how to make hydrangea blooms larger

The blooms are too small. How do you make them bigger?

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#1 Comment By sknutson_28 On 05/02/2015 @ 2:45 am

I’m not an expert but do the roots have enough room in the soil?

#2 Comment By shelley On 05/02/2015 @ 10:39 am

Have you pruned your hydrangea? If you don’t prune at all, it may be something you want to consider. If you prune, your hydrangea stands a better chance of growing larger flowers. A hydrangea that isn’t pruned tends to have smaller ones. Tips for pruning hydrangeas can be found here:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htm ^[1]

Barring that, you can give your hydrangea its best chance for big blooms by ensuring it is getting the care it needs with regards to watering, fertilizing, light, etc. – this article provides you with a plan of care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htm ^[2]

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