to Plant

    Since hydrangeas bloom on new growth, the best time to plant them is early fall. To begin, prepare the bed by amending the soil with matured compost. Then dig the hole roughly 24 inches wider than the root ball. The hole should be large enough to allow the roots to be spread out. Remove the hydrangea from its pot and loosen the matter roots. Place the shrub in the hole so that the crown is even with the soil. Before backfilling the hole, fan the roots out around the hole. Backfill the hole firming gently to remove and air pockets and to provide support. Finish by watering thoroughly.



    Care

    To ensure a stronger bloom, we recommend fertilizing twice a year, in early spring and late fall, with a slow release fertilizer. However, fertilizing before they are established will inhibit growth. Be sure not to over fertilize. Over fertilizing will cause the shrub to focus its growth on the foliage and not on flowering, this will causing the leaves to be lush and green but have an absence of blooms. Hydrangeas tend to be relatively resistant to most pests and disease. Since hydrangeas bloom on new growth some light pruning is required. For more information on pruning, check out our Hydrangea Pruning Guide.

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    * What makes some tulips bloom year after year and others give out after just two or three seasons? Sometimes this is just a matter of the care you give the tulips, but often it is the type of tulip you planted. Certain types of tulips, such as species, Kaufmanniana, Viridiflora and Fosteriana are longer lived than others. Darwin Hybrids tend to be perennial.



    * Do they bloom at different times? The bloom season is divided into very early, early, mid, or late. A tulip that blooms early should be in flower at the same time as an early daffodil. In our area, early is usually the last week of April or first week of May, but it can differ greatly from year to year.



    * Where will tulips grow? Tulips grow in any well-drained soil. They prefer full sun to do their best, but you can often be successful in partial shade if you choose early bulbs. The amount of spring sun is the most important.



    * When should I plant them? To provide adequate time for rooting, it is best to plant tulips in late September to mid-October. If you need to plant them a little later, plant them an inch or two deeper and mulch heavily.



    * How deep do I need to plant tulips? Plant your tulips 6-10 inches deep. Basically, the deeper you plant your tulips, the hardier they will be. Plant all of the large bulbs such as tulips and daffodils deep enough that you could stack two more bulbs on top of them and still be just below the soil level. You can vary bloom time within a grouping of the same tulip by varying the depth several inches. Deeper bulbs will bloom a little later; shallower bulbs will bloom earlier.



    * Do tulips need fertilizer when I plant them? Even though a true bulb has everything it needs to bloom, tulips profit from being fertilized when they are planted. Bulb food, an improvement on bone meal, works best when scratched into the surface of the soil after planting. Other good fertilizers for bulbs are Bachman's Garden Food 10-20-10 and Sustane, an organic product.



    * How can I protect my tulips from rodents? Squirrels may be a problem, since they love tulip bulbs and love to dig where you have just planted. In fact, you might even look up and find the squirrel digging on the other end of the row where you're working! A few handfuls of sharp gravel in with the bulb often deter squirrels.



    * Most gardeners have luck covering the area where tulips are planted until the ground freezes. Once tulips have made it through the few weeks when they smell like a fresh, tasty treat, squirrels leave them alone. You can cover a small grouping with a pot saucer or a board. Large areas can be covered with chicken wire.



    * Spreading blood meal on the surface of the ground where you have planted tulips may confuse the squirrel's sense of smell and keep them from knowing where to dig. Squirrels are a problem, and you may have to experiment until you find what works for you.



    * How should I care for my tulips after they bloom? Flower stems should be removed when the bloom has faded to encourage bulb development instead of seed development. Be sure to allow the leaves to grow until they naturally wither in June before you remove the foliage. Fertilize with Bachman’s garden food after flower heads are removed.



    * What could cause my tulips not to bloom? There are several factors in tulips failing to bloom, and often it is caused by more than one thing. If it is the first season and the bulb fails to bloom, the most common reasons are squirrels eating the bulbs, soggy soil rotting the bulbs, too shallow planting, or planting too early in the fall. When planted too early, the flower stalk will start to emerge in late fall. The winter will then destroy the flower but won't kill the bulb, resulting in leaves and no blooms. If this isn't the first season and the tulips fail to bloom, the most common reasons are too little sun, removing last season's foliage before it naturally ripened, or the tulip has reached the end of its lifespan.



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    Reply:You'll find everything here:

    http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/

    http://www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/faqs/hy...

    Hope it helps you!
    Reply:I happen to sell Hydrangeas in Michigan and i can tell you that there are some reletively new varieties that will produce blooms all summer instead of the single bloom of most hydrangeas. The Forever and Ever and the Endless Summer are probably the best varieties out there on the market. DO NOT listen to what mommanuke told you about the acidity in the soil because she has it backwards. Some varieties are not affected by the ph in the soil. Generally hydrangeas prefer moist, well drained soil in partial shade. Some varieties can tolerate full shade while others can tolerate full sun. Spring is the ideal time to plant, but you can plant them now. Water them daily, because you know how much rain we've gotten here this summer. Feel free to contact me if you have other questions.
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  • Where is the best place to plant hydrangea bushes -- sun, shade, part sun, morning sun, soil type ,etc? THANKS

    I've always planted them on the north side of the house. They have bloomed well and seem to tolerate the heat okay. I live in the middle south, zone 6, and they do wilt fast in the very hot (95+) summer but recover quickly when watered.



    They are so beautiful and easy to dry, too. When the blooms look like they are starting to fade, cut them with a long stem attached. Hang them upside down in a cool part of your home. I tie a piece of string around the stem and hang from a wooden clothes rack.

    It makes for a nice winter arrangement after they've dried.



    Also, you have to prune them right after all blooming has stopped. Actually, I've never pruned mine because I like the large, full shrubs.



    Good luck!
    Where is the best place to plant hydrangea bushes -- sun, shade, part sun, morning sun, soil type ,etc? THANKS
    I agree with the answers posted so far: Morning sun in some amounts is OK, but more shade in the afternoon is better than less. They do love water. As to soil, they can tolerate a range of pH, but you can manipulate the color of bloom by acidifying or sweetening their soil. We plant some hydrangea varieties with a large peat moss component in the soil and water with an acidifying fertilizer like MirAcid for blue blooms. Sweeten soil with lime for pink.
    Reply:partial shade. it would help to know where you live
    Reply:They like some sun, but they do not want a hot sun and they definitely do not like to go dry (though they will recover quickly). Some hydrangeas will tolerate heavy shade, but the general rule is early day sun and sufficient water. Keeping them lightly mulched will help to retain the requisite moisture.



