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- Q.Browning, Curling Leaves - I've planted my hydrangeas and the leaves are turning brown and curling. What's the problem?
- Q.Gift Hydrangea - I received a large white hydrangea for Mother's Day. I took off the foil and sat it outside. Now I ...
- Q.Hydrangea - How can I get the pink blooms to turn blue? Will white hydrangea also turn blue with the same treatment?
- Q.When To Fertilize Newly Planted Hydrangeas - When should I fertilize hydrangeas that I planted in early May? I live in southeast Ga. , Zone 8.
- Q.Hydrangeas - I have morning sun southwest out my back patio on hot summer days and shaded evenings. I don't want them ...
- Q.Hydrangea Has No Color - I have hydrangea that usually bloom a mixture of pinks, blues, and lavendars; but this year its blooms look off ...
- Q.Problems With Hydrangea - Have some hydrangea plants in my front yard - one of them seems to be drooping as if it needs ...
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May 18, 2011Q.Browning, Curling Leaves
I've planted my hydrangeas and the leaves are turning brown and curling. What's the problem?
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Nikki on
May 19, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This could be a number of things--too little or too much water, over fertilizing, leaf scorch (if planted in too much sun), etc. It may help to prune the plant to help rejuvenate it. Here is an article you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htm
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Anonymous on
May 19, 2011Q.Gift Hydrangea
I received a large white hydrangea for Mother's Day. I took off the foil and sat it outside. Now I would like to plant it in my garden. What do I have to do? Is now a good time, and if so, how deep do I plant it?
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Nikki on
May 20, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htm
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May 19, 2011Q.Hydrangea
How can I get the pink blooms to turn blue? Will white hydrangea also turn blue with the same treatment?
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Nikki on
May 20, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article will have information on how to get blue or pink blossoms:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/change-hydrangea-color.htmAs for the white hydrangea, it's likely not going to change. hite hydrangeas aren't dependant on soil acidity for their color.
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May 23, 2011Q.When to Fertilize Newly Planted Hydrangeas
When should I fertilize hydrangeas that I planted in early May? I live in southeast Ga. , Zone 8.
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Nikki on
May 24, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Spring is great time to fertilize, so I would do so right now. Use a fertilizer slightly higher in phosphorus to help the roots establish and the plant bloom.
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May 26, 2011Q.Hydrangeas
I have morning sun southwest out my back patio on hot summer days and shaded evenings. I don't want them to die.
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Nikki on
May 26, 2011
Certified ExpertA.As long as you keep them well watered, they should be fine. IF planted in containers, you can move them during the hottest part of the day.
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May 27, 2011Q.Hydrangea Has No Color
I have hydrangea that usually bloom a mixture of pinks, blues, and lavendars; but this year its blooms look off white or beige. There is no color in them at all. I haven't changed anything or done anything. I loved all the colors and would like to get them back. Could you help me please?
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Nikki on
May 27, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Hydrangea colors are based on nutrients in the soil, so most likely all nutrients are depleted. This article will help, just choose which way you would like to to go: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/change-hydrangea-color.htm
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May 29, 2011Q.Problems With Hydrangea
Have some hydrangea plants in my front yard - one of them seems to be drooping as if it needs water. I live in Illinois and we have had rain less then two days ago and much more before that. Wednesday's rain was a soaking rain and the weather was hot and humid. It also looks as if it has something eating at the leaves. I looked on the leaves but do not see anything. I have several plants in the landscape, but only one of the hydrangeas appears to be wilting. All seem to have leaves here or there with something eating at it. I also have some hostas that appear that something is eating at them as well. First thought it might be rabbits, since there were some leaves that were along the edge, but some have the holes in the center as well.
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Nikki on
May 29, 2011
Certified ExpertA.If you have holes in the leaves, including your hosta plants, then it could be slugs. You would likely not see these pests as they generally come out only at night. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/facts-about-slugs-and-how-to-kill-garden-slugs.htm
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