When you repot do not use a potting mix with “moisture beads” – and don’t cover the drainage hole, even with a paper, rock or shell. If you see the roots are dark brown, these may be rotted and should be cut off – healthy roots are tan or white. If you see that the plants are very root bound (roots going round and round very visibly) it would be a good thing to put these in larger pots at this point since hydrangeas that are root bound are more likely to dry out in between waterings. Tip the plants out of their containers and gently pull off some of the existing soil. I’d recommend that you repot, because sitting in too wet gel could rot the roots. It sounds like a great idea but you’re seeing the downside – in the winter, when the plants aren’t using much water from the soil, those gel beads swell up and actually keep the soil too wet. It sounds like these hydrangeas were potted using one of the moisture-gels that absorb available water, and then release it to the roots as the soil around it dries. paniculata) will turn pinkish as they age and others ( H. Some white blooming hydrangeas (varieties of H. You can change most pink-flowering plants to blues or purples by acidifying the soil with sulfur or aluminum sulfate, and turn blue shades pink by repeatedly applying lime around your plants, but you can’t alter white flowers. White flowering hydrangeas won’t change color. My hydrangea flowers are white and I want to turn them blue.
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Note: CityLine Hydrangeas and the Forever & Ever series stay shorter. Transplant larger plants to a location where they can get big and replace them with a variety that stays shorter. If your plant is too tall for the location there is no way to make it smaller again because the plant will replace any growth you cut in one season…the plant you cut down in autumn or spring will be just as tall the following July. A Hydrangea’s growth is genetically determined some varieties, such as Nikko Blue, grow 6’ tall and 8’ wide. This isn’t really a problem with the Hydrangea but with the placement of the plant. Spray with Captain Jack’s Deadbug Brew (Spinosad) making sure to coat under the leaves as much as possible. If you see holes in the leaves look underneath the foliage for such larvae. There are assorted small green “fruit worms” (larvae) that eat hydrangea leaves. If plants are in hot afternoon sun consider moving them to a location where they get sun in the morning and shade all afternoon. In some situations a soaker hose that is wound around the plants underneath the mulch is a big help for hydrating Hydrangeas. A layer of mulch around the plants will help keep the soil moist. Be sure to keep your shrubs deeply watered during hot weather.
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Similarly, if the plants are growing in full or afternoon sun they will fade rapidly. If your Hydrangea flowers dry out they will turn brown. Too much nitrogen: sometimes lawn fertilizer gets repeatedly washed or spread onto neighboring hydrangeas and this can contribute to the growth of leaves at the expense of the flowers. Winter temperatures or an exposed location: the germ of the flower bud might get zapped by winter temperatures (below five degrees Fahrenheit) or cold winter/spring winds. If the canes are cut down in the fall or the spring you’ll have fewer flowers. Improper pruning: big leaf hydrangeas (the ones with blue or pink flowering, either mop-head or lacecap) form their flower buds in the previous summer. Too much shade: Hydrangeas need about 3 hours of sun in order to flower well. Your hydrangea isn’t flowering? Here are some of the reasons why your plant might not be blooming well. You can cut off the worst leaves and if your sprinkler system (or hand watering) is hitting the foliage frequently adjust it so that you’re watering deeply but less often. The fungus does not spread to other plants. It does not harm the plant although it can look pretty awful at times. This is a leaf-spot fungus that develops in rainy periods or when hydrangeas are hit with frequent irrigation. Here’s a list of a few common Hydrangea difficulties and what you can do about them. On the other hand, it’s the time of year when we might notice that our plants have problems. On the one hand, many varieties of this summer flowering shrub have come into beautiful bloom. The end of June is often a Good News/Bad News time for Hydrangeas.