Our backyard has a lot shade. I am looking for something to plant next do the fence line. Some plant that grows (fast) up to 6 or 7 inches and it is ok with shade. I live in Ohio, zone 6. I was thinking about Hydrangea. But I don't know if that is a good idea for this area.
What to plant next to the fence line?
Hydrangea would be fine. So would ferns, astilbe, hosta, rhododendron, honeysuckle, day lilies, sweet woodruff, columbine. One of my favorite books for shade gardens, is a Harrowsmith Gardener's guide called Shade Gardens. I'm sure there are many more though.
Reply:there are some great plants that grow in the shade Hosta's are one of my favorite because of the different variety's some grow 4 inches and I have one that is called a reptilian and it grows 4 feet tall solid green and the leaves look like reptile skin the thing with Hostas though you are really not buying the Hostas for the flower you are getting it for the foliage so if you want something to flower look up these few favorites heucherella(corral belles),Lamina (dead nettle), and Astilbe. The coral belles I have 7 different varieties and the dead nettle I have 4 different kinds(one of my favorites) you could look these up at Wayside gardens on the Internet and see what they look like.
Reply:Can you do the Silver Dollar plant? It grows deep green stalks with purple flowers in the fall it shows round white paper petals. Show Showey! I just love it!
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Reply:I'm not sure about hydrangea, but I think it would work. It is taller than the 6 or 7 inches though. My first thought was Hosta. There are a lot of different ones. They grow fast and fill in well.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
A question about non blooming Hydrangeas?
I have a hydrangea that is approximately 6 years old. It didn't bloom at all this year. Any ideas of what I may be missing? Does it need something special that may have been washed out of the soil in the massive rains we had last fall and winter? Thanks.
A question about non blooming Hydrangeas?
Try these links:
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/wont...
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/...
http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/forums...
http://plant-quest.blogspot.com/2007/09/...
Best of LUCK to you.....I love hydrangeas!
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A question about non blooming Hydrangeas?
Try these links:
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/wont...
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/...
http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/forums...
http://plant-quest.blogspot.com/2007/09/...
Best of LUCK to you.....I love hydrangeas!
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What are the newest and most cost effective for floral centerpieces, for a summer tent wedding?
I'm planning a wdiing for mid July, on a Sat. night in a tent. The overall effect will be formal, as the tent will be draped with creme organza, the tables will have an overlay of sheer ivory, w/ gold ribbon entwined, and the tble will be adorned w/gold charger plates, etc. I need some ideas for a very sophisticated centerpiece,(Low on the table) and need some suggestions. Is Green hydrangea, viburnum, creme and or coral peonies available in July?..And what kind of container and style? Thanks.
What are the newest and most cost effective for floral centerpieces, for a summer tent wedding?
go to a floral shop,and ask [if it's family owned their usually is someone in the family]even if its not there full time job that would have great ideas,and give you their full attenion,for a small fee of course!
Reply:We're doing flower blooms in water w/ gems or rocks on the bottom of a bubble bowl.
Reply:I can help you with wedding ideas, plans, ect. I started a wedding coordinator business after I planned my own wedding WAYYY under the budget!
My website is: http://tianataylorweddings.bravehost.com...
You can also email me at: ttweddings@sbcglobal.net
I'd be glad to help!
Reply:Green hydrangea and peonies may still be available, but it will be pushing it. You may have to find a florist willing to search for you, and you may have to pay a little more.
Is this an air conditioned tent? What state? How hot will it be?
These things will affect the flowers. With regard to container and look I would do a very contemporary, elegant,hi-style look with minimal flowers in an a-asymmetrical shape.
What are the newest and most cost effective for floral centerpieces, for a summer tent wedding?
go to a floral shop,and ask [if it's family owned their usually is someone in the family]even if its not there full time job that would have great ideas,and give you their full attenion,for a small fee of course!
Reply:We're doing flower blooms in water w/ gems or rocks on the bottom of a bubble bowl.
Reply:I can help you with wedding ideas, plans, ect. I started a wedding coordinator business after I planned my own wedding WAYYY under the budget!
My website is: http://tianataylorweddings.bravehost.com...
You can also email me at: ttweddings@sbcglobal.net
I'd be glad to help!
Reply:Green hydrangea and peonies may still be available, but it will be pushing it. You may have to find a florist willing to search for you, and you may have to pay a little more.
Is this an air conditioned tent? What state? How hot will it be?
These things will affect the flowers. With regard to container and look I would do a very contemporary, elegant,hi-style look with minimal flowers in an a-asymmetrical shape.
Is there a website where you can put flowers of your choice together to see how they would look in a bouquet?
I've searched for pictures of what I am looking for, but am not having much luck.
I like roses, ranunculus, sweet peas, mini calla lilies, gerber daisies, and hydrangea.
I am getting married in July, and I know we REALLY need to get this figured out ASAP.
If you can help in any way, I would greatly appreciate it! :)
Thank you!
Is there a website where you can put flowers of your choice together to see how they would look in a bouquet?
Oh, how I wish there was such a website, however here is a suggestion:
Search for pictures of the flowers you want (if youre having problems finding pictures of the blooms you want search for "wholesale flower" and you should be able to find some pictures that way)
Print them out on paper (you may have to play around with the scaling)
Cut out individual blooms and arrange them in the shape that you want
I know its really primative but it should work.
Reply:Cool idea... I'd love to see such a web site! :)
Reply:Great idea! Will keep a watch out for the replies.
I like roses, ranunculus, sweet peas, mini calla lilies, gerber daisies, and hydrangea.
I am getting married in July, and I know we REALLY need to get this figured out ASAP.
If you can help in any way, I would greatly appreciate it! :)
Thank you!
Is there a website where you can put flowers of your choice together to see how they would look in a bouquet?