    I find that hydrangeas will tolerate most any soil as long as they get sufficient water. (I have one in clayey soil and one in a coastal area with very sandy soil. The one in clayey soil does well and the one in the coastal area does well if watered regularly.)
    Reply:North side of your home....they really do much better in partial shade....early morning sun and shade in the pm.....we just planted ours last year. I had a climbing hydrandea planted on the south side of my home in full sun and I had to transplant it this year....moved it to the northeast side of my house and it is doing remarkably better. ........if you are just planting the bush, be sure to give it plenty of water on a regular basis this season so that it can get well established. You'll be amazed next year how much better it will look.
    Reply:It really depends where you live. In Georgia hydrangeas are happy with some morning sun and can survive our terrible clay soils with little amending. I have some growing that have to manage with some afternoon sun, but suffer scorching, just a couple of hours are too much.

    They need consistant moisture, and don't like to dry out.

    All in all though, they are great plants and perform well shady areas.

    Hydrangea HELP!!!!?

    I have a big problem growing these,what is the secret? Is it the type of soil? I live in Southern Calif.Sigm

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    Hydrangea HELP!!!!?
    Hydrangea's require a high-acidic soil. You should also add a lot of compost to the area you are planting them...or if they are already planted, dig up the ground around them and add compost. They also need quite a bit of sun. And quite a bit of room. Also...make sure the plant you have is made for planting outdoors. Even in Sunny California, some of the hydrangea plants are indoor plants only and will never grow outdoors. Go to your local greenhouse and make sure to get a hardy outdoor hydrangea. If you do all of the above, I am sure you will have good luck. FYI - I am in Freezing cold Minnesota, and I have Hydrangeas! They are my favorite plant. :) Good luck!!
    Reply:It is not true that they are indoor plants. Report It
    Reply:I dont have any problem growing them. I dont know that there is any kind of secret. I used just plain old top soil in mine and they grew pretty good. In fact this is the one plant that actually did well for me the rest, well i had the touch of death also
    Reply:http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/



    Great site with catalogues, FAQ, tips on growing, books etc.



    You can also join GardenWeb, and get on the Hydrangea Forums where people exchange growing information and concerns.
    Reply:I have clayish soil.......however, I transplanted one of mine 3 times before it "took"...........and now I have 4 planted...all on the northern side of my house. Only gets about 2 full hours of sun a d ay and they are gorgeous..............
    Reply:Don't feel bad, I have the same troubles with them. I live in zone 7. I have tried them in all 4 sides of my house, and different soils.



    On all 4 sides, I would plant 4 plants and amend the soil with different amendments, and to no avail.



    I ended up changing to Azaleas, and that is working out great.
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    What is the name of the plant/tree that looks like little pom-pom hydrangeas?

    They really look like hydrangea but aren't... Can't remember but I think it starts with a 'V;...
    What is the name of the plant/tree that looks like little pom-pom hydrangeas?
    Maybe viburnum?
    Reply:Phlox? That looks like a hydrangea to me, but it's not.



    Or maybe the butterfly plant? those are similar.
    Reply:Snowball plant?
    Reply:I think it would be the pee gee hydrangea.
    Reply:Maybe Verbena.

    Please look pic on the link below.

    Other plant that looks like little pom-pom hydrangea is annual Geranium (Pelargonium)
    Reply:It's a snowball bush.

    Where can I find handmade paper with hydrangeas pressed into it?

    I'm hoping to make my own wedding programs, and we have sort of a green hydrangea theme going on (invitations, thank yous, cake), so I'd really like to stick with this at all possible. Thank you!!!
    Where can I find handmade paper with hydrangeas pressed into it?
    Have you considered making your own -- or having a paper-making party? You could even throw in old letters, etc.



    As I recall the longest part of the process is drying. The types of paper/material you use to make the paper will affect the final color...



    I found a link (below) that itemizes the steps nicely, using ordinary supplies which you might find helpful.



    Best wishes!

    New to Hydrangea?

    Okay, so I bought my mom this lovely hydrangea plant with three huge but beautiful flowers - two pink and the other blue. But I'm confused about the care for it. At the moment, the entire plant itself is young, well maybe. It's close to about a foot high. It's a hydrangea macrophylla type I guess according to the plant info. Now I'm suppose to prune this thing? It seems too small? But if I don't prune it, will it bloom next year? If I do have to prune it, where do I cut? Will this thing survive Chicago winter? How should I protect it? Help!!
    New to Hydrangea?
    You should not prune a shrub the first year it is planted.



    You do not need to prune hydrangea to promote bloom.



    You live in Chicago %26amp; it probably will never bloom again after this summer. Hydrangea macrophylla or Big Leaf Hydrangeas are not stem hardy in zone 5 (Chicago). That means the stems die back to the ground when the temperatures get to our cold lows below -10 degress F. After these cold temps, Big Leaf Hydrangea can recover and grow new stems next year but, the problem is that they flower on second year wood (stems). When the stems die back each winter, the shrub only has first year wood (stems) and, therefore, no flowers. Only if you live in a very protected site in Chicago and you have some kind of little niche of a microclimate (zone 6) in your yard will you ever see it bloom again after this summer. Good luck and enjoy the blooms.



    P.S. 99.9% of the time they sell Nikko Blues (Hydrangea macrophylla) in the Chicago area. Yes, Nikko blue is a 'hortensias' or mophead as the previous post suggests. In zone 6 or higher, these shrubs need no prunning. In zone 5 you will be prunning out stem dieback every spring.
    Reply:It'll survive Chicago because I have two and they survived Montréal, Québec, Canada winter!

    You can cut the flowers once they're wilted that's about it. Only part of the stems freeze in winter. About half freezes so that's where I cut it off. It might not freeze so much in Chicago.

