I planted a limelight hydrangea bush last fall. It is in part sun/ part shade. It has been growing very well; however, it hasn't produced any buds for blooms. Does it take a year for buds to form? I am in Zone 5.
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm
My Limelight hydrangeas bloomed in abundance this year. I would like to know the best way to protect them from the Okanagan's winter cold. I have applied leaves then a thick layer of mulch chips. Should I cover them with hemp sacks that I have? Also, should I clip off the deadheads or leave them until early spring and THEN prune my plants?
At this point in time, I would leave the pruning till next year, just so you don't inadvertently bring the plant out of dormancy.
I don't think that the hemp over it will help much, as that is more to protect from wind and drift damage, but you can use the hemp to create a barrier around the plant that you can then fill loosely with leaves for added cold protection.
We live in WNC and I would like to move one of my dwarf hydrangeas to a different location. Is it okay to move it at this time of year?
Fall is the best time of year to move a Hydrangea.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/transplanting-hydrangea-bushes.htm
It is possible to move in the spring but you will have to be very diligent in watering and care.
Should I deadhead my limelight hydrangea and should I cut it down to the ground in the fall? Not sure, as my other hydrangeas are not cut down since they bloom on the "dead" wood.
These articles discuss the basics you need to know: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/deadheading-a-hydrangea.htm
Do you have a book on everything about limelight hydrangea that I can buy? Because I do not have internet at home and you can not print your info. on to a printer.
We do not. I am sorry. When you do have internet, I think the best thing would be to check Amazon. They will, more than likely, have what you are looking for.
My limelight hydrangea is in full sun and we have had a particularly dry summer.
Can you include a photo? This could be due to many reasons. Many times, even thought these are marketed for full sun, they will appreciate some shade. This is especially true for hot, and dry periods.
A photo will help me to determine the exact cause of the spots.
Can I prune limelight hydrangeas now if they have growth already?
Limelight hydrangeas only bloom on new wood, so any heavy pruning or cutting back must be done in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges, since pruning at any other time of the year will disrupt their normally flower display.