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- Q.Buds On The Hydrangea Seem Froze This Winter - Buds on the hydrangea seem froze this winter. Does that mean no blooms? How can I protect? The buds on ...
- Q.New Hydrangeas Have Lost All Leaves - Plants still in original pots. They wilted and lost their leaves. I have kept the soil very damp to help. ...
- Q.Hydrangeas - I have a blue hydrangea that I have kept in the pot it came in. The first year it was ...
- Q.Aphids On A Potted Hydrangea - How do I get rid of aphids on a Hydrangea potted on the patio? I found the aphids on three ...
- Q.Hydrangea - I live in South Jersey. I planted a hydrangea in a huge clay pot about 2 months ago. It is ...
- Q.Hydrangea Macrophylla - This plant is in its original pot. The edge of the leaves are turning brown and the flowers are no ...
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jujubuee on
May 6, 2015
southern coastal virginiaQ.Buds on the hydrangea seem froze this winter
Buds on the hydrangea seem froze this winter. Does that mean no blooms? How can I protect? The buds on the stems froze in an extra cold winter on a balcony facing west. The plant is in a large pot in the shade. The leaf growth is healthy.
Answered by
shelley on
May 6, 2015
Certified ExpertA.How do the buds look? Did they turn dark and dry looking? You can try breaking one or two of the buds open. If there is no green inside, they have probably succumbed to the harsh winter.
This article will give you advice on hydrangea winter protection:
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 6, 2015A.If your hydrangea is leafing out them your plant should be fine. If your plant suffered some winter damage you can prune away the dead material.
I have listed a few links for you.Was this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
carolyn.knight on
June 4, 2015
central kentcukyQ.new hydrangeas have lost all leaves
Plants still in original pots. They wilted and lost their leaves. I have kept the soil very damp to help. Can they be saved? What can I do to save them?
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 5, 2015A.Sometimes a potted shrub or plant has little soil that can retain moisture.
I would plant them out as quickly as possible, or move them to a larger pot with adequate potting soil.
Here is a link to proper growing conditions Hydrangeas need.
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cj_skippy@yahpoo.co.uk on
June 5, 2015A.keep soils moist but do NOT drown it, especially after it has been droughted. repot/plant in the ground. acidy of soil/compost may change the flower colour!
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Anonymous on
June 4, 2015Q.hydrangeas
I have a blue hydrangea that I have kept in the pot it came in. The first year it was beautiful and now it dies down in the winter and in the spring it becomes a beautiful green plant. I bring in during winter when it gets really cold here. I live on the Gulf Coast. I do it in shade outside in the summer. Should I plant it in the ground or perhaps put it in a larger container? Any advice will be appreciated.
- Answered by
Heather on
June 7, 2015
Certified ExpertA.This is really a personal choice. Yes, you can continue to grow the shrub in a pot. Just be sure the container is large enough to accommodate the plant and that it provides adequate drainage. It can also transplant fairly easy, but make sure it is done while dormant and get as much of the root system as possible. This article should also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htm
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Rikki on
June 10, 2015
Sacramento, CAQ.aphids on a potted Hydrangea
How do I get rid of aphids on a Hydrangea potted on the patio? I found the aphids on three of the blossoms and cut them from the plant. I'm concerned about the rest of the plant. There are no plants near it and the other plants on the patio are doing fine. I would like to treat the rest of the plant but can't find a viable solution in the home remedy information.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 9, 2015A.Here are two great articles with aphid treatments.
Neem Oil is a good treatment method if you choose to purchase a product.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/white-oil-insecticide.htm
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Anonymous on
July 10, 2015Q.Hydrangea
I live in South Jersey. I planted a hydrangea in a huge clay pot about 2 months ago. It is in a sunny location. It had no blooms at the time I planted it, but many buds which opened soon thereafter. It has looked beautiful since I put it in. Now, all the blooms have browned. Are they pretty much done? I don't see any new growth. Not sure how this works. Are there only blooms in the beginning of the season? Can I expect that the blooming is over now? The green leaves still look ok. The pot had good drainage and the plant gets watered daily. Thanks!
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 12, 2015A.Here is a link about winterizing your Hydrangea.
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Anonymous on
July 11, 2015Q.Hydrangea macrophylla
This plant is in its original pot. The edge of the leaves are turning brown and the flowers are no longer a bright pink but a very dull pink.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 13, 2015A.Typically, in hydrangea, this is caused by a watering issue, especially in containers. Hydrangeas need to be kept unifromaly moist, but not soggy. It is a good idea to check the soil with your finger and water if it feels dry to the touch about an inch or so. If it's still moist, do not water. You can remove the browning leaves and they should regrow once the plant recovers.
Since it is still in orginal pot and depending on how long it's been there, it may need to be repotted into a larger container (up another 1-2 pot sizes) or transplanted outdoors.
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July 23, 2015Q.hydrangea leaves are dying from the base
It's mid-July - leaves are dying from the base and moving outward. Why? Hydrangea Vine was planted in lg. planter two springs ago. Last summer and this summer the leaves are shriveling/drying up starting at the base and working its way out. The vine is growing on a patio wall with shade and partial sum, and is watered every other morning. Also, it hasn't yet bloomed. Please tell me what to do to keep the leaves green. We live in Grants Pass, Oregon. Is our gardening zone 7? Not sure...
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 23, 2015A.Watering every other day for a container plant is probably not enough during the warm summer days.
Daily water and even twice a day when temperatures are above 85 degrees.Also it may have to much Nitrogen in the soil. Phosphorous can be added to boost flowering.
Bone Meal is a good way to do that.Look for signs of insects or disease and treat with Neem Oil if you see anything.
Here are some links for you to help.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/climbing-hydrangea/growing-climbing-hydrangeas.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htm
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