    The flowers will all be pink unless you add aluminum sulfate cristals to your soil.

    Happy gardening!
    Reply:It doesn't need pruning yet. As the flowers die (spent blooms) they should be trimmed off. This will encourage repeat blooming. I assume that this was transplanted into a garden. The acidic level in the soil is what causes the flowers to be pink or blue. If you want blue adding a little peat moss to the soil surrounding the plant. I prune only after winter to trim away any stems that don't sprout.



    Good luck!
    Reply:OK...don't stress too much about the pruning right now. Generally you will prune off the dead flowers when it is finished blooming. That variety is deciduous and will go dormant in the winter, the main problem with Hydrangea is their lack of tolerance for hot afternoon sun in the summer. You are best to keep it sheltered (ie in a shaded position close to your house) and don't forget to feed it regularly, especially when it comes out of dormancy and starts to bud up.
    Reply:we live in ark. the ones we have, we have never pruned. they get bigger each year.my husband suggest you pack a good mulch around the base and cover it about 3 to 5 inches up the trunk.and best if its planted on the north side of house.
    Reply:Hydrangeas that small really should not bloom, as it inhibits their growth. Growers force the blooms this time of year, however, to push them for Mother's Day sales. They are usually grown for a one-time, spectacular show. The plant has been fed specifically to produce many large blooms quickly, quite often at the expense of the future health of the plant.



    Macrophylla means it's either a lacehead or a mophead, your's is a mophead. It's important to know that mophead hydrangeas do not have to be pruned back - ever - unless they are very old. Removing dead stems is the only pruning that must be done for the health of the plant, and these can be removed at any time. Dead blooms can also be removed at any time.
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  • Hydrangea disease?

    Just bought a new plant, but didn't notice until I got it home %26amp; planted it, it's got a few brown-reddish spots, that almost look like a burn. I don't believe this is a fungus as I dont' see any white powdery stuff on the leaves. Any ideas on how to treat this and what it is? It's planted where it will get 4 hrs minimum of sun, and lots of air.. I just fertilized it with a 'Shake n' Feed' product by miracle grow.
    Hydrangea disease?
    Fungus doesn't look like white powder on hydrangea. It would likely be larger brown or grey spots or patches with reddish edges.

    I agree with the previous poster that suggested daconil, it works, although i have also used sulfur (available at the garden center) and it works well also.

    Don't bring it back to the nursery yet, usually it's not a big deal to treat if it's in a spot where it's not crowded. This problem happens commonly in big nurseries where the plants are tightly packed together to maximise selling space.

    Good luck!
    Reply:It could possibly be leaf burn, since they are shade plants. It probably is a fungus though. Not all fungi take the form of a white powder. Take a leaf to a nearby nursery and let them give you their opinion. I'd say spray with ortho's daconil.
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    How can I keep my Hydrangeas from drooping in the CA heat?

    I live in So Cal and it has been in the 100"s. My Hydrangea plant is giving flowers but it is very droopy. I think it is because of all the heat and I dont know what to do for it. Any ideas? Thanks!
    How can I keep my Hydrangeas from drooping in the CA heat?
    Water them a lot. My hydrangeas get weepy too and that's a sign that they need water. I just unscrew the nozzle from the hose and let it run for a few minutes at the base of each plant. When I'm done with that I give them a little shower for a minute just to cool them off. You can usually tell very shortly that they are better, and I mean within minutes. They perk up so fast that it's surprising. You may want to mulch around the base of the plants also. That will retain moisture so they don't require watering's quite as often. I hope they like it!!!
    Reply:Angela, Hi: I love to see those hydrangea plants, and they do droop anyway as they become heavy and overloaded with blossoms.

    In Michigan where we grow similar types of plants and have hot moist heat in the summer, most people stake with those bamboo stakes and tie them up. Support them with a netting which you can buy at budget stores.
    Reply:I am in Calif too and it has been too freakin' hot for too long.



    In my experience Hydrangeas like lots of water and mostly shade. If your Hydrangea is in a pot, move it to more shade. If it still doesn't perk up, it needs a larger pot to retain moisture. If it is in the ground it might not have enough shade and/or water. Now, I have seen some Hydrangeas make liars out of us planetd in full sun. I don't know how they do it. I think once they are established they can tolerate more sun.



    Good luck :-)
    Reply:water it in the late evenings its hot here too and i water my garden every other night
    Reply:1. Make it a rule never to water your outdoor plants between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm, always before or after as the droplets will fry the leaves in these hours of bright light.

    2. with any fuzzy or hairy leaved plants, always water directly into the soil, not all over the foliage.

    My hydrangea won't bloom; why?

    I have a huge blue hydrangea bush that has beautiful healthy leaves and is a beautiful bush. But no one knows that it is a blue hydrangea because it has never had a bloom. Other similar bushes in my area have large, lovely blooms. The bush is about six years old; it had one bloom the first year and nothing since. How can I get it to bloom?
    My hydrangea won't bloom; why?
    Most common reasons a hydrangea won't bloom:



    Pruning at the wrong time during the season and eliminating the flower buds. My advice is to not prune your hydrangeas other than simple removal of spent flowers which will be pruned off just below the flower itself at the next lower set of buds. You may prune the tops of your hydrangeas after the active growth begins in spring and it is obvious what is dead and what is not. Be careful because even now I am still speculating that certain buds are dead only to notice a few weeks later that the bud I thought was dead is now a stem in active growth. Remember that paniculatas and arborescens can be pruned as they flower off of new growth. There are also some varieties of macrophylla that bloom off of new wood and can be pruned in late season. Those varieties are: 'All Summer Beauty', 'Penny Mac' and 'Endless Summer'. It is these hydrangeas that are confusing everybody as to what, when and where to prune or not prune. Don't put yourself in a situation where you are forced to prune. Be patient in the spring and wait for all buds to return before pruning the tips.



    Too cold of a climate for successful hydrangea flowering. If you are in zone 5 you will not have luck with 95% of the available mopheads on the market. If your neighbors do not have hydrangeas, other than pee gees or annabelles, you are more than likely in too cold of an area for successful bud return. What confuses things is that the climate seems to be changing and zone lines may shift from year to year. We also are experiencing el nino every 7 years or so and this is causing variations in our winters from mild one year to severe the next year. While the hydrangeas will grow like crazy and give you lots of great foliage, the buds will always burn in a normal zone 5 winter.