Oh, how I wish there was such a website, however here is a suggestion:
Search for pictures of the flowers you want (if youre having problems finding pictures of the blooms you want search for "wholesale flower" and you should be able to find some pictures that way)
Print them out on paper (you may have to play around with the scaling)
Cut out individual blooms and arrange them in the shape that you want
I know its really primative but it should work.
Reply:Cool idea... I'd love to see such a web site! :)
Reply:Great idea! Will keep a watch out for the replies.
What do you add to make Hydrangeas Blue?
I was told you add something to the soil to make them blue, what is it?! I purchased them blue and planted them in the garden but would love to have the blue.
Thanks!
What do you add to make Hydrangeas Blue?
Hello
Hydrangeas require and acidic soil to produce blue blooms. Miracid will turn them blue but I would steer you against it due to the dependancy your plant would build up always having the esstential nutrients handed to it in a readily available form. To maintain the blue hydrangea add Aluminum Sulfate usually found at any local garden center. To maintain their healthy state use Holly Tone. It will also maintain the blue color of your Hydrangea as well as feed it and replenish the soil with the 15 essential nutrients that a plant needs and processes from the soil. One application in the Spring and one application in the Fall is all you need. Goodluck!
Greenman
Reply:That is a Great way to grow them,
The Garden has a book on them as well , Report It
Reply:That would be Miracid, which is a fertilizer that also acidifies the soil.
Adding: it's now called Miracle Gro for Azalea and Camellias. Same thing, just renamed. :)
Also, aluminum sulfate will keep your blooms blue. This might be what you're looking for!
Reply:The soil needs to be acidic..I went natural with mine....pine trees are acidic and I put pine mulch around my endless summer hydreangeas....you cant touch the plant with the mulch. But my flowers are blue. Next year I want to plant one right under my pine tree...perfect conditions with the morning sun and afternoon shade. My endless summer is my favorite plant!!
Reply:they turn blue with acidic soil, pink with more alkaline
If your soil needs to be more acidic, sulfur may be used to lower the pH if it is available. To reduce the soil pH by 1.0 point, mix in 1.2 oz of ground rock sulfur per square yard if the soil is sandy, or 3.6 oz per square yard for all other soils. The sulfur should be thoroughly mixed into the soil before planting. Sawdust, composted leaves, wood chips, cottonseed meal, leaf mold and especially peat moss, will lower the soil pH.
Reply:above is true but I hear that pine needles are also good for helping with acidity.
Reply:If you want your Hydrangea to be blue, add Aluminum Sulfate.
Oh, and also Hydrangeas will like to have acidy soil for them to be blue. I have mulch around mine, its blue. I just got it last month.
Thanks!
What do you add to make Hydrangeas Blue?
Hello
Hydrangeas require and acidic soil to produce blue blooms. Miracid will turn them blue but I would steer you against it due to the dependancy your plant would build up always having the esstential nutrients handed to it in a readily available form. To maintain the blue hydrangea add Aluminum Sulfate usually found at any local garden center. To maintain their healthy state use Holly Tone. It will also maintain the blue color of your Hydrangea as well as feed it and replenish the soil with the 15 essential nutrients that a plant needs and processes from the soil. One application in the Spring and one application in the Fall is all you need. Goodluck!
Greenman
Reply:That is a Great way to grow them,
The Garden has a book on them as well , Report It
Reply:That would be Miracid, which is a fertilizer that also acidifies the soil.
Adding: it's now called Miracle Gro for Azalea and Camellias. Same thing, just renamed. :)
Also, aluminum sulfate will keep your blooms blue. This might be what you're looking for!
Reply:The soil needs to be acidic..I went natural with mine....pine trees are acidic and I put pine mulch around my endless summer hydreangeas....you cant touch the plant with the mulch. But my flowers are blue. Next year I want to plant one right under my pine tree...perfect conditions with the morning sun and afternoon shade. My endless summer is my favorite plant!!
Reply:they turn blue with acidic soil, pink with more alkaline
If your soil needs to be more acidic, sulfur may be used to lower the pH if it is available. To reduce the soil pH by 1.0 point, mix in 1.2 oz of ground rock sulfur per square yard if the soil is sandy, or 3.6 oz per square yard for all other soils. The sulfur should be thoroughly mixed into the soil before planting. Sawdust, composted leaves, wood chips, cottonseed meal, leaf mold and especially peat moss, will lower the soil pH.
Reply:above is true but I hear that pine needles are also good for helping with acidity.
Reply:If you want your Hydrangea to be blue, add Aluminum Sulfate.
Oh, and also Hydrangeas will like to have acidy soil for them to be blue. I have mulch around mine, its blue. I just got it last month.
I'm cleaning up my yard at the moment to get it ready for winter, do i cut my perennials down to the root?
I have some hydrangea and the flowers are all dead. Do I cut just the heads off or should I cut down to the root? What about tiger lillies? Will they grow better if I cut them short?
Thanks!
I'm cleaning up my yard at the moment to get it ready for winter, do i cut my perennials down to the root?
Leave the leaves on the lillys till frost then snip off, they are still manufacturing food for plant now. Hydrangea dont prune untill frost. It's too early yet! Don't go crazy to the ground, the plants might not survive! Just trim neatly, leaving main frame without lots of lengthy twigs and you will get good new growth next spring.
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Thanks!
I'm cleaning up my yard at the moment to get it ready for winter, do i cut my perennials down to the root?
Leave the leaves on the lillys till frost then snip off, they are still manufacturing food for plant now. Hydrangea dont prune untill frost. It's too early yet! Don't go crazy to the ground, the plants might not survive! Just trim neatly, leaving main frame without lots of lengthy twigs and you will get good new growth next spring.
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My hydrangeas are just about to bloom. Is it too late to add lime to the soil to make the blooms blue?
What would happen if I added it now? Thanks.
