Did not survive the winter. Others say the same thing. Is there a problem in this area?
The problem is only that hydrangeas aren't reliably hardy in your area. That means that some years it just gets too cold for them to survive. If you want to keep hydrangeas, you'll probably need to take special care of them for the winter: This article has some tips; https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-winter-care-how-to-protect-hydrangeas-from-winter-cold-and-wind.htm
Also, if you learn about the USDA hardiness zone in which you live, you can select plants that are hardy in your area. This article will tell you more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/usda-planting-zone-map.htm
I read your article about green hydrangeas, and it didn't quite answer my question. We have a light pink hydrangea, and as soon as the weather turns hot (we live in Modesto, CA) the pink flowers turn green. It happens almost overnight. Is there anything we can do to prevent this?
One question comes to mind -- how long have you had this plant? Has it always had this color pattern? There are many hydrangea varieties, with a number of different color variations, so is it possible that it's natural for yours to go from pink to green? Other than that, there are a couple of suggestions for preventing flowers turning green -- you can try increasing the amount of water; also, if there's some way to provide some shade from the hottest part of the day. Don't know if any of this is practical, or if it would work, but I've seen these tips mentioned.
I have a large number of Hydrangea plants that I have cut down and have removed most of the roots. Is there any product that I can spray onto the roots to prevent any further growth?
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Do not know how big it will get and want to leave enough room for it.
There are many types, and many sizes, of hydrangeas. The information on size at maturity should be on the plant tag. If there's no plant tag, request the information from the plant store. If they don't know, (even if they do should you want to do further research,) get the name of the grower and the name of the cultivar. After you get your hydrangea planted, we have several article to help you keep it healthy and beautiful. Start here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htm
I bought a hydrangea a few years ago. It seems healthy - good leaf growth and good leaf color. I planted it in an area that gets some morning shade and afternoon sun. I did not seen as many blooms last summer as I saw the first year. This year I want to correct that. Any suggestions?
I'm thinking that the shade has grown over the years, and your plant's flowering is reduced because of reduced light. Is it possible to trim back some of the shaders? Or move the hydrangea? FYI, here's some more information on hydrangeas: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htm
My hydrangeas are not growing very fast and they are growing in different sizes. Can I use Miracle Grow on the hydrangeas? Thank you.
Here's an article containing all the basic information you'll need to thoroughly enjoy your hydrangeas, including guidelines for fertilizing: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htm
I have a very large (and old) hydrangea that thrives and blooms beautifully. This year, there is foliage up to 50 - 60% of the wood but the tops of the stocks seem dried and dead. Can I prune these to where the new foliage is?
There's a good chance that your hydrangea was affected by the hard winter. Pruning would probably help it alot. Here's an article that should help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htm