    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.



    Severe dry spells the season before can and does cause the hydrange to not flower. This can be avoided by choosing a location that is not too sunny and by adding some sort of irrigation system



    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:My Grandmother would put fish heads and nails in the flower bed by her hydrangeas and they were really beautiful.I ask why and she said the 10 penny nails was what they crave.So fertilizer is needed.....Or buy some nails?
    Reply:it might be as simple as just needing some fertilizer. try that and then look at gardening at the crossroads on the internet and that should be able to help you good luck and happy gardening.

    Hydrangea help?

    I planted two hydrangeas in May of 2007. I am aware these plants are difficult to grow because of soil issues and such. I planted them in an area that receives about 6 hours of sun a day (not quite partial shade, but very close). The plants did well, but if I don't water them every 2 days, the leaves will sag and look floppy. But, after I water them, they pop right back up and look great. The card said bloom time is summer, but they haven't bloomed since mid-June. Can anyone give me some useful info on them? I read one website that said they would tolerate full sun. Will I have to water them next year as I do now since they will be established? The type is endless summer or blushing bride. Thanks.
    Hydrangea help?
    It takes time for the plants to settle in your yard and started to grow. Mine took at least 1 to 2 years. Perhaps, your plants is done blooming for this year, because it is still small, so go ahead and do the deadheading(take the spent flowers off), but make sure you won't cut too deep. Hydrangea produce their new buds on the old cane, so cutting it off means there will be no flowers next year. Just cut the point below the flower %26amp; stem where next leaf buds are coming out(Don't cut the leaf bud.). It could take full sun, if it is well established in the soil, but it doesn't mean that you can water less. Hydrangea loves to drink water! You know? Hydro=means water, right? The ideal location is part-shade, but adding mulch around the plants helps. Water deeply and mulch around it and it'll keeps moisture under ground. I love hydrangeas. I have several of them and propagation is so easy from a small cutting. You said that it is difficult to grow, but it's really not that hard. Water well and give them a good acid food(like Miracle grow for acid loving plants) will be enough care.
    Reply:Hi:

    Hydrangeas need partial shade. If you planted the shrub in mid- June it could be going through a shock stage. It could also need a little more shade. When you planted Hydrangea, did you use mushroom compost or any type of fertilizer like a 10-10-10? Mushroom compost is an organic fertilizer that will last up to a year.

    Watering is critical in the beginning. Your climate conditions will also play a role in how much you should water. If you are in drought conditions, watering the first month is important.

    Putting a hose near the trunk of the shrub and using just a little water pressure may help. This should be done every other day in hot weather for about two weeks. Soak the roots for three to four minutes. Sometimes depending on the age of a shrub, it may not bloom the first year.

    The Endless Summer or Blushing Bride can be tricky in soil conditions. Sometimes it is best to have your soil tested if you are investing in Hydrangeas. I have planted several Endless Summer Hydrangeas for peolple and the bloom turned pink. As you know, it is suppose to be blue. Don't give up on this shrub as it may just take until next year to bloom. Try and get on a watering schedule with your climate conditions. If it doesn't seem better in a week take a look at factors of soil, more shade, mushroom compost and drought and heat.

    It is alright to transplant the shrub to another location in the next few weeks if there is no improvement. If you have any more questions please feel free to contact me. I hope this has helped some. Good luck to you and let me know how you make out!

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    Reply:I actually did the same thing, I planetd 2 plants in May. However I found that burying a "soaker hose" and running it around each plant worked very well. I hooked it up to a timer and it goes on for about 5 minutes twice a day to keep the soil moist. They are both blooming and have been for a couple of months. The soil isn't particularly fertile either. every week or so I water with miracle grow bloom booster.
    Reply:Go to a store such as Wal Mart's gardening center and buy pound-in liners. Very easy to pound into the ground. Make a circle around your plants with the liners for holding about 4 to 6 inches of water.



    If you live in the hot south such as zone 8 or 9, you might have to water them once per day. Each leaf on a plant takes up water in order to live.



    Happy gardening to you.
    Reply:If you just planted them in may 2007. I assume they are small plants. Keep them well watered until they establish good root growth, probably the rest of this year, and maybe some next year, Hydrangeas take several years to reach full growth potential. After they quit blooming, you can prune no more than 1/3 of it`s growth at a time. Deadhead (remove dying flowers) to prolong flowering.
    Reply:Yes..........they are thirsty plants.



    I had to move mine that gave them a partial sun exposure and are planted right near the daily sprinkler system.

    My Hydrangea isn't blooming. Last year had one cluster but it never bloomed, just died. what can I do?

    They love acid plant food. Feed it lots in the spring and fall. Use Miracid.

    Good luck!

    ps. If they are planted near concrete, they will need more plant food.
    My Hydrangea isn't blooming. Last year had one cluster but it never bloomed, just died. what can I do?
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    Reply:Check the pH of your soil. Bring a sample to the local agricultural center. They will usually check the pH for you at no cost (or a nominal fee).
    Reply:always thought they were pretty..they have to have water water..did u know u can change the color of them

    look up on the net,it tells how and it takes about 6 months..
    Reply:Be sure to leave some of the stems that grew this year because those are the stems that will bloom next year. Only cut out the old wood. Blossoms come from the second year of growth. Hydrangeas also like acidic fertilizer such as miracid.
    Reply:they need a lot of feeding
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  • Is my hydrangea dying?!?!?!?!?!?!? - please help!?

    Hey all. We recently had to make way for a driveway extension. In doing so we had to transplant 2 beautiful, very well established, in bloom hydrangeas. Now in my research prior to moving them I did see this is a terrible time of year for doing this. But the drive way needed to be dont and it was either we transplant the hydrangeas or they would have just been ripped out and trashed. SOOOOO its been 2 days and already the leaves and branches are looking limp. We've been watering 2 times a day and I'm hoping for a turn around. Anyone out there with any other tips or ideas to help us save these babies???
    Is my hydrangea dying?!?!?!?!?!?!? - please help!?
    Were you able to save a decent rootball with each? A good rule of thumb is that if you have to cut out roots, you should get rid of at LEAST the same amount of green growth. You might need to give the bushes themselves a good trim back, including blooms (sad, I know...but better than losing a whole beautiful hydrangea!). Keep on the watering (but keep an eye out for water-logged soil), give them each a haircut, and just hope that they bounce back. Good luck!



