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- Q.Hydrangea - When this tree (9 feet tall) goes dormant, does it lose all its leaves? I have been battling yellow dropping ...
- Q.I Want To Transplant Some Hydrangeas - I want to transplant some hydrangeas from east side of house (right next to house) to backyard. Our "white" hydrangeas ...
- Q.How To Plant Hydrangeas - Have hydrangeas in a pot and want to plant in garden.
- Q.What Causes Brown Spots On My Hydrangea Plant Leaves - In the last month brown spots have shown up on the leaves. What is the cause and treatment?
- Q.Hydrangea - My boss has a Hydrangea but it hasn't bloomed for 8 years. Can you help me? Thank you.
- Q.Hydrangeas - If my hydrangeas are only growing at the base of the plant, what do I do to fix the problem? ...
- Q.Will Hydrangeas Grow In Las Vegas, NV - The temperature in Vegas can exceed 100 degrees in summer, except along one wall in my yard. The rest of ...
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Seawitch on
September 9, 2013Q.Hydrangea
When this tree (9 feet tall) goes dormant, does it lose all its leaves? I have been battling yellow dropping leaves since I got it at a yard sale. It is in my sunniest room and I think it was outside. I'm sure it is stressed, as I took it home in my car. I don't see bugs, but I did use a bug spray on it. Should I try Dawn dishwashing soap? It is still flowering but dropping leaves like crazy.
- Answered by
AnnsGreeneHaus on
September 10, 2013A.Hydrangea usually don't perform well indoors for more than a couple of weeks. When they go dormant in winter, they lose all the leaves. Even in "Florida Rooms", hydrangea are unhappy. The trip home in a car had nothing to do with yellowing leaves...it's lack of light. Eventho hydrangea are shade loving plants, there is a huge differences in outdoor shade and indoor bright light. If possible get the plant into a location that provides morning sun and afternoon shade.
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- Asked by
Rickalo on
October 10, 2013Q.I want to transplant some hydrangeas
I want to transplant some hydrangeas from east side of house (right next to house) to backyard. Our "white" hydrangeas currently bloom great in August/September, but our purple hydrangeas rarely bloom at all (they are all planted within 15 feet of each other).
A couple questions -
1) Is mid-October an ok time to do this? I live in NE Iowa.
2) Will the additional afternoon sunlight affect the blooming of these plants? - Answered by
AnnsGreeneHaus on
October 10, 2013A.Answer #1. Fall is the perfect time to transplant. The plants can be making a new root system during the winter, and won't have to do this next spring.
Answer #2. I doubt the additional sun will affect blooming on the hydrangea. Of course, they prefer afternoon shade, but since your summers are of less duration, all you might need to do is water a little more frequently than in their previous location.
The only thing that might affect blooming for the next couple of years is the actual transplanting. Don't worry, it won't be permanent.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
peter hambrook on
October 15, 2013Q.how to plant hydrangeas
Have hydrangeas in a pot and want to plant in garden.
- Answered by
AnnsGreeneHaus on
October 16, 2013A.This article should answer your questions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htm
I would suggest planting them now instead of waiting until spring. I would also suggest a collar of mulch around the base of the plant.
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budmankp on
October 20, 2013Q.what causes brown spots on my hydrangea plant leaves
In the last month brown spots have shown up on the leaves. What is the cause and treatment?
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AnnsGreeneHaus on
October 20, 2013A.Hopefully the information in these articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-leaves-turn-purple.htm
http://blog.pennlive.com/gardening/2012/05/leaf_disease_on_hydrangeas.html
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Anonymous on
January 4, 2014Q.Hydrangea
My boss has a Hydrangea but it hasn't bloomed for 8 years. Can you help me? Thank you.
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Nikki on
January 4, 2014
Certified ExpertA.You may be lacking phosphorus. If there is a lack of phosphorus in the soil, plants will have little to no blooms. You can either use a phosphorus rich fertilizer or add some bone meal to the soil. These articles may help as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm and https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm
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Anonymous on
January 20, 2014Q.Hydrangeas
If my hydrangeas are only growing at the base of the plant, what do I do to fix the problem? Thank you.
- Answered by
Nikki on
January 20, 2014
Certified ExpertA.This would indicate that your hydrangea is not quite suited to your area. It is able to regrow from the roots, but cannot maintain stems over the winter. You will need to winterize your hydrangea to get the stems to survive. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-winter-care-how-to-protect-hydrangeas-from-winter-cold-and-wind.htm
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March 15, 2014Q.Will Hydrangeas grow in Las Vegas, NV
The temperature in Vegas can exceed 100 degrees in summer, except along one wall in my yard. The rest of the yard has full sun. How well will Hydrangeas do here?
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
March 19, 2014A.Hydrangeas are famous for not liking extremely hot weather, but that's no reason not to try 1 or 2 to see how they do. This article will give you some tips about dealing with the hot temps: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/drooping-hydrangea-plants.htm
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