How To Help My Hydrangea?

Question

I planted this hydrangea earlier in the year and have had bugs attack it pretty hard. I try to keep it watered as needed and get rid of the pest but have had blooms start to die. Is there anything I should do to keep it from wilting or dying, can I trim the dying blooms and more grow back this summer?

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Answer 1

As long as you can keep the insects off, the blooms will stay for a little longer. They will only bloom once per year, so cutting them will remove them for the year. Make sure to let the soil dry out completely down to about 3 inches between waterings, as well.

Last, make sure that these get plenty of shade from the sun, as they cannot tolerate much direct sunlight.

Here are a few articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/natural-home-pesticides-organic-garden-pest-control.htm

This article will help you to care for Hydrangeas:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htm