    Edit:

    It might seem like you're doing more damage by cutting off branches, but you're actually helping it out by decreasing the plant's need for water. Leaves need water, plain and simple, so more leaves means a larger water demand, and cutting off greenery (especially stuff that's already damaged) will help the plant balance out after a troublesome transplant. Good luck!

    White Hydrangeas are turning green in the center of the blossoms, what is wrong?

    I have an indoor white hydrangea plant that has fully bloomed and is now the blossoms are turning green. The plant gets watered often (the soil is always damp) and it sits in the window recieving half direct sunlight.

    I want to know, am I over watering them, too much sun, what is wrong with it? Or is nothing wrong and this is just normal?
    White Hydrangeas are turning green in the center of the blossoms, what is wrong?
    Hyrdrangeas turn colors based on what is in the soil...so if there is alot of acid or neutralizer in the soil, it will affect the color.



    Either way, as long as they look healthy, then it is perfectly normal.
    Reply:Normal for the indoor variety
    Reply:that's what the blooms do as they age......normal....

    My Hydrangea won't bloom?

    I planted a Hydrangea 2 years ago. I planted it while it had flowers but since it has not bloomed. Last year I planted one on either side, both with flowers, still nothing. The leaves are really nice and green but I have no flowers.
    My Hydrangea won't bloom?
    Don't cut it back. If you cut a Hydrangea back, it won't bloom the next year. The buds are at the tips of the branches.



    Give it a high Phosphorus fertizer, like 10-60-10, or 0-44-0.

    (The middle number is phosphorus).
    Reply:Feed it!
    Reply:Don't worry, it will, they don't bloom until later in the year and when they have and the flowers are finished, cut it back to encourage new growth for next year.
    Reply:Oh my, such conflicting advice about pruning Hydrangeas. Truth is, if you live in the New England Area, your Hydrangeas have always bloomed on new and old wood. If you lived elsewhere in the U.S. they bloomed on new wood only so you would prune in the Fall. If you did this, a late Frost in the Spring would kill the buds and that would be it for the year. Now, they sell Everblooming Hydrangeas which bloom on old and new wood regardless of where you live. I hope that resolved that issue!
    Reply:The easy answer is that you pruned it. Hydrangea's flower only on old wood. If you had not pruned it, then I would try an organic fertilizer.
    Reply:you're over-fertilizing it. lay off the Miracle Grow / etc. for the rest of the season and maybe consider mixing in some garden-sulfur into the soil near it to really make the flowers "pop" when the nitrogen starts to balance out from the over-feedings.
    Reply:They will. This month they should start putting on some blooms. the they won't have full color until later this month.

    Why want my hydrangea bloom this is the second year no blooms, what can I do now to get it to bloom this year?

    Are you pruning them? Hydrangea bloom primarily at the tips of the stems on last year's growth, so if you are cutting off that growth, you are also taking the next year's blooms out as well.



    You didn't say where you live, or where they are planted. So generally, they like shade or cool sun. I live in the Pacific Northwest--hydrangea heaven and have a hydrangea hedge that is primarily in the shade. The end of the hedge gets full afternoon sun--it tolerates it only if I water that section almost daily in the summer. They really need a lot of water in the summer--don't let them dry out. If you have them in really heavy soil, if they are in full sun or allowed to dry out then they might be protesting.



    I hope that helps.
    Why want my hydrangea bloom this is the second year no blooms, what can I do now to get it to bloom this year?
    My ex- told me (so I am not responsible for the outcome), that Hydrangea bloom to reproduce next generation, so if you put too much fertilizer, then it thinks it doesn't need to reproduce, so it will not bloom.
    Reply:I'm assuming you plantied these Hydrangeas, did you add time released fertilizer to the soil when you planted them, if not then you need to fertilize them this year, you can buy a hose end sprayer for with fertilizer included, read directions and fertilize by hand. When you do this it is important to make sure the water actually reaches the roots, so you can't just give it a quick splash, give it a good watering for at least 15 -20 minutes. You have to soak the ground, aim the hose on the ground not the leaves, do this first thing in the morning and do not water your hydrangea in the afternoons or at night. You may need to do this every fourteen days and don't quit when the blooms start coming on. You can cut some blooms off after they start to fade, this helps the root system and keeps the spent blooms from going to seed. Depending on where you live, wait until you know frost and freezing weather is over. Hydrangeas in the south do well in partial shade. Early morning sun, afternoon shade, Hydrangeas are prone to powdery mildew and leaf spot, this is why you do'nt water in the evening, or in the heat of the day you can burn the leaves with the over spray of your fertilizer water. This may sound complicated, but it really is'nt. Your plant will reward you if you follow these rules. HAPPY GROWING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Reply:Improper pruning is the major cause of hydrangeas not blooming. Some hydrangeas bloom on new wood, some on old wood, and some on both. So, the type you have determines when you should prune. If you prune at the wrong time, you'll be eliminating the next season's flowers.



    Generally, hydrangea species that have white or greenish flowers (like oakleaf hydrangeas and the new 'Limelight') bloom on new wood. So, you can prune them anytime after the season's bloom ends and into the fall or very early spring. Hydrangea species that have blue or pink flowers usually bloom on old wood, so prune these just a little and immediately after blooming - if at all. Then there are the wonderful new blue and pink "everblooming" hydrangeas like 'Endless Summer.' They bloom on both old and new wood, so they can be pruned at any time and still have a great flush of bloom.
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    *~*Hydrangea Care*~*?

    I recently received a hydrangea from a friend. Right now it is in the small pot it came in. I know some people plant them outdoors when the weather becomes warmer. Do I need to do this? I heard it will make the plant healthier and produce better blooms the next year? I live in the Midwest so the weather varies. How do I properly care for this beautiful plant?
    *~*Hydrangea Care*~*?
    Hi Mary, I live in BC Canada and we have varing weather as well. if you want your hydrangea to do well i would plant it outside where it will get sun and shade. Mine gets the morning and first part of afternoon sun and shade for the later part of the day. It does very well. You are suppose to trim it after it's season of blooming is over but do not cut to much off.

