Saturday, February 11, 2012

My hydrangeas (only received 2 weeks ago), are already dying?

I recently lost a close member of my immediate family. Her favorite flowers were hydrangeas and our neighbors brought over two beautiful plants - one pink, one blue. I have been watering them and they have sun from a nearby window, but due to the stress of all the things surrounding this loss, we haven't been able to plant them or really figure out how to take care of them (other than water and sun, obviously). Two days ago, I noticed the pink one was wilting..it is now completely wilted (color still there). The blue one is JUST now starting to do this. I'm going to a nursery today to get what I need to take care of this, but what is happening? Is there any way to save them? Any and all info would be appreciated!
My hydrangeas (only received 2 weeks ago), are already dying?
first and foremost they NEED to be planted or they will not survive. If it's just the flowers wilting cut them off. The stress of digging them up is too much. You need to get them in the ground asap. You should also consider cutting them back some, so the root system has a better chance of establishing itself. Good luck and sorry for your loss.
Reply:hydrangeas wilt at the slightest hint of dryness, but soon recover with water. I live in a dry climate that is not the best for hydrangeas and mine will actually do this in the garden beds, they soon recover. Your potting mix may have become a bit water repellent. Sit the pots in a bucket of water for a few hours to bring though watering back to the soil.



If they have just been inside and you still can't get to plant then treat them to some morning sun outside for a few hours after watering. They like semi shade so not too much. Once your plant they should be alright. If worried buy some sea weed extract from the garden centre and water after planting - its a tonic and helps with transplant shock.



Trim of the brown bits and plant as soon as you can and definitely use the seasol, do not fertilize.
Reply:They may be hot house hydrangeas instead of those bought at a nursery. So sometimes it is difficult to plant them outside. At this time yours may be getting too much sun. They are pretty much a shade plant. Maybe you should put them outside in the shade for a few hrs a day, bring them in at night for a few days until they get used to being outside. Then plant them in good dirt with shade and maybe early morning sun. Keep them watered.
Reply:Are you in U.K.? Hydrangeas are dying off down here in Cornwall at the moment,Don't give up on them, most of the other answers say the rest.
Reply:Get them in the ground, even if just in a 'holdin' bed until you can figure out where you will want them permanently.
Reply:Were these hydrangeas from a florist in a pot?? or in an arrangement?? check the plant below the soil surface. Alot of florists use hydrangea branches in bouquets or arrangements. If there is no root system, the branch may have been just for show. If so, dont worry. Go to the nursery or garden center in your area and purchase a healthy hydrangea plant in a pot. Then, plant it in the ground, (ask your nursery employee or google on how to take good care of it) in your relatives honor.

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