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Anonymous on
June 18, 2025Q.Small Leaves And Small Flowers
My hydrangea bushes have been beautiful for 4 years with large lush leaves and large blooms. This year the leaves are healthy looking but small with small blooms. Why?
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 20, 2025
Certified ExpertA.It could be a nutrient problem. Have you fertilized? They don't need a lot. Just once in spring with a balanced, slow release fertilizer is ample. Not enough water also can stunt growth. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/fertilizing-hydrangeas.htm
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- Asked by
MarionSwinerd on
July 4, 2025
Southampton UKQ.Flowering Of Hydrangea Mariesii Perfecta
I bought a Hydrangea mariesii perfecta last August. So far this summer we have plentiful leaves but no signs of any flowers. Is it too soon?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 5, 2025
Certified ExpertA.Yes. It probably won't start flowering until next year. Since they bloom on old wood, they are likely still settling in. This article will give you more information on the care of lacecaps:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/lacecap-hydrangea-care.htm
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July 6, 2025Q.Pruning Hydrangeas
I have a mophead hydrangea by my front porch. It is over 5 ft. tall and this year is loaded with flower heads. I feel I should take the height down somewhat to control the shrub. It is over 40 years old and I don't want to do any damage to it. Can you advise the best time to cut it back and the best way to do it. Thank you.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 6, 2025
Certified ExpertA.Thank you for sending us your gardening question.
Wow! Over 40 years old! Impressive! Mopheads should be pruned immediately after flowering. They bloom on the previous season's growth, so the buds will start forming soon after flowering. You should be able to see the buds near the ends of the stems if they have begun developing. These articles tell you more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/mophead-hydrangea-care.htm
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Bobbie Piety on
July 17, 2025
Sequim, WA 98382Q.Over-pruned Hydrangeas. Now What?
Two years ago, during winter, I over-pruned my Hydrangeas, from 6' down to 2', expecting new growth the next spring. Leaves appeared, but no new stems. I waited, and this year it's the same thing-- healthy-looking leaves on the old wood, but no new wood stems. Are these hopeless or is there a way to revive them?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 17, 2025
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, this depends on the type of Hydrangea. It does look like it is trying, but it might be too damaged to go back to what it was. Prune away all growth that isn't alive or isn't making new growth. This will help clear the way for any shoots that might take over. Make sure to feed them with an all purpose fertilizer. I'd do half strength until you see signs of recovery.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea
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July 17, 2025Q.Will A Hydrangea Rebloom
The maintenance person at my condo has hacked off all the flower buds (he thought he was pruning) on the nearby hydrangea that I have been caring for! They were just about to bloom. Zone 3 Edmonton AB. Will this send it into shock? Will it rebloom? What can I do to help it? I am very distressed.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 20, 2025
Certified ExpertA.It depends on the type of hydrangea it is whether it will rebloom. If it's a reblooming hydrangea, like Endless Summer, it may bloom again. They bloom on buds formed last summer as well as buds formed this year on new growth. If it was any other hydrangea type and he got all the buds, that will be it till next year. Just keep it watered as usual. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/pruning-endless-summer-hydrangea.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/do-hydrangeas-rebloom.htm
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