    I would not keep it in the pot as it will get root bound and need to be transplanted a lot and that will send it into shock every time you do transplant it. that could kill it. so you are better to plant it outside where it will be healthier. Just before winter get either some grass clippings or some leaves and place them around the base of the hydrangea so it will insulate it and help it to not freeze. Depending on what color you have you can also change the color of your blooms by how acidic or alkaline your soil is. Acidic makes them blue , Alkaline makes them pink and if you only have a little of that you can get a purple color . you can have acidic on one side of the ground using some old rusty nails or pennies, or even something a nursery can sell you to change the ph content of your soil and have something alkaline on the other and you will get half blue and half pink. experiment and enjoy.
    Reply:I have a few Hydrangea bushes that started out in small pots. They are quick growing. If you have average rainfall you don't need to water often. They love acid soil and you can buy the plant food or do what I do and rake in coffee grounds a couple times a month. Makes for a deeper color bloom. I cut mine back in the spring, While your working you'll see the new growth starting. I live in NW PA. I love cutting these flowers and take them to work. If I try bringing them in the house my cat will pull them out of the vase and drop them on the floor. They get fairly big so don't plant to close to the house or a fence.
    Reply:I bought one of those potted Hydrangeas a few years ago and set it in the garden. It has survived nicely ( I'm on the border of Zone 6-7 ) and puts out beautiful foliage every year. I'm still waiting for blooms. Maybe this year :)
    Reply:they can be raised indoors but,you picked a hard one to grow inside.they are very picky.you have to control lighting and temp.to grow inside.You're better off putting it outdoors.You also need to know which kind of hydrangea it is.

    You'd be better off going to some sites online other than here.Theres much to much you need to know.And you actually put them out when it's cold.but,do not freak out if it falls it will come back.When you grow them inside it's rea;lly hard.you need to keep it wet but,not to wet do not let it dry out.Our yard is full of them.
    Reply:your hydrangea is a florist's 'forced' plant.... made to bloom to sell out of season.... it will do fine in the ground if you plant it.. it won't flower again this year, but if you do NOT prune it at all, and you can protect it thru this first winter, so that the 'old' wood doesn't freeze, then next spring you should see some blooms.....



    read here for good info on the plant, and for suggestions about protection, if you're in a colder zone than 7 or 8.....



    http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/





    look under "FAQ" for info on protection.... care and feeding is on the left column, too... very nice lady runs this site, a friend of mine... if you need help, email her....it's okay with her....or email me thru here... glad to help....
    Reply:if the hydrangea looks like it is getting too big for the pot, you need to replant it. It needs room for its roots to spread. The Hydrangea is a bush and it will get big with proper care. It needs indirect sunlight and do not over water.
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  • Hydrangea plant?

    I bought my mother a hydrangea for Mother's Day this year (2007). When I bought it, it was a distinct purple color.

    When she planted it in her flower garden, it turned a distinct pink color. This was baffling to me.



    Can anyone explain this?



    Thanks in advance for answering.
    Hydrangea plant?
    Most hydrangeas cycle through a couple of colors at least. For instance the white ones usually start out green %26amp; end up a khaki color. The soil also effects color.
    Reply:The soil is more alkaline. Alkaline soil will cause the flowers to be pink rather than blue. Add some aluminum sulphate to the soil to reduce the alkaline. The hydrangea will still grow well in the alkaline soil, but the flowers will be pink.
    Reply:The ph balance in the soil changed.
    Reply:They need acid in the soil. You can buy acid fertilizers at the garden stores. In Japan they are all blue due to the acid volcanic soil.

    My hydrangea won't bloom. Help!?

    I planted a hydrangea plant with blooms in my garden. It has been a very hot summer and I planted the hydrangea in a location that gets sun all day. Sometimes the leaves wither, but the plant bounces back and has grown bushy. I apply Miracle Gro every two weeks. But after the initial blooms faded, the plant just refused to bloom. I planted a peony plant in a similar location and that plant did not produce any flowers either. We have pine trees in our garden but a little further away from these plants. Does anybody here have any answer to what I should do to get the plant to produce flowers?
    My hydrangea won't bloom. Help!?
    Never had the problem myself -- just lucky, I guess. Did you mean you planted this last year -- because hydrangea is not a continuous bloomer. Once it blooms in a year, it is done. It does not make new buds %26amp; flowers until next season. Also, if you are in a hot, southern location, you actually may want to put the plant in a part-shade location to prevent it from getting too much sun! But, from The Garderner's Network:



    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.



    Check the link below for more tips on proper soil, water, light and fertilizer conditions. Google "grow hydrangea" for other links. Once you get it right, it should just go along by itself. Good luck next year!!
    Reply:You may be applying to much fertilizer. Too much nitrogen in the fertilizer can result in green healthy looking plants without blooms. You may want to reduce the Miracle Grow. Also make sure it is getting ample water. The acidity in your soil (if you have pine trees it is most likely acidic) determines what color the blooms will be.
    Reply:See http://www.abouthydrangea.com/ and http://www.msplants.com/hydrangea.htm
    Reply:Sounds like bad soil.



    Plant them somewhere else.
    Reply:As the name suggests (hyd = water) they are really thirsty plants, any check to growth and they often stop flowering.It mayb just lack of moisture.

    I have a blue hydrangea i would like to know if i should pick off old buds in fall of year?

    Wow. I just found *the* site on pruning hydrangeas:



    http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/prun...



    Amazingly thorough. It would make no sense just to repeat this, as the photos are very useful. And thanks for asking; now I know how to prune mine!