My hydrangeas are just about to bloom. Is it too late to add lime to the soil to make the blooms blue?
aluminum sulfate and acidic soil makes them blue.... lime will make them turn pink... but it can take a year or more for the change to happen and that's if you consistently add alittle of this and that as you decide, often over the year..... it's much easier to turn a hydra pink if it's in a pot... in the ground it could take a while.... it's all here...
look on the left for 'color change'...
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/
Reply:Lime won't make them blue, it will make them pink. Lime increases the pH making the soil less acidic. If you want blue flowers you have to make the soil MORE acidic. Garden Sulfer can help a bit, but you really have to add it to the soil before you plant. If you want to turn them blue after the plant is esablished you need to add something else. I forget what it's called but there is stuff you can buy that acidifiys the soil, it actually says right on the bag " Turns Hydrangeas Blue!"
I think it's Ammonium Sulfate or Aluminum Sulfate but I could be wrong.
You can add it anytime, if the flowers have not come out yet, you can still make them blue. If its too late, you will just have to wait until more flowers come out later in the season. It can't hurt to add it now though.
Reply:You need Epsom salt for deep blue flowers. It's cheap, find it at your local grocery store for around two bucks. I used it last year while my flowers were blooming, and they were the deepest blue ever. love Hydrangea!
My hydrangeas are just about to bloom. Is it too late to add lime to the soil to make the blooms blue?
aluminum sulfate and acidic soil makes them blue.... lime will make them turn pink... but it can take a year or more for the change to happen and that's if you consistently add alittle of this and that as you decide, often over the year..... it's much easier to turn a hydra pink if it's in a pot... in the ground it could take a while.... it's all here...
look on the left for 'color change'...
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/
Reply:Lime won't make them blue, it will make them pink. Lime increases the pH making the soil less acidic. If you want blue flowers you have to make the soil MORE acidic. Garden Sulfer can help a bit, but you really have to add it to the soil before you plant. If you want to turn them blue after the plant is esablished you need to add something else. I forget what it's called but there is stuff you can buy that acidifiys the soil, it actually says right on the bag " Turns Hydrangeas Blue!"
I think it's Ammonium Sulfate or Aluminum Sulfate but I could be wrong.
You can add it anytime, if the flowers have not come out yet, you can still make them blue. If its too late, you will just have to wait until more flowers come out later in the season. It can't hurt to add it now though.
Reply:You need Epsom salt for deep blue flowers. It's cheap, find it at your local grocery store for around two bucks. I used it last year while my flowers were blooming, and they were the deepest blue ever. love Hydrangea!
What is the name of the soil which is for acidic?
I am experimenting with flowers and I heard acidic soils can change the PH of the Hydrangea flower. I want to know what the soil is called and where I can buy it? Any recomendations?
What is the name of the soil which is for acidic?
peat moss is acidic, but all you have to do is add to the soil.
Lime to sweeten or make alkaline the soil, flowers go pink
and muracid to make the soil acidic, flowers go blue
if the soil is a mix sometimes you will get blue and pink on the same plant and flower even
Reply:Acidic soils can change color!!!not ph of flower.
For hydrangea blooms to be pink, the plants must not take up aluminum from the soil. If the soil naturally contains aluminum, one must try to keep it away from the hydrangea's system. Following are a few tricks that might work:
Add dolomitic lime several times a year. This will help to raise the pH. Shoot for a pH of about 6.0 to 6.2 (If it goes above 6.4 hydrangeas may experience an iron deficiency). Since hydrangeas take up aluminum best at lower pH levels, raising the pH will help to keep the bluing effect of aluminum out of the hydrangea's system.
Use a fertilizer with high levels of phosphorus. Phosphorus helps to prevent aluminum from creeping into the system of the hydrangea. Choose a fertilizer close to the ratio of 25/10/10 (Phosphorus is the middle number).
In areas that naturally produce blue hydrangeas (soils with aluminum), consider growing pink hydrangeas in large pots. If hydrangeas are grown in pots, it would be best to use soil-less mixtures, since these mixes would probably not have aluminum in them. In a pot, it will be much easier to control the requirements for growing pink hydrangeas.
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To obtain a blue hydrangea, aluminum must be present in the soil. To ensure that aluminum is present, aluminum sulfate may be added to the soil around the hydrangeas.
Authorities recommend that a solution of 1/2 oz (1 Tbsp) aluminum sulfate per gallon of water be applied to plants (which are at least 2-3 years old) throughout the growing season. Important: Water plants well in advance of application and put solution on cautiously, as too much can burn the roots.
To make the aluminum available to the plant, the pH of the soil should be low (5.2-5.5). Adding aluminum sulfate will tend to lower the pH of the soil. Another method for lowering the pH is to add organic matter to the soil such as coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable peels, grass clippings etc.
If the soil naturally contains aluminum and is acid (low pH) the color of the hydrangea will automatically tend toward shades of blue and/or purple.
The choice of fertilzer will also affect the color change. A fertilizer low in phosphorus and high in potassium is helpful in producing a good blue color(25/5/30 is good. Potassium is the last number). Superphosphates and bone meal should be avoided when trying to produce blue.
After stating this with much certainty, I hasten to add that it is virtually impossible to turn a hydrangea blue for any length of time if it is planted in soil with no aluminum and that is highly alkaline (chalky). One would have to be very diligent in keeping the soil properly conditioned as stated above.
Perhaps the best idea for growing blue hydrangeas in an area with alkaline soil would be to grow them in very large pots using lots of compost to bring the pH down. The above suggestions for bluing would also work for a potted plant. Reduce the strength of the Aluminum sulfate to 1/4 oz per gallon of water. In a pot, it will be much easier to control the requirements for bluing.
One last suggestions for those who are serious about this process. It is important to have your water tested so that it will not "contaminate" the soil that you have so rigorously balanced. The pH of the water should not be higher than 5.6.
