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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 30, 2017
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    Actually, all hydrangea flowers are green! The sepals will often turn colors such as white, pink, and blue, but will always start, and end green. There is a variety that is called Limelight, that will bloom later, and retain its green for longer. This would be where I would start.

    Here is an article to help explain what causes the green flower, and how you can keep it green: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/green-hydrangea-blooms.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    November 11, 2017
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    This depends on the type of hydrangea that you have. Different cultivars require pruning at different times. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htm

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    MichiganDot on
    November 11, 2017
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    This depends on what type of hydrangea you have. If you don't still have the plant tag, you can search internet images for hydrangeas or try this website for hydrangea ID: https://plantaddicts.com/types-of-hydrangeas/
    Once you know the variety, go here, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htm
    If you end up mystified, don't prune this year. Next year you'll be able to tell if the hydrangea blooms on new wood or last years wood. Warning: hydrangea branches may look dead but still be OK so proceed with caution when pruning if it blooms on old wood.

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    BushDoctor on
    November 11, 2017
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    It would have been better to plant them in spring. If they are cold tolerant variety, then they have a chance. Once they die back, it would be a good idea to mulch them. Here is an article for more information.

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    MichiganDot on
    November 12, 2017
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    The best article on this that I have seen is here: https://plantaddicts.com/why-wont-my-hydrangeas-bloom/

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 13, 2017
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    More than likely you have a large leaf hydrangea. These are notorious for being unreliable bloomers. They bloom on old wood, and if this dies off in the winter back to the ground then it won't bloom. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    November 16, 2017
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    I would say the the issue lies in over-watering. This is what it appears to be. It is best to water after the top of the soil is dry. Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-container-care.htm

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