    You need to look at this because, depending on your type of hydrangea, it blooms on either old wood or new. If it's an old-wood bloomer and you prune it hard like one answer suggested, you might not get any blooms next year. They probably have the other kind.
    I have a blue hydrangea i would like to know if i should pick off old buds in fall of year?
    According to everything I've read you should leave the flower heads on for the winter as they will help protect the new growth happening a little further down the stems. They say you should cut off the dead heads in the spring when the new growth gets going again.
    Reply:I've always read that you cut hydrangeas down to about a 1-foot long cane in the winter, like you would do with roses. And all flowering plants bloom better when you cut off the dead-heads, regardless of what time of year it is.
    Reply:When pruning the plant in the winter, any stems that flowers the previous season should be pruned back. Unflowered stems should not be pruned, as these will provide the flowers for the next year. Any dead stems or weak parts of the plant should also be pruned back at this time.
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    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!

    I've heard that the colour of a hydrangea can be influenced by the type of soil you use. Is that true?

    soil pH and mineral content will make the colour vary a bit, but only in intensity, not colour.
    I've heard that the colour of a hydrangea can be influenced by the type of soil you use. Is that true?
    its true, depends on how much acid in the soil
    Reply:no that is not true hrdranegase aare flowers and sopiul does not influence it it is natualr
    Reply:YES THIS IS TRUE,

    HOWEVER I HAVE NEVER TRIED TO GROW ANY
    Reply:Actually it's not the type of soil that influences the colour, it's how alkaline or acidic your soil is. If you prefer the blue flowers try adding some pool chlorine and if you like the pink/red flowers try some vinegar or lemon juice.
    Reply:Yes, it is true. Hydrangea can have either pink or blue flowers depending on the ph of the soil.
    Reply:yes ive heard that
    Reply:Yes, the color of at least some kinds of hydrangea

    is affected by the acidity or alkalinity of the soil.

    It's like litmus paper. I think alkaline soil makes the

    flowers blue and acid soil makes them red, but I

    might have that backwards.
    Reply:not necessarily soil, but fertilizer used in soil. A Ph of 5.5 or more will yield blue flowers. Ph of 7.0 or more yields pink/red. To accomplish color, amend the soil BEFORE blooms. Use aluminum sulfate for blue, or phosphate(lime) for pink/red.
    Reply:Yes it is. My aunt grows plants and if she wants both colours she'll put pine needles in the soil for one colour or no pine needles to get the other. Cant remember which
    Reply:Hydrangea macrophylla, also called bigleaf or French hydrangea, has either pink or blue flowers. Flower color is determined indirectly by the soil pH, which affects the availability of aluminum in the soil. In acid soils the flowers will be blue, in alkaline soils the flowers will be pink. Aluminum is available to the plant in acid soils. Research has determined that the actual mechanism of color variation is due to the presence or absence of aluminum compounds in the flowers.



    For blue flowers, maintain a soil pH between 5 and 5.5. Apply aluminum sulfate or sulfur to reduce the pH to this range when you see new growth emerging in April.
    Reply:Acid soil gives blue flowers and alkaline soil gives the pinkie ones. Peat will acidify your soil if you put some in the planting hole. You can also buy ericaceous compost which is for acid-loving plants.



    Also i found this :

    "It is much easier to change a hydrangea from pink to blue than it is from blue to pink. Changing a hydrangea from pink to blue entails adding aluminum to the soil. Changing from blue to pink means subtracting aluminum from the soil or taking it out of reach of the hydrangea. "



    More on hydrangeas here:

    http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/colo...
    Reply:you should read what mole says!!
    Reply:Yes, that is true.
    Reply:yes is the answer. In simple terms acid soil will give blue flowers, alkaline soil pink flowers. Ph testers are available from garden centres. Acid soil bought to plant with the hydrangea to help produce blue flowers, ericaceous is the term used (eri-case-shus, my pronunciation of the word) or a product called Hydrangea colorant, for changing pink flowers to blue. Alkaline (lime based) soil will produce pink flowers. Some hydrangea varieties are true to colour, ask garden centre staff or contact specialist growers(often found in the back of gardening mags). Horticultural "shops" employ experts. use your local centre.(from an avid gardener).
    Reply:yes it is true, I do believe it is the alkaline content in the soil.
    Reply:Yes – the soil type determines the flower colour (acid produces blue).
    Reply:Yes it is true. It depends whether the soil is acid or not. You can actually buy a product that will changes the flower to blue.
    Reply:True... the more nitrogen the deeper the color, less means lighter color! (I think, may have that backwards.)



    They are all the same plant, either blue or pale depending on the soil content. I love this flower, never knew that until we bought a book about gardening in the South and they were saying it's how the oldtimers knew if they had "sweet" or "sour" soil. :)
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  • Hydrangea color??

    I have two Hydrangea plants in a clay container on my patio. They get eastern exposure, and plenty of water. My blooms have turned the same color the leaves are. How can I remedy this? I had one blue and one pink when i started out, and have made no change in the environment. I think the neighborhood cats have sprayed them. How do I get the color back? Is there a website that gives me care tips on it? Did a google search and couldn't find too much useful info. Have some moon seeds would like to start, but know nothing about them. Any help MUCH appreciated. : )
    Hydrangea color??
    The "green problem" will overtake plants of either low or high PH... it's unkown why. It is a temporary problem.

    The other users here are not 100 % correct and are missing the problem. Green blooms are a different situation over the normal blue and pinks... green is not a normal bloom.

    Green color is not related directly to the PH... yes- the pinks and blues are.... It is yet unknown what causes Hydrangeas to turn green and it is considered to be a sympton to one or more problems.

    It is proven to be temporary however.



    It is suggested that adding boosters of your choice to the soil will encourage the green to "bloom out" and the plant to return to it's normal state or to what state you have encouraged.



    There is a short blog here regrading this very problem.... http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/gree...



    I have two booklets regarding Hydrangea and they basically say the same thing in more technical terms.



    (I have 17 hydrangeas on the property--- and it happens every once in a while here and there).



    I noticed that the plants always are in very good health aside from the green dull color.

    Good luck.



    I see I got a thumbs down... well, don't take my word for it!Research it for yourself.
    Reply:The green blooms will have to grow out. The other guy Jason is correct- the advice from the other people here isn't wrong but it doesn't apply to a green bloom. Green blooms may be caused by stress or other factors but there is no proven reason why it happens. It comes and goes sometimes in one season.



    If you tamper with the PH in the soil you may encourage the plant to be either pinkish to purpleish when it blooms out.



