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- Q.Hydrangea - The first flowers on my hydrangea were beautiful and blue. About two weeks later, however, all my Hydrangea flowers are ...
- Q.Trimming Hydrangea - Does cutting back hydrangeas stop the blooming process for one year? My hydrangeas did not bloom this summer, and I ...
- Q.Transplanting Hydrangeas - I have a hydrangea that has green blossoms. I want to transplant it. How do I do it? I live ...
- Q.Hydrangea - Our Hydrangea bushes have grown to their size last year. We pruned them in the spring, and two of the ...
- Q.Hydrangea Blooms - My hydrangea blooms, but not fully. It has plenty of heads, but they only partially flower. It is in a ...
- Q.Replanting Hydrangeas - My hydrangeas have not bloomed for 2 years and are in a very shady spot along the house. Can they ...
- Q.When And How To Prune A Very Large Hydrangea - The bush provides beautiful blue flowers but is outgrowing its spot.
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Anonymous on
September 12, 2011Q.Hydrangea
The first flowers on my hydrangea were beautiful and blue. About two weeks later, however, all my Hydrangea flowers are light green. Pretty, but I prefer blue. Why do they change colors?
Answered by
Nikki on
September 12, 2011
Certified ExpertA.When hydrangea blossoms turns green, this typically means that it cannot take up the nutrients it needs to produce the colors in the blossom. This can be due to the fact that the blossom is older and fading or just opened, or because the soil is lacking in nutrients. This article will have information on how to get blue or pink blossoms, so add nutrients to the soil for your desired colors and the color should come back:
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
September 16, 2011Q.Trimming Hydrangea
Does cutting back hydrangeas stop the blooming process for one year? My hydrangeas did not bloom this summer, and I cut them back last fall.
- Answered by
Nikki on
September 17, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm
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rosepetal on
September 17, 2011A.From my experience, I do think so....I have over 15 types of hydrangas....and I cut one type completely down this past fall...will not do that mistake again......I had no blooms on these plants....but all the other types bloomed profusely......hope this helps
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Anonymous on
September 19, 2011Q.Transplanting Hydrangeas
I have a hydrangea that has green blossoms. I want to transplant it. How do I do it? I live in Zone 4.
- Answered by
Nikki on
September 20, 2011
Certified ExpertA.While it can transplant fairly easy, it's probably better if this is done while dormant, or early spring in your area, and get as much of the root system as possible. This article should also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
September 19, 2011Q.Hydrangea
Our Hydrangea bushes have grown to their size last year. We pruned them in the spring, and two of the bushes have their blooms inside of the bush instead of outside. The third was pruned at the same time, but its blooms are all outside of the bush. The bushes are so big they are overtaking our windows. When should we trim them down (we live in southern New Jersey) and how far down should we trim them?
- Answered by
Nikki on
September 20, 2011
Certified ExpertA.These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/fertilizing-hydrangeas.htm
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Anonymous on
September 21, 2011Q.Hydrangea Blooms
My hydrangea blooms, but not fully. It has plenty of heads, but they only partially flower. It is in a pot. This is the second year this has occurred.
- Answered by
Nikki on
September 22, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It is likely lacking a good phosphorus/nitrogen balance in the soil. Too much nitrogen or too little phosphorus will cause it to fail to bloom. This article will have some other suggestions as well:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
September 22, 2011Q.Replanting Hydrangeas
My hydrangeas have not bloomed for 2 years and are in a very shady spot along the house. Can they be moved without killing them and when is the best time to do that?
- Answered by
Nikki on
September 23, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Yes, they can be transplanted, and fall is the most ideal time for doing this. It's a good idea to transplant while dormant and get as much of the root system as possible.
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nomi on
September 22, 2011Q.When and How to Prune a Very Large Hydrangea
The bush provides beautiful blue flowers but is outgrowing its spot.
- Answered by
Heather on
September 26, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Hydrangea can take pretty heavy pruning, though you may lose blooming for a year. Go ahead and prune it back heavily and it will be fine.
This article will help you as well:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htmWas this answer useful?00
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