what type of hydrangea is Endless Summer? My nursery call them Builmer but i can't find any information on them.
Endless Summer is a hybrid Hydrangea macrophylla but it has characteristics that make it unique. The linked article reviews Endless Summer and its care. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b383
seems to be over run with what I think is stinging netting. How can I kill it but not kill the plant, if it is even going to come up?
Please include photos of the plants in question, and a little bit about the climate in the area of the country in which you live.
Usually, this is environmental, and dependent on the type of hydrangea.
I will include a link for the usual causes of a hydrangea not flowering, but it is specific to our climates in the US.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm
As far as the Nettle goes, it will be best to put on gloves and pull them by hand. Keep them pulled up before they flower and set seed, and you can be rid of them in just a few seasons.
Unfortunately, using weed killer on a sick plant may just do them in.
I live in central Virginia and want to plant hydrangeas that I can treat to turn blue. The soil is working fine for andromeda, azalea, and rhododendrons planted in that section. It faces northwest and gets a good amount of sun starting from 11 am to 7 pm.
There is only one that will tolerate that much sun. That will be the tree hydrangea. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/tree-hydrangea-growing.htm
Thank you BushDoctor. The tree hydrangea looks attractive- will look into it further.
How to get rid of it if I can or do I have to dig it up and burn it
It looks like your hydrangea has fungal disease, possibly Cercospora leaf spot. Remove heavily affected leaves and pick up any that have dropped. Treat with a fungicide. A rainy spring may be the culprit. When watering, avoid wetting the leaves. Detailed articles on the diseases of hydrangea follows: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/common-hydrangea-diseases.htm http://www.tnstate.edu/extension/documents/Foliar%20diseases%20of%20Hydrangea%20FBG%20022916%20G1.pdf
Designing flower bed in front bed next to house. 1. Back row - endless summer hydrangea Needs acid soil for blue flowers right? 2. next row - veitichii gardenia needs acid soil right? 3. next row. - french lavender 4 front row - dark knight alyssum Gets 6 hours of morning sun and some hot afternoon sun
I think that your idea stands to reason. This plot will work together, and I believe that everything will tolerate acidic soil, but will be forgiving should it go alkaline. And yes, you are correct. Blue will be on the acidic side. Just try not to go below 5. This can be dangerous for all but the hydrangeas.
Does one need to deadhead hydrangea? What is the best practice?
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/deadheading-a-hydrangea.htm
Hydrangeas are about four to five feet tall - one planted in full sun and the other planted in partial sun. Well drained area but neither plant has bloomed in the last two years.
That's a common problem. This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm