a healthy looking hydrangea plant has shrivelled leaves it has enoough water and the rest of the plant looks hydrated what is wrong? A neighbouring tree has a fungus that causes a similar problem could it be transmitted??
Likely, yes. It does depend on the fungus, though. It looks a lot like watering damage, too. Overwatering will cause wilting like this. It is very important to make sure that the soil is allowed to dry out down to a few inches, thoroughly, between waterings. This will help cut down on infections, as well.
At this time, I would treat with a fungicide. Copper based fungicides are better choices.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea
I have hydrangeas but I don’t know what type they are. My husband has trimmed them back in the fall in the past, the following year they’ll get large but no flowers. This year I left them alone but it seems all the branches are dead (scratched them and no green). How do I get them to flower if I don’t know what type they are? These were here when we moved here.
Unfortunately, it looks like you have a H. macrophylla. In your zone, these will die back to the ground, and the flowers will only form on old growth. Unfortunately, if there isn't any old growth from the previous year, there won't be any flowers.
Mulching, heavily, in winter and removing in spring may help, some.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm
Hello, Bought this Hydrangea couple weeks ago at Lowes. Have watered every few days and its leaves are drooping, location facing south.
It may be suffering from transplant shock. Also, did you check the tag for the amount of light needed? Some hydrangeas need afternoon shade. It may help to remove the worst looking blooms. Here is more:
small new leaves are at bottom of stalks.
Pruning of Hydrangeas is determined by the type:
had a gorgeous hydrangea plant in front yard the other day....blooming, healthy etc....; deer ATE IT LAST NIGHT!!! ate all the blooms and many leaves, like someone took a chain saw and lopped straight across and down the sides..... earlier they were eating down my stella'dorio lilies (blooming now), and been picking on my pencil trees. I've tried EVERYTHING to stop them, figured with summer they wouldnt be eating this stuff... what can I do now to save all my hard work??? thanks!
This information should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/how-to-protect-trees-from-deer.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-repellents.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-resistant-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/do-deer-eat-rose-plants.htm
I don’t k ow what kind of hydrangea I have- it was here when we moved in. The first year I cut everything back and it didn’t bloom again for a couple years (after that I ignored it and didn’t cut anything). I get huge new growth every year. Last year it only bloomed on the bottom half of the plant. There are some dark “nubs” on the old wood - what are these? The old wood doesn’t seem to be doing anything.
That looks like Hydrangea macrophylla. Unfortunately, they only bloom on old wood. In your area, some cultivars are not fully hardy and will die back for the most part.
Because they are near a wall and get some protection, you may have some years where you will see a few sparse flowers. If you can offer protection from your old wood, then you may get better results, but those are burnt flower buds.
There are specific cultivars that handle the cold better than others, and are better suited for your area. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/zone-5-hydrangeas.htm
It was my Dads pride and joy … he has sadly passed away and I brought it to my house. At Dads it sat in full sun all day the pot on pebbles. I brought to mine and sunk it in my rickery. I noticed it wasn’t draining after a few weeks so cleared the holes and water poured out!! Thanks It is now sitting pot raised on rocks … but not looking happy sadly. It is in full sun for less hours than at Dads …. But most of day I guess. I really don’t want to lose it!! Is there any hope at all???
It looks to have suffered root suffocation. During a cool spell, you may want to prune it back and repot into fresh soil!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-container-care.htm