Planting hydrangeas near a concrete foundation or sidewalk will often affect the color since the pH of the soil may be raised considerably by lime leaching out of these structures, making it difficult to obtain blue.
Growing in pots is best way to grow them. Easier to control PH factor when Potted.
What is the name of the soil which is for acidic?
peat moss is acidic, but all you have to do is add to the soil.
Lime to sweeten or make alkaline the soil, flowers go pink
and muracid to make the soil acidic, flowers go blue
if the soil is a mix sometimes you will get blue and pink on the same plant and flower even
Reply:Acidic soils can change color!!!not ph of flower.
For hydrangea blooms to be pink, the plants must not take up aluminum from the soil. If the soil naturally contains aluminum, one must try to keep it away from the hydrangea's system. Following are a few tricks that might work:
Add dolomitic lime several times a year. This will help to raise the pH. Shoot for a pH of about 6.0 to 6.2 (If it goes above 6.4 hydrangeas may experience an iron deficiency). Since hydrangeas take up aluminum best at lower pH levels, raising the pH will help to keep the bluing effect of aluminum out of the hydrangea's system.
Use a fertilizer with high levels of phosphorus. Phosphorus helps to prevent aluminum from creeping into the system of the hydrangea. Choose a fertilizer close to the ratio of 25/10/10 (Phosphorus is the middle number).
In areas that naturally produce blue hydrangeas (soils with aluminum), consider growing pink hydrangeas in large pots. If hydrangeas are grown in pots, it would be best to use soil-less mixtures, since these mixes would probably not have aluminum in them. In a pot, it will be much easier to control the requirements for growing pink hydrangeas.
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To obtain a blue hydrangea, aluminum must be present in the soil. To ensure that aluminum is present, aluminum sulfate may be added to the soil around the hydrangeas.
Authorities recommend that a solution of 1/2 oz (1 Tbsp) aluminum sulfate per gallon of water be applied to plants (which are at least 2-3 years old) throughout the growing season. Important: Water plants well in advance of application and put solution on cautiously, as too much can burn the roots.
To make the aluminum available to the plant, the pH of the soil should be low (5.2-5.5). Adding aluminum sulfate will tend to lower the pH of the soil. Another method for lowering the pH is to add organic matter to the soil such as coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable peels, grass clippings etc.
If the soil naturally contains aluminum and is acid (low pH) the color of the hydrangea will automatically tend toward shades of blue and/or purple.
The choice of fertilzer will also affect the color change. A fertilizer low in phosphorus and high in potassium is helpful in producing a good blue color(25/5/30 is good. Potassium is the last number). Superphosphates and bone meal should be avoided when trying to produce blue.
After stating this with much certainty, I hasten to add that it is virtually impossible to turn a hydrangea blue for any length of time if it is planted in soil with no aluminum and that is highly alkaline (chalky). One would have to be very diligent in keeping the soil properly conditioned as stated above.
Perhaps the best idea for growing blue hydrangeas in an area with alkaline soil would be to grow them in very large pots using lots of compost to bring the pH down. The above suggestions for bluing would also work for a potted plant. Reduce the strength of the Aluminum sulfate to 1/4 oz per gallon of water. In a pot, it will be much easier to control the requirements for bluing.
One last suggestions for those who are serious about this process. It is important to have your water tested so that it will not "contaminate" the soil that you have so rigorously balanced. The pH of the water should not be higher than 5.6.
Planting hydrangeas near a concrete foundation or sidewalk will often affect the color since the pH of the soil may be raised considerably by lime leaching out of these structures, making it difficult to obtain blue.
Growing in pots is best way to grow them. Easier to control PH factor when Potted.
How often to water new shrubs/plants in 90 degree heat?
I have a new Rhododendron and a new Hydrangea which were wilted when I got home today. Today was about 90 degrees. I watered them well, and they perked back up after an hour. Tomorrow is supposed to be even hotter. Should I soak them in the morning again? Is it ok to wait until shrubs/plants begin to sag/wilt before watering them?
How often to water new shrubs/plants in 90 degree heat?
Water them early in the morning before the sun comes out. Then water them again in the evening after the sun goes down. Don't drown the plants at either watering. Just give them a nice gentle drink of water. Never water them in the middle of the day when it's so hot, as the sun will evaporate the water, thus drying out the plants. Don't wait for the plants/shrubs wilt, rather keep the soil moist at all times.
Reply:Always, always, always water your shrubs before the sun hits them. Water them early in the a.m. so they can withstand the heat throughout the day. Don't wait until they wilt. This method works for my shrubs and flowers. Good luck!
Reply:Make a mounded edge of dirt around the shrubs about 6-8 inches high about 15-20 inches out from the shrub- creates a pool for watering so it doesn't run off and cover the base of the shrub about 15-20 inches around with pine bark mulch that will help hold in the moisture- water before 6 am or after 6pm.
Reply:In addition to laying down mulch and watering my new plants every morning, I also cover them until established. A plastic nursery pot works quite well. For larger plants, I use an old garbage can with air holes poked through the top.
Also, if the temps are just brutal, a real slick trick is to fill up a gallon jug with water, poke a small hole in the base with a nail, and set it somewhere above the planting hole, mid day. Voila! cheap drip irrigation to keep your plant happy through the hottest part of the day.
Reply:water every day in this heat, just don't over do it because you can deplete the ground of nutrients.
Try watering every other day, early in the morning, but make sure you water if they look wilted
Reply:water them in the morning or the evening when it is still cool and i believe it is one inch daily while it is hot and 1 inch every other day while it is average temp use a tuna can to measure when its full you have given the plant 1 inch of water don't quote me on this
Reply:Only water early, early in the day, or after the sun goes down. It's just a waste during the hotter parts of the day. Is there a way to create some partial shade so the sun doesn't beat down on them so bad (like a black net or such that doesn't sit on the plants but above them.)
