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- Q.Hydrangeas - We transplanted 4 hydrangeas last fall and they have been looking great with new leaves on all of them. We ...
- Q.Hydrangeas - Why does my big, beautiful, healthy-looking plant never get the big, pink blooms it used to?
- Q.Unwrap Burlap From Hydrangea - When can I unwrap burlap from a hydrangea in spring?
- Q.Hydrangea - Not getting many heads on our pink ones and my tree hydrangea the head doesn't open all the way,what fertilizer ...
- Q.Hydrangea Fertilizer - is 16-16-16 a too potent fertilizer for hydrangea's I find it so good so so many plants but don't ...
- Q.Hydrangeas Dead? - I have 3 hydrangeas--one of unknown variety as it was here when purchased home and 2 nikko blues that I ...
- Q.Hydrangea’s - I have several Hydrangea's that haven't bloomed for 2 years. We had a hard freeze 3years ago when they ...
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mdadgari on
March 18, 2017
Livermore, CA 94550Q.Hydrangeas
We transplanted 4 hydrangeas last fall and they have been looking great with new leaves on all of them. We noticed today that 2 plants have a couple of wilted leaves on them while all the other leaves a strong. What causes this and how do we stop the progress?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 19, 2017A.Your plants likely need some irrigation until they are established.
Water them twice a week, about an inch per watering.
Apply 2 to 3 inches of hardwood mulch to help with moisture retention.Keep in mind that Hydrangea do tend to wilt during the heat of the day, but recover as temperatures cool in the evening.
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- Asked by
bennjean on
March 25, 2017
Bellwood, PAQ.Hydrangeas
Why does my big, beautiful, healthy-looking plant never get the big, pink blooms it used to?
Answered by
Alisma on
March 27, 2017
Certified ExpertA.This could be a pruning issue or a fertilizer issue. Please see these articles for details:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm
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deborah gaydos on
March 27, 2017
13492Q.unwrap burlap from hydrangea
When can I unwrap burlap from a hydrangea in spring?
- Answered by
Alisma on
March 27, 2017
Certified ExpertA.In most cases, you can unwrap them now. But it depends on how sensitive your hydrangea varieties are to the cold and where you live. As this article explains, Hydrangea aspera and H. macrophylla are the most sensitive to cold, while H. arborescens and H. paniculata are the most cold-hardy.
http://www.hydrangea.com/Winter_Care.php
When the temperature is reliably above 0 degrees F, you don't need to protect any hydrangeas and you can unwrap them.
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Anonymous on
April 6, 2017Q.Hydrangea
Not getting many heads on our pink ones and my tree hydrangea the head doesn't open all the way,what fertilizer should I use?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 6, 2017A.Here are some links that will help you pinpoint the issues.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/fertilizing-hydrangeas.htm
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bjkunders on
April 8, 2017
columbia city, orQ.hydrangea fertilizer
is 16-16-16 a too potent fertilizer for hydrangea's I find it so good so so many plants but don't want to burn the hydrangeas
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 9, 2017A.This article will give you Hydrangea fertilizer information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/fertilizing-hydrangeas.htm
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Tea on
April 21, 2017
08807Q.Hydrangeas dead?
I have 3 hydrangeas--one of unknown variety as it was here when purchased home and 2 nikko blues that I planted. Unknown is in area that has become shaded over time but gets afternoon sun; nikko blues get sun all morning. I have deer problems and they have feasted. I tried pruning just below where deer ate but they do not seem to be recovering for past 2 years. What can I do to resurrect them or must give up? I try spraying them with repellant and fencing in winter. Unknown is shown in photo but nikko blues look same.
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Tea on
November 30, 2017A.I cut back one to the ground and it grew nearly a foot in one week, so I cut the others back as well. They all grew back completely and I even got a few blooms on the Nikko blues! Thanks for the suggestion!
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Tea on
April 25, 2017A.Dear downtoearthdigs, I had read the articles you mentioned previously. When I did the pruning, it was at the end of the season before winter and I took care to remove dead canes and leave live ones. They just haven't come back. I will try cutting to the ground. These were beautiful for years before the deer damage.
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Downtoearthdigs on
April 25, 2017A.Prune back all the dead material and see if the plant can recover from the root.
These articles have more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htm
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Anonymous on
April 22, 2017Q.Hydrangea’s
I have several Hydrangea's that haven't bloomed for 2 years. We had a hard freeze 3years ago when they were just starting to bloom. I am not sure if that is what caused them to only leaf out or that our trees have gotten larger and we only get about 4hrs. of late morning sun. Is there anything I can do to promote blooming? I sent you a picture of one side of my garden. I wanted you to see the tree line so I took the picture from a distance. If you look on the right of the steps, top down, you can zoom in on the Hydrangea's. I appreciate any advice that you give me. Thank you so much, Josie
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 22, 2017A.You will want to protect your hydrangeas for the winter. The unusual cold is damaging the buds most likely. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/trees-shrubs/hydrangea-winter-care-how-to-protect-hydrangeas-from-winter-cold-and-wind.htm
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