i have a climbing hydrangea bush that was planted 2 years ago. It is growing good and gets bigger each year but, it has not had any flowers since i have had it. Does anybody know why?
Climbing hydrangea bushes?
Hydrangeas bloom on older growth. Of course, you must prune them, but prune them sparingly, so you will have older growth for blooms. Feed them Miracle Gro!
Reply:My housemate has a fine hydrangea bush. The previous respondents to this question are correct; it takes time for a flowering shrub to develop flowers. (Same as with lilacs--it takes several years for a sapling to mature and bear flowers.) A bit off the topic, but I'll add it anyway: After doing a bit of research, I discovered that a good way to encourage next year's flowers is to deadhead this year's old withered flowers. "Deadheading" means to prune old flowers or withered remnants of blooms. The flowerheads are easily snapped off after they become brown and dry.
Reply:Mine is not a climber, but last year I had only four or five flowers. This year there must be 500. It's lovely. I only cut back about half way. Hydrangea loves coffee grounds. Just dump and rake in close to the bush.
Reply:Do you talk to it?
Also if that doesn't work try some "blooming mix" plant food.
Reply:because the soil is not good
Reply:you may need two bushes to cross pollinate each other
Reply:Which of the two plants listed below is that you are referring to?
Decumaria barbara if this one then it is going to be some time before it flowers. This species flowers only after reaching maturity and a certain height (~20ft).
Hydrangea anomala syn. petiolaris if it is this species how much light and what kind of light is it getting? This species also has some soil and temperature limitations.
Reply:I think I heard Martha S. say that they have to be a few years older to bloom, and need good support cause they get really big. be patient, I'm still waiting for my wisteria to bloom , been 6 years .
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
I Have a Hydrangea Plant and I am wanting to know how to take care of it.?
http://www.hydrangeasplus.com/pages.php?...
Tells you pretty much everything :)
I Have a Hydrangea Plant and I am wanting to know how to take care of it.?
Depending on if it is outside or inside Hydrangea plant which i 'am not sure which one u have!
If it's outside one then u must dig the 2x bigger then the pot.Then make mix. of soil an peat to give a well moisture soil but not to wet thou ..so the roots has place to grow faster out an stronger before it hit the real soil be on the mix.
Hope this might help plus the links too...!
Tells you pretty much everything :)
I Have a Hydrangea Plant and I am wanting to know how to take care of it.?
Depending on if it is outside or inside Hydrangea plant which i 'am not sure which one u have!
If it's outside one then u must dig the 2x bigger then the pot.Then make mix. of soil an peat to give a well moisture soil but not to wet thou ..so the roots has place to grow faster out an stronger before it hit the real soil be on the mix.
Hope this might help plus the links too...!
Will my Hydrangea survive?
My boyfriend thought he was being helpful and decided to get rid of the plants that the exterminator said shouldn't be so close to our house. He pruned my hydrangea bush down to the nub! It's my favorite plant and I'm a little upset. I'm wondering if I replant the bush in a different location will it survive even though it was drastically pruned? I'm new to plants and gardening so I'm not sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Will my Hydrangea survive?
wait.... the plant has had a tremendous shock and you should not add another shock on top of that one by transplanting it now.... wait and let it send out new leaves and a couple branches ... see that it's watered as needed and give a diluted feeding to help it along... not much fertilizer, just something as a boost..... move it in fall .... early enuff to give it time to put down new roots and recover from THAT shock before cold weather..... again, water well at planting and as needed after....
Reply:Oh yes...it will be fine...plant it in shade to part sun...Fertilize it w/ potassium sulfate(hydranea fertilizer). not likely to see blooms this year. Keep it watered 1-2 times per week...Do not destroy any roots upon re-planting. Replant w/ good peat moss/ top soil...
Reply:I agree. The majority of hydrangeas grow on old AND new wood. It may not be as full this year but shoudl recooperate.
Reply:It might be fine, and will again grow, it just might not bloom any flowers this season. Leave it alone, and see what happens.
Reply:Yes it should survive from the root.
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Will my Hydrangea survive?
wait.... the plant has had a tremendous shock and you should not add another shock on top of that one by transplanting it now.... wait and let it send out new leaves and a couple branches ... see that it's watered as needed and give a diluted feeding to help it along... not much fertilizer, just something as a boost..... move it in fall .... early enuff to give it time to put down new roots and recover from THAT shock before cold weather..... again, water well at planting and as needed after....
Reply:Oh yes...it will be fine...plant it in shade to part sun...Fertilize it w/ potassium sulfate(hydranea fertilizer). not likely to see blooms this year. Keep it watered 1-2 times per week...Do not destroy any roots upon re-planting. Replant w/ good peat moss/ top soil...
Reply:I agree. The majority of hydrangeas grow on old AND new wood. It may not be as full this year but shoudl recooperate.
Reply:It might be fine, and will again grow, it just might not bloom any flowers this season. Leave it alone, and see what happens.
Reply:Yes it should survive from the root.
Kung Fu school
Looking for a hearty Hydrangea that will do well in Zone 5 and last multiple years.?
I've always wanted a hydrangea bush (preferably BLUE!) - now that I am a homeowner, I'd like to plant one and have the perfect place with morning light, afternoon shade. Last year I planted one and it did really well but it was small and didn't make it through the winter.
Is there any specific type of hydrangea that will do best in Zone 5? How large of a plant should I buy? Our local nurserys have no information and the staff is of no help.
Looking forward to receiving answers. THANK YOU!
Looking for a hearty Hydrangea that will do well in Zone 5 and last multiple years.?
I'm in zone 5 too and hydrangeas do great here ( except for that late frost we got). You can change the color of almost all pink flowering varieties by adding Aluminum sulfate to the soil. This will make them bloom blue. Add it now, and again right before blooming to keep them blue. Check out your local counties extension office, master gardeners website. They will have researched based information. Good luck. And be careful when pruning as hydrangeas bloom on second years growth.
Reply:I have a hard time believing the local people can't help. I am in zone 5, too, and tons of people have hydrangeas. Why not just go buy one that is for sale, anywhere in your town. If they're for sale there, they must be cold tolerant.
Reply:http://springhillnursery.com/product.asp...
Reply:I don't have a hard time believing your local salespeople aren't helpful. Last year I wanted a "Limelight" hydrangea that has light green flowers, and the salespeople in my area didnt have a clue. I ended up buying some off an ebay seller and they have lots of little leaves forming this spring in my Zone 5 area.
I don't know if hydrangeas produce a true blue, but I know I've seen a purple-y blue. It's out there, but you may have to go to the 'net to find it.
Reply:I saw blue (nikko blue) Hydrangea for sale through park seeds.com and they are rated to zone 5. I'm in 5 or 6 depending upon the mood of the weather that year. They don't like alkaline soil, so follow the suggestion of the answer with the aluminum. I'm going to! we have VERY alkaline soil and they will turn out pink instead of blue. use this link:
http://www.parkseed.com/webapp/wcs/store...
And for Waysidegardens.com: http://www.waysidegardens.com/webapp/wcs...
Good luck!
Reply:I'm in Zone 8(by USDA, but Zone 5 by Sunset). I have some hydrangea bushes and all of them are doing good. I have blue and white kind. I think that this plants prefer more warmer climate than Zone 5, like 6 - 9, but if you mulch them good during the winter time, I think they will be ok. My blue guys are, "Nikko Blue" with light blue and "Blue Bird" with a bit more darker blue. I hope you can try one more time and see if it'll survive your weather. I'd buy a bigger bush. Perhaps, it's more stronger than young ones. You can ask your local master gardener the questions, too. Most of the time, city or county has a program for that. Good luck!
Is there any specific type of hydrangea that will do best in Zone 5? How large of a plant should I buy? Our local nurserys have no information and the staff is of no help.
Looking forward to receiving answers. THANK YOU!
Looking for a hearty Hydrangea that will do well in Zone 5 and last multiple years.?
I'm in zone 5 too and hydrangeas do great here ( except for that late frost we got). You can change the color of almost all pink flowering varieties by adding Aluminum sulfate to the soil. This will make them bloom blue. Add it now, and again right before blooming to keep them blue. Check out your local counties extension office, master gardeners website. They will have researched based information. Good luck. And be careful when pruning as hydrangeas bloom on second years growth.
Reply:I have a hard time believing the local people can't help. I am in zone 5, too, and tons of people have hydrangeas. Why not just go buy one that is for sale, anywhere in your town. If they're for sale there, they must be cold tolerant.
Reply:http://springhillnursery.com/product.asp...
Reply:I don't have a hard time believing your local salespeople aren't helpful. Last year I wanted a "Limelight" hydrangea that has light green flowers, and the salespeople in my area didnt have a clue. I ended up buying some off an ebay seller and they have lots of little leaves forming this spring in my Zone 5 area.
I don't know if hydrangeas produce a true blue, but I know I've seen a purple-y blue. It's out there, but you may have to go to the 'net to find it.
Reply:I saw blue (nikko blue) Hydrangea for sale through park seeds.com and they are rated to zone 5. I'm in 5 or 6 depending upon the mood of the weather that year. They don't like alkaline soil, so follow the suggestion of the answer with the aluminum. I'm going to! we have VERY alkaline soil and they will turn out pink instead of blue. use this link:
http://www.parkseed.com/webapp/wcs/store...
And for Waysidegardens.com: http://www.waysidegardens.com/webapp/wcs...
Good luck!
Reply:I'm in Zone 8(by USDA, but Zone 5 by Sunset). I have some hydrangea bushes and all of them are doing good. I have blue and white kind. I think that this plants prefer more warmer climate than Zone 5, like 6 - 9, but if you mulch them good during the winter time, I think they will be ok. My blue guys are, "Nikko Blue" with light blue and "Blue Bird" with a bit more darker blue. I hope you can try one more time and see if it'll survive your weather. I'd buy a bigger bush. Perhaps, it's more stronger than young ones. You can ask your local master gardener the questions, too. Most of the time, city or county has a program for that. Good luck!
My blue hydrangea is turning green and the the leaves are brown starting with the tips and going to the stem.?
My blue hydrangea looked really good when I bought it 2 months ago but now the blooms have turned green and the tips of the leaves have turned brown and started to curl upward. It is planted in a pot about 3 times its size and gets
shade all the time. This is the first time that I have ever had a hydrangea and I don't know what to do for it please help!!!
My blue hydrangea is turning green and the the leaves are brown starting with the tips and going to the stem.?
It must be very hot in Central Texas. The hydrangea you bought was grown in ideal conditions -cool temperatures, bright indirect light, ample water and acidic soil. When the blooms turn green, it means there's not enough acid in the soil and the leaves curling up and browning means, it is not watered enough or the soil is not rich and prorous. To rescue the plant, it should be taken indoors until the heat of summer dies down., otherwise, keep the hydrangea in semishade, apply aluminum sulfate ( to make the soil acidic, if you really prefer blue blooms) and water it daily until soaking wet.
Reply:?
Reply:you didn't say what region you live in, but generally, hydrangeas need some sunlight. Also, good soil irrigation is needed during the summer months. Since it is potted, it should have some loose soil (just add some substance to keep it loose, including peralite) to insure good drainage and steady watering habits. These plants prefer slightly moist soil. I'm not familiar with all species, but there is a new hybrid that is tinged with green color. But, allowing for good watering, drainage and ample sunlight, the soil may need a fertilizer boost. Lack of nitrogen cause slow growth and yellowing leaves. Potassium is needed for good photosynthesis. A shortage is indicated by mottled yellow or pale green mature leaves with scorched edges and less than usual flower yield. A boost of miracle grow with a bit or morning sun may do the trick!
shade all the time. This is the first time that I have ever had a hydrangea and I don't know what to do for it please help!!!
My blue hydrangea is turning green and the the leaves are brown starting with the tips and going to the stem.?
It must be very hot in Central Texas. The hydrangea you bought was grown in ideal conditions -cool temperatures, bright indirect light, ample water and acidic soil. When the blooms turn green, it means there's not enough acid in the soil and the leaves curling up and browning means, it is not watered enough or the soil is not rich and prorous. To rescue the plant, it should be taken indoors until the heat of summer dies down., otherwise, keep the hydrangea in semishade, apply aluminum sulfate ( to make the soil acidic, if you really prefer blue blooms) and water it daily until soaking wet.
Reply:?
Reply:you didn't say what region you live in, but generally, hydrangeas need some sunlight. Also, good soil irrigation is needed during the summer months. Since it is potted, it should have some loose soil (just add some substance to keep it loose, including peralite) to insure good drainage and steady watering habits. These plants prefer slightly moist soil. I'm not familiar with all species, but there is a new hybrid that is tinged with green color. But, allowing for good watering, drainage and ample sunlight, the soil may need a fertilizer boost. Lack of nitrogen cause slow growth and yellowing leaves. Potassium is needed for good photosynthesis. A shortage is indicated by mottled yellow or pale green mature leaves with scorched edges and less than usual flower yield. A boost of miracle grow with a bit or morning sun may do the trick!
I want to change a blue hydrangea to pink. Can it be done? And How? Thanks?
It can be done, the color of the flower is a matter of soil acidity. If you want it to be more blue, give it aluminum sulfate. If you want it to be pink, sweeten the soil with a side-dressing of lime in the spring, but it is much harder to go to pink from blue than the other way around. There are some really pretty pink hydrangeas on the market, perhaps it would be easier to just plant one of them. Here's a web site with more info:
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/colo...
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/colo...
When (on the East Coast) are hydrangea supposed to bloom? I planted one last year---the leaves are beautiful,
but no flowers.
When (on the East Coast) are hydrangea supposed to bloom? I planted one last year---the leaves are beautiful,
Very soon. I just planted a hydrangea and it is already in bloom. My neighbor has a really big and really old hydrangea hedge. It has not bloomed yet but it will soon. Be patient and enjoy :)
Reply:Depends on the type of Hydrangea you planted.
Smooth Hydrangea - an Annabelle type Hydrangea is setting out blooms now. They're green now and will turn white soon. Typical bloom period June - September.
Bigleaf Hydrangea - Nikko Blue type Hydrangea. Bloom period is July - August, though this plant will bloom sooner in warmer climates.
Panicle Hydrangea - Tardiva, Unique type Hydrangea. Bloom period is mid-July through September, though flowers lose color and persist into winter.
Oak Leaf Hydrangea - Bloom period is late June through July. Flower colors fade but persist on plant. Blooms earlier in warmer climates.
Reply:Mine are alreday in bloom I live in zone 6.
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When (on the East Coast) are hydrangea supposed to bloom? I planted one last year---the leaves are beautiful,
Very soon. I just planted a hydrangea and it is already in bloom. My neighbor has a really big and really old hydrangea hedge. It has not bloomed yet but it will soon. Be patient and enjoy :)
Reply:Depends on the type of Hydrangea you planted.
Smooth Hydrangea - an Annabelle type Hydrangea is setting out blooms now. They're green now and will turn white soon. Typical bloom period June - September.
Bigleaf Hydrangea - Nikko Blue type Hydrangea. Bloom period is July - August, though this plant will bloom sooner in warmer climates.
Panicle Hydrangea - Tardiva, Unique type Hydrangea. Bloom period is mid-July through September, though flowers lose color and persist into winter.
Oak Leaf Hydrangea - Bloom period is late June through July. Flower colors fade but persist on plant. Blooms earlier in warmer climates.
Reply:Mine are alreday in bloom I live in zone 6.
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