Reply:well for how often you should water, being there new and depending on the temperature its best to check the soil with ur finger by sticking it in as far as u can and if little or no moisture than they need watered, but if temps are really hot evening time or early morning, never water plants in the sun
How often to water new shrubs/plants in 90 degree heat?
Water them early in the morning before the sun comes out. Then water them again in the evening after the sun goes down. Don't drown the plants at either watering. Just give them a nice gentle drink of water. Never water them in the middle of the day when it's so hot, as the sun will evaporate the water, thus drying out the plants. Don't wait for the plants/shrubs wilt, rather keep the soil moist at all times.
Reply:Always, always, always water your shrubs before the sun hits them. Water them early in the a.m. so they can withstand the heat throughout the day. Don't wait until they wilt. This method works for my shrubs and flowers. Good luck!
Reply:Make a mounded edge of dirt around the shrubs about 6-8 inches high about 15-20 inches out from the shrub- creates a pool for watering so it doesn't run off and cover the base of the shrub about 15-20 inches around with pine bark mulch that will help hold in the moisture- water before 6 am or after 6pm.
Reply:In addition to laying down mulch and watering my new plants every morning, I also cover them until established. A plastic nursery pot works quite well. For larger plants, I use an old garbage can with air holes poked through the top.
Also, if the temps are just brutal, a real slick trick is to fill up a gallon jug with water, poke a small hole in the base with a nail, and set it somewhere above the planting hole, mid day. Voila! cheap drip irrigation to keep your plant happy through the hottest part of the day.
Reply:water every day in this heat, just don't over do it because you can deplete the ground of nutrients.
Try watering every other day, early in the morning, but make sure you water if they look wilted
Reply:water them in the morning or the evening when it is still cool and i believe it is one inch daily while it is hot and 1 inch every other day while it is average temp use a tuna can to measure when its full you have given the plant 1 inch of water don't quote me on this
Reply:Only water early, early in the day, or after the sun goes down. It's just a waste during the hotter parts of the day. Is there a way to create some partial shade so the sun doesn't beat down on them so bad (like a black net or such that doesn't sit on the plants but above them.)
Reply:well for how often you should water, being there new and depending on the temperature its best to check the soil with ur finger by sticking it in as far as u can and if little or no moisture than they need watered, but if temps are really hot evening time or early morning, never water plants in the sun
I want to buy a rose bush called, "Rainbows End,". Why is it really yellow in some pics though and really pink
in others? It's a bi-colored rose.Is it like a Hydrangea where it will vary according to my soil or is it's color established already...in which case I'll beg the distributor over the phone 2 send me a "Yellower" one and cross my fingers that they care!Also it's in the climber category so does that mean I have to make a trellis or will it crawl on the ground?
I want to buy a rose bush called, "Rainbows End,". Why is it really yellow in some pics though and really pink
Trellises are a necessity for climbers. Here are some examples of trellised "Rainbow's End" See below
The materials you use to trellis plants will depend on your budget, how much work you wish to do, and available.
spacehttp://www.sactorose.org/gardens/82ville... Beautiful variety climber!
Reply:If it's a climber, it'll need some support. I don't know this particular cultivar, but some possibilities for color differences include photographic reproduction issues, age of flower (often bicolors go redder as they age).
The 'Rainbow's End' I found with google is, however, a miniature rose, not a climber, 16-24" tall and wide.
Reply:You may not be seeing the actual rose. If you buy tomatoes, it's very common to see one picture for every variety out there. And, photography isn't what it used to be. Some colors are hard to capture. And, in processing, they have to alter the tone so that greens are green and reds red. This means unusual colors don't really get justice. Even on slide film.
Or, it's possible you didn't get what you ordered.
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I want to buy a rose bush called, "Rainbows End,". Why is it really yellow in some pics though and really pink
Trellises are a necessity for climbers. Here are some examples of trellised "Rainbow's End" See below
The materials you use to trellis plants will depend on your budget, how much work you wish to do, and available.
spacehttp://www.sactorose.org/gardens/82ville... Beautiful variety climber!
Reply:If it's a climber, it'll need some support. I don't know this particular cultivar, but some possibilities for color differences include photographic reproduction issues, age of flower (often bicolors go redder as they age).
The 'Rainbow's End' I found with google is, however, a miniature rose, not a climber, 16-24" tall and wide.
Reply:You may not be seeing the actual rose. If you buy tomatoes, it's very common to see one picture for every variety out there. And, photography isn't what it used to be. Some colors are hard to capture. And, in processing, they have to alter the tone so that greens are green and reds red. This means unusual colors don't really get justice. Even on slide film.
Or, it's possible you didn't get what you ordered.
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Do hydrangeas come in yellow?
What other yellow flowers would you recommend? for a summer wedding?
I personally love hydrangeas because they make powerful statements as centerpieces
what do you think?
Do hydrangeas come in yellow?
I love hydrangeas and have them all over my yard. I've seen white ones and the standard "depends on the acidity of the soil" ones (blue, purple, pink) .. but I've never seen a yellow one unless they were tinted (like green carnations).
They're gorgeous no matter what color they are!
Buttercups (daffodils) are lovely yellow flowers.
Black-eyed susans, tulips, roses ...
Reply:NO. There color is between white, pink and blue and shades in between. The color is determined by the soil pH. so your pink hydrangea could under the right conditions become purple to blue, or the other way around.
I can't think of any yellow flowers for a wedding arrangement
Reply:I've never seen yellow hydrangeas. They come in a range of colors starting with blue, through violet, rose, and pale pink that almost verges on white, but they are almost always in the red-blue spectrum. You might be able to dye some yellow if you start with the almost-white hydrangea.
