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- Q.When To Cut Hydrangeas - I live in Illinois and would like to know when I should cut my hydrangea. It is fall now and ...
- Q.Hydrangea Care - Our hydrangea bush is huge and healthy. However, it never produces any blooms. What are we doing wrong? And what ...
- Q.Hydrangea Colors - Does the color of hybridized hydrangeas change if you change the pH of the soil? I heard a few years ...
- Q.Hydrangea - Should I remove the faded blooms and, if so, when and how?
- Q.Hydrangea - Why are my hydrangeas starting to bloom now in December? They grew nicely this year but had no flowers this ...
- Q.White Hydrangeas - I have a granddaughter getting married in March and she wants white hydrangeas in her bouquet. Could you give me ...
- Q.Hydrangea Plant - I have a hydrangea plant in my yard that grows beautifully each year, except it does not produce any flowers ...
Asked by
mollybabygirl on
October 30, 2016
Chicago, Il.Q.When to cut Hydrangeas
I live in Illinois and would like to know when I should cut my hydrangea. It is fall now and getting colder so I am not sure if I should wait or what to do. Thank you
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 31, 2016A.Pruning will depend on the variety that you are growing.
Determine if you plant blooms on new or old wood.
These articles will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/pruning-old-and-new-wood.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/care-for-oakleaf-hydrangea.htm
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- Asked by
kerry rutherford on
November 6, 2016
Des Moines, IowaQ.hydrangea care
Our hydrangea bush is huge and healthy. However, it never produces any blooms. What are we doing wrong? And what is proper care for winter preparation?
Answered by
Alisma on
November 6, 2016
Certified ExpertA.These articles will help you:
https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/fletcher/staff/rbir/hynonflower.html
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-winter-care-how-to-protect-hydrangeas-from-winter-cold-and-wind.htmWas this answer useful?00- Asked by
morag.goddard on
November 21, 2016
South AfricaQ.Hydrangea Colors
Does the color of hybridized hydrangeas change if you change the pH of the soil? I heard a few years ago that newer varieties or hybridized hydrangeas keep their original color. Is this true?
- Answered by
Alisma on
November 21, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Hydrangeas with white flowers cannot change their color. But I do think all blue and red/pink hydrangea varieties can change their color if the soil pH is changed sufficiently. Some varieties may require an even larger pH change than others to chage their color, though.
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Anonymous on
November 27, 2016Q.hydrangea
Should I remove the faded blooms and, if so, when and how?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
November 27, 2016A.Hydrangea pruning depends on the variety.
I leave my faded blooms on my plants for winter interest and remove them in early spring before the plant starts to leaf out.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
2012souza37 on
December 9, 2016
02726Q.Hydrangea
Why are my hydrangeas starting to bloom now in December? They grew nicely this year but had no flowers this year or the past two years. Thank you, Ken
- Answered by
Alisma on
December 9, 2016
Certified ExpertA.If these are outdoor plants, it is possible that unseasonable weather has tricked them into flowering.
As for why the hydrangeas did not flower for the past two years, this could be a pruning problem:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htmOr it could be a problem with any of the issues discussed in this article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-not-blooming.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
February 14, 2017Q.White Hydrangeas
I have a granddaughter getting married in March and she wants white hydrangeas in her bouquet. Could you give me some advice on how to keep my white hydrangeas bushes white. Do I need to put a special fertilizer on after this season and should I prune the bush? Should I protect the bush with shade cloth when it flowers, as we have very hot weather in January/February?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 18, 2017A.Controlling the bloom quality to coincide with an exact date is quite difficult.
Optimize the care requirements and provide adequate nutrients and water to your plants.
Here are some links that will help refresh you on the care requirements.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/fertilizing-hydrangeas.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
tharding200 on
March 8, 2017Q.Hydrangea plant
I have a hydrangea plant in my yard that grows beautifully each year, except it does not produce any flowers at all. It grows strong green leaves but no flowers. I don't know the name of this particular hydrangea. Can you help me?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 8, 2017A.It sounds like you may have too much Nitrogen in your soil. Excess Nitrogen will cause you to have a lush green plant but inhibit flowering.
A soil test will help you determine the Nitrogen levels.
Your County Extension Office can help you with a soil test for just a few dollars.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htm
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