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  • Answered by
    lolita on
    June 12, 2011
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    i have a hydrangea too but still new. i read alot about how to turn it into blue. the soil must be acidic. to add aluminum sulphate is the trick. when the soil is more alkaline the flowers will be pink. ask the stores for this element it is what will turn the hydrangea into blue although i havent tried it yet. mine is pinkish and has just one flower, but the leaves r plenty and big ones look healthy too.

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    Nikki on
    July 3, 2011
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    Heather on
    July 14, 2011
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    This is a sign that the plant is not getting quite enough water. Hydrangea tend to need a bit more water than other plants, especially if they are planted in the sun. Increase water to the plant and that should get rid of the brown edges on new leaves.

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    Nikki on
    August 9, 2011
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    This article has some suggestions on other things that may cause a hydrangea not to bloom:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm

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    Rickedie on
    August 9, 2011
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    It may be that it's not getting enough sun. My Hydrangeas like morning sun and afternoon shade. You could try fertilizing it if you haven't already.

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    Nikki on
    September 1, 2011
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    The soil around the hydrangea may be lacking in phosphorus. That can affect the ability of the plant to bloom. Adding some bone meal in the soil should help alleviate the problem in the future. These articles will help you learn more (if you haven't already read them):
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm

    As for fertilizing and pruning, these articles should help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/fertilizing-hydrangeas.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    August 20, 2014
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    Yes, that should work.

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