There are all sorts of day lilies in yellow, daisies, roses, and white lilacs can be dyed yellow.
I personally love hydrangeas because they make powerful statements as centerpieces
what do you think?
Do hydrangeas come in yellow?
I love hydrangeas and have them all over my yard. I've seen white ones and the standard "depends on the acidity of the soil" ones (blue, purple, pink) .. but I've never seen a yellow one unless they were tinted (like green carnations).
They're gorgeous no matter what color they are!
Buttercups (daffodils) are lovely yellow flowers.
Black-eyed susans, tulips, roses ...
Reply:NO. There color is between white, pink and blue and shades in between. The color is determined by the soil pH. so your pink hydrangea could under the right conditions become purple to blue, or the other way around.
I can't think of any yellow flowers for a wedding arrangement
Reply:I've never seen yellow hydrangeas. They come in a range of colors starting with blue, through violet, rose, and pale pink that almost verges on white, but they are almost always in the red-blue spectrum. You might be able to dye some yellow if you start with the almost-white hydrangea.
There are all sorts of day lilies in yellow, daisies, roses, and white lilacs can be dyed yellow.
How do i keep Hydrangeas alive?
I just bought 2 (5gallon) hydrangeas and put them in pots. They are already wilting in 4 days. I watered them each day.
Any answers?
How do i keep Hydrangeas alive?
my grandmother told me to keep mine from doing that, they need either early morning sun or afternoon sun...all say sun will wilt and eventually kill them...i hope this helps good luck.
Reply:My neighbor grows these very successfully and says they need morning sun and afternoon shade. Good luck!
Reply:You are probably over watering them. Water them every 3 or 4 days, when the soil starts to dry out. Over watering causes root rot and is probably the issue.
Any answers?
How do i keep Hydrangeas alive?
my grandmother told me to keep mine from doing that, they need either early morning sun or afternoon sun...all say sun will wilt and eventually kill them...i hope this helps good luck.
Reply:My neighbor grows these very successfully and says they need morning sun and afternoon shade. Good luck!
Reply:You are probably over watering them. Water them every 3 or 4 days, when the soil starts to dry out. Over watering causes root rot and is probably the issue.
What is the correct way to cut hydrangeas?
I have a large plant outside and want to cut blooms to bring inside
What is the correct way to cut hydrangeas?
Cut them just above a bud or leaf, you don't have to, but it's the right way.
Reply:With a chainsaw!!!!
What is the correct way to cut hydrangeas?
Cut them just above a bud or leaf, you don't have to, but it's the right way.
Reply:With a chainsaw!!!!
When is the best time for transplanting in Zone 5?
I have a young hydrangea that I want to move to a different location. When would be the best time to do this? Thanks!
When is the best time for transplanting in Zone 5?
Move as soon as the gound has thawed and before the shrub leafs out (When dormant).
Tips:
1. Cut the roots with a deep spade. In essence you will be cutting an inverted cone shape under the plants. Try to get as much root and soil as possible but not so much that you cannot easliy move the plant.
2. Dig a hole roughly the same size and shape as the root ball of the Hydrangea.
3. place Hydrangea into the new hole. Firm the soil with your foot so you have good contact between the root ball and the new surrounding soil. Water to eliminate any air pockets.
4. Some Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla and Hydrnagea serrata) should not be pruned in the spring. If you do you have to wait a year to get blooms.
General rule - If the flowers are blue or pink do not prune until after they flower. If the flowers are white, the odds are better the plant can be pruned in the spring.
Reply:Most shrubs can be transplanted when the ground is not frozen. It is better to transplant it when it is dormant. Also u might prune it back 1/3, that way it gives the plant the energy to get the root system growing and set. But it might cut the buds off for the year. U might want to wait til after it blooms.
Reply:As soon as the soil can be worked. It's best to move it while it is still dormant. That will lessen the transplant shock, as it will not lose as much water as it would after it has leafed out. If the snow is gone, and you can get a shovel in the ground - you're good to go.
Water it with a little root stimulator. Hold off on the general fertilizer. You want it to put it's initial growth energy into re-establishing the roots, rather than putting out new top growth.
You might also prune it back a bit to make the move eaiser (if it needs it). It should be mostly recovered by the time it wants to flower. If you transplant later in the spring - it may have to split its energy bwteen re-growing feeder roots, and producing flowers.
Reply:May 10, but look ahead in the paper to be sure there isn't an expected nightly low below 32F.
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When is the best time for transplanting in Zone 5?
Move as soon as the gound has thawed and before the shrub leafs out (When dormant).
Tips:
1. Cut the roots with a deep spade. In essence you will be cutting an inverted cone shape under the plants. Try to get as much root and soil as possible but not so much that you cannot easliy move the plant.
2. Dig a hole roughly the same size and shape as the root ball of the Hydrangea.
3. place Hydrangea into the new hole. Firm the soil with your foot so you have good contact between the root ball and the new surrounding soil. Water to eliminate any air pockets.
4. Some Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla and Hydrnagea serrata) should not be pruned in the spring. If you do you have to wait a year to get blooms.
General rule - If the flowers are blue or pink do not prune until after they flower. If the flowers are white, the odds are better the plant can be pruned in the spring.
Reply:Most shrubs can be transplanted when the ground is not frozen. It is better to transplant it when it is dormant. Also u might prune it back 1/3, that way it gives the plant the energy to get the root system growing and set. But it might cut the buds off for the year. U might want to wait til after it blooms.
Reply:As soon as the soil can be worked. It's best to move it while it is still dormant. That will lessen the transplant shock, as it will not lose as much water as it would after it has leafed out. If the snow is gone, and you can get a shovel in the ground - you're good to go.
Water it with a little root stimulator. Hold off on the general fertilizer. You want it to put it's initial growth energy into re-establishing the roots, rather than putting out new top growth.