    It sometimes happens to newly planted hydrangeas and old ones.



    Allow it to grow out. I'm not sure you can encourage it to "bloom out" as suggested by Jason F but it wouldn't hurt.
    Reply:Try this site:



    http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC1...
    Reply:I know the color of the bloom has to do with the acidity of the soil. You can check with the people at Lowe's or another garden center for the specifics. Wish I could be more help!
    Reply:jason is right... so's the website he gave you.... hang on a while longer and see if you get even luckier, and the flower starts to take on burgundy colorations... like this one...



    http://hortiplex.gardenweb.com/plants/jo...



    the green ones like in the website Jason gave, are the best for drying, too!!.... I wait for mine every year!!!....
    Reply:Acidic soil makes blue blooms, alkaline soil makes pink blooms...adding lime to the soil increases the alkaline, iron sulfate adds acid....

    BTW my grandmother used to bury iron nails around the root circumferance of hydrangeas and they would create beautiful blue blooms.

    I doubt the cats have caused any change to color if indeed they have sprayed them.

    good luck... I have several hydrangeas and love to experiment with the soil.. some I keep in containers to keep the pink color, others I've planted in my front yard. The soil is very acidic, and I have lovely, large blooms that turn a very deep purple.
    Reply:Some of them are supposed to be that color, but it does have something to do with acid soil. You can buy a product to acidify the soil but I don't think it will affect the blooms after they've already opened up.



    I had some hydrangeas once that had this coloration and it's not the wow factor you were probably looking for. Try to embrace it's understatement!
    Reply:The color of hydrangea blooms depends on the pH of the soil they are planted in. If the soil is acidic (%26gt;6.0 pH) the blooms will be blue if the soil is alkaline (7.0 pH or greater) the blooms will be pink.



    To make your soil more acidic add Aluminum sulphate to the soil. To make it more alkaline add hydrated lime. You can find either of these soil amendments at your local gasrden center.
    Reply:you need to add acid to your soil

    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.
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    Any helpful hints on caring for Hydrangea's? I've never grown them before.?

    the big thing is don't prune in the spring, The plant blooms on the wood from last year. There are some varieties that bloom on new wood but most on the old. they need fertilization in the spring and like lots of water. if you want a blue flower you can get a chemical from the nursery that will turn the flower blue this works only on plants that have some blue in them to begin with, you can't turn a white flower blue.
    Any helpful hints on caring for Hydrangea's? I've never grown them before.?
    You don't tell us where you live--

    I found a site while looking for another flower-- so if you try this site you will find a section on hydrangea. So google knockout rose....

    good luck
    Reply:They like a shady spot.

    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.

    Hydrangea problem?

    I have several Hydrangeas that I thought were healthy but they have these ugly spots on them with some leafs have died. Any idea what this is and how to deal with it?
    Hydrangea problem?
    Your ugly spots may be what is called "leaf spot" (cercospora hydrangeae). The identifiers for this fungus are, brown to yellow spots or blotches on the leaf surface. The spots may have dark or yellowish margins, and the leaves may shrivel and drop prematurely. Does this sound like what you have?



    The fungus is spread by the air, or splashing water, and it's favored by prolonged cool, wet, conditions. It harbors in the spent plant debris. Good horticultural practices during the growing season will help to control this fungus. You should avoid wetting the foliage at all cost. Use a drip irrigation if possible, or keep the main stream of water directed towards the base of the plant when irrigating with the garden hose. Do not splash soil from around the root zone. Use good sanitation practices and remove and dispose of debris and infected leaves. Make sure there is no buildup of fallen leaves around the base of the plant, this is where the fungus thrives. Like one poster said, it is getting late in the season and the foliage will be dropping for the winter months, so about all you can do at this late stage in time is remove the fallen leaves immediately when they drop. It's rather late to apply a fungicide at this time. Hope this answers your question.



    **Billy Ray**
    Reply:check this website:



    http://www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/faqs/hy...
    Reply:Hydrangeas are deciduous their getting ready to go to sleep, is this their first year?. Mine are looking ratty now, just cut

    Off all the flours and let them rest for the winter.
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  • Do the names hyacinth, dogwood and hydrangea signify a special code for you?

    Werent those names of british special forces opperations in ww2?



    I recall one called Tulip I think, it was an opperation against Rommel or one of the other high ranking officers.



    They sound very familiar
    Do the names hyacinth, dogwood and hydrangea signify a special code for you?
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    Hydrangea blooms?

    Should I cut off the wilted hydrangea blooms or should I leave intact? Also should I cut back the shrub in the summer or fall? thanks
    Hydrangea blooms?
    No, do not cut your hydrangea all the way back. Cut only about one-third of the shrub and leave two-thirds. You can cut dead wood all the way down to the base, but not newer growth. Actually, mop-heads do not really need pruning at all. But there are instances when it can be helpful, such as when it is too large and obstructing a view. Pruning should take place in September or early October. You can remove the blooms, called deadheading, whenever you wish. If you cut for blooms for the house in summer, you can cut long stems. If you cut in August, cut the stem quite a bit shorter. If you cut above the first set of large leaves, you will be fine.



    Paniculatas can be pruned in fall or winter, the only time not to prune would be in summer when they are blooming, and spring when they are preparing to bud.



    Also, feeding with a plant food about 10-10-10 will encourage new blooms; apply this in March. Do not ever apply more than a 14-level plant food; hydrangeas cannot handle it. The 10-10-10 is the best.
    Reply:In general you should cut off any dead part in a plant so it will have more "energy" to keep going!
    Reply:cut so new shoots will grow.
    Reply:ONce the flowers are gone and the leaves start to turn bad, you can cut it all the way down and it will bloom again next year. And of course they do not like full sun.
    Reply:If you've got an old-fashioned hydrangea, you can cut off the blooms either for cut flowers in your house, or when they fade, as long as you keep the cut in new wood. All hydrangeas, except the "Endless Summer" varieties bloom on old wood, so pruning should be done sparingly.



    Endless Summer hydrangeas bloom multiple times during the summer and bloom on both new %26amp; old wood, so you can deadhead or prune them just about anytime you want.