You might also prune it back a bit to make the move eaiser (if it needs it). It should be mostly recovered by the time it wants to flower. If you transplant later in the spring - it may have to split its energy bwteen re-growing feeder roots, and producing flowers.
Reply:May 10, but look ahead in the paper to be sure there isn't an expected nightly low below 32F.
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Can anyone tell me of a good site that deals with the diseases of hydrangeas?
My hydrangeas have developed patches of brown/purplish colour to the leaves. The leaves then shrivel and die at the edges until the whole leaqf is dead.
Can anyone tell me of a good site that deals with the diseases of hydrangeas?
They need good soil and add some peat to the base - they also like plenty of water - or they dry out - if you haven't got any peat add a good quality feed to the water and spray the leaves and water in to the roots - it sounds like mine - dry browny patches - just pull the leaves off but water everyday in this warm weather.
Reply:http://search.yahoo.com/search?search=di...
Can anyone tell me of a good site that deals with the diseases of hydrangeas?
They need good soil and add some peat to the base - they also like plenty of water - or they dry out - if you haven't got any peat add a good quality feed to the water and spray the leaves and water in to the roots - it sounds like mine - dry browny patches - just pull the leaves off but water everyday in this warm weather.
Reply:http://search.yahoo.com/search?search=di...
I have 2 vividly blue hydrangeas, how can i change one to pink without shockin?
They are a good 50 or 60 feet apart, and are both blooming bright blue. I would like one to be the pretty pink color i have seen, but don't know whether to increase or decrease the pH of the soil or how to go about so that the plant doesn't die of shock.
I have 2 vividly blue hydrangeas, how can i change one to pink without shockin?
Hello,
i found this link a while back. I thought it was VERY informative!!
This guy shows you how to change the color of these flowers! Easiest for you to just go look at it, very good!
Reply:Add lime to raise the PH for sweeter soil
pink = girls = sweet.
BTW It will not happen over night, and you will want to test the soil periodically as you attempt to raise the Ph gradually.
Reply:my grandmother just emptied coffee grounds around the base of them.
Reply:I have pink ones here and I could buy a blueing agent from the nursery but the other way round I don'tknow . Just ask your nurseryman for help
Reply:It is easier to change from pink to blue, and if you want them a deeper like purple color bury some rusty nails close too but not touching the roots...check out this site for the blue to pink:)
www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com
Reply:dilute a tablespoon of "lime" in a gallon of water and water the plant with this mixture for the next 2 or 3 waterings and it will eventually raise the "ph" in the soil which will give u the pink color ur after!
I have 2 vividly blue hydrangeas, how can i change one to pink without shockin?
Hello,
i found this link a while back. I thought it was VERY informative!!
This guy shows you how to change the color of these flowers! Easiest for you to just go look at it, very good!
Reply:Add lime to raise the PH for sweeter soil
pink = girls = sweet.
BTW It will not happen over night, and you will want to test the soil periodically as you attempt to raise the Ph gradually.
Reply:my grandmother just emptied coffee grounds around the base of them.
Reply:I have pink ones here and I could buy a blueing agent from the nursery but the other way round I don'tknow . Just ask your nurseryman for help
Reply:It is easier to change from pink to blue, and if you want them a deeper like purple color bury some rusty nails close too but not touching the roots...check out this site for the blue to pink:)
www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com
Reply:dilute a tablespoon of "lime" in a gallon of water and water the plant with this mixture for the next 2 or 3 waterings and it will eventually raise the "ph" in the soil which will give u the pink color ur after!
How do I take care of Hydrangeas?
I'm not sure of the complete name and species, but it's a pastel powder pink and after it flowered, many petals fell and scattered and the others dried on the stem.
Shold I cut the dead flowers off?
The plant itself is actually a cluster of them.
Should I transplant some? If I do, How?
When I bought the plant, the leaves were a dark green. Now, they turned yellow green. Is it normal? Am I doing something wrong, maybe?
Or is it because it's rainy season here, and we've had a few typhoons...?
Any advice would help.
How do I take care of Hydrangeas?
Scroll down this link for the care and pruning of your shrub:
http://garden.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Hydran...
Reply:everything you need is on this site....
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/
explore there and learn a lot!!....
your plants need iron and more acid, most likely.... a good feed won't hurt, either.... look for 'chelated iron' and any good fertilizer with an acidic nature.....cut off old blooms....
don't transplant anything right now... find the name of your plant on that site first and read up on it's care.... once you have a good understanding of what the plant likes, you'll be set !!!.....
Reply:Always cut off the blooms when they are through flowering. You may have a soil deficiency so buy an all purpose fertilizer
Reply:Ahh...Hydrangeas.....Beautiful flowering plant.
They like shade and lots of it.
Your plant needs nitrogen or iron. This is what's lacking in your soil. Probably from overwatering the nutrients will be depleted after so much water.
Ask for a fertilizer with a high nitrogen analysis...This is the first number on the fertilizer product. Or just add some type of iron to the soil.
It works....How do I know? I do it almost daily. Be sure to read instructions on each bag of fertilizer.
Yes prune off old expired blooms, this will encourage new growth and blooms.
Shold I cut the dead flowers off?
The plant itself is actually a cluster of them.
Should I transplant some? If I do, How?
When I bought the plant, the leaves were a dark green. Now, they turned yellow green. Is it normal? Am I doing something wrong, maybe?
Or is it because it's rainy season here, and we've had a few typhoons...?
Any advice would help.
How do I take care of Hydrangeas?
Scroll down this link for the care and pruning of your shrub:
http://garden.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Hydran...
Reply:everything you need is on this site....
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/
explore there and learn a lot!!....
your plants need iron and more acid, most likely.... a good feed won't hurt, either.... look for 'chelated iron' and any good fertilizer with an acidic nature.....cut off old blooms....
don't transplant anything right now... find the name of your plant on that site first and read up on it's care.... once you have a good understanding of what the plant likes, you'll be set !!!.....
Reply:Always cut off the blooms when they are through flowering. You may have a soil deficiency so buy an all purpose fertilizer
Reply:Ahh...Hydrangeas.....Beautiful flowering plant.
They like shade and lots of it.
Your plant needs nitrogen or iron. This is what's lacking in your soil. Probably from overwatering the nutrients will be depleted after so much water.
Ask for a fertilizer with a high nitrogen analysis...This is the first number on the fertilizer product. Or just add some type of iron to the soil.
It works....How do I know? I do it almost daily. Be sure to read instructions on each bag of fertilizer.
Yes prune off old expired blooms, this will encourage new growth and blooms.
Is it possible to grow hydrangeas in a container? If so, how deep does the container have to be?
Sure .. You can grwo them in containers . The size of the container all depends on which type you are growing , but I have done well
with most types in a 5 gallon container. They like water ( hence their name ) so make sure they are well watered in the summer months.
Come the winter , they can survive quite well outdoors ( but not too cold - they bloom on " old wood " ; what was grown the year before )
an unheated garage or enclosed porch would work well ....
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with most types in a 5 gallon container. They like water ( hence their name ) so make sure they are well watered in the summer months.
Come the winter , they can survive quite well outdoors ( but not too cold - they bloom on " old wood " ; what was grown the year before )
an unheated garage or enclosed porch would work well ....
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How can I get a Hydranger to flower?
We have a small Hydrangea plant (16``) high in a sunny, south facing garden near Aberdeen, Scotland. In six years it has flowered just once. It appears to be perfectly healthy, I have tried plant foods but it will not cooperate. Any ideas gratefully appreciated.
Mike.
How can I get a Hydranger to flower?
I'm still trying to get the right spot and treatment for a hydrangea. Think I'm going to have to break down and buy a nice, big one, rather growing from small size.
You've got to read up on them. They are pretty particular as regards pruning, temperature, location, etc. I'm attaching one website (below) with information about problems getting them to bloom for you. Good luck!
P.S.: How about that Craig Ferguson!
Reply:loads and loads of water!!!! hence the hydr' bit in the name. You can't over water it (unless it's in a pot of course)...the feeding is secondary.
Reply:You may have too much sunlight! Otherwise, if you don't think you have to move it, cut it back to about 4 inches above the ground, that will force out new growth. It is a bit late in the year to get any new growth, but let it come out next year and if it does not bloom, leave it be and it should bloom the next year.
Reply:all I know is that they do great in very acidic soil like azaleas, camellias, etc. Go looking for sulfur...I looked up the website and it didn't say anything about acidic soil....they grow in east Texas like crazy and the color is so intense and there is acidic soil there and we have very alkaline soil......so the expert says lots of cow manure and organic matter......good luck
Reply:sounds like it needs pruning,you can do this now.and it will flower next year
Reply:Sounds like you have prunned this plant. This years growth on hydrangea's will produce next years flowers, so if you prune every year you will never get flowers.
Reply:talk to it? I think you need more sunlight try some artifical light as you live in scotland and it is quite dark and cold mostly up there (my family comes from dundee) Good luck
Reply:Hydrangeas require an acid soil to bloom properly. Be sure to use a plant food specifically designed for such plants. An alternative would be to work some aluminum sulfate into the soil around the shrub.
Mike.
How can I get a Hydranger to flower?
I'm still trying to get the right spot and treatment for a hydrangea. Think I'm going to have to break down and buy a nice, big one, rather growing from small size.
You've got to read up on them. They are pretty particular as regards pruning, temperature, location, etc. I'm attaching one website (below) with information about problems getting them to bloom for you. Good luck!
P.S.: How about that Craig Ferguson!
Reply:loads and loads of water!!!! hence the hydr' bit in the name. You can't over water it (unless it's in a pot of course)...the feeding is secondary.
Reply:You may have too much sunlight! Otherwise, if you don't think you have to move it, cut it back to about 4 inches above the ground, that will force out new growth. It is a bit late in the year to get any new growth, but let it come out next year and if it does not bloom, leave it be and it should bloom the next year.
Reply:all I know is that they do great in very acidic soil like azaleas, camellias, etc. Go looking for sulfur...I looked up the website and it didn't say anything about acidic soil....they grow in east Texas like crazy and the color is so intense and there is acidic soil there and we have very alkaline soil......so the expert says lots of cow manure and organic matter......good luck
Reply:sounds like it needs pruning,you can do this now.and it will flower next year
Reply:Sounds like you have prunned this plant. This years growth on hydrangea's will produce next years flowers, so if you prune every year you will never get flowers.
Reply:talk to it? I think you need more sunlight try some artifical light as you live in scotland and it is quite dark and cold mostly up there (my family comes from dundee) Good luck
Reply:Hydrangeas require an acid soil to bloom properly. Be sure to use a plant food specifically designed for such plants. An alternative would be to work some aluminum sulfate into the soil around the shrub.
My cat ate hydrangea leaves?
My cat Simon ate hydrangea leaves.what am i suppose to do?he hasn't had any signs of poisoning...yet thanks for your help
My cat ate hydrangea leaves?
I just looked this up online and I read that both the buds and leaves are poisonous. They contain cyanide, so I'd at least call the vet to see what to do. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, increased body temp. increased heart rate. Good Luck, hope this helps
Reply:Call a vet emergency number. If you don't have one, look in the phone book or call your local poison control center.
Reply:don't wait for signs, that's usually too late! take him to the vet asap.
My cat ate hydrangea leaves?
I just looked this up online and I read that both the buds and leaves are poisonous. They contain cyanide, so I'd at least call the vet to see what to do. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, increased body temp. increased heart rate. Good Luck, hope this helps
Reply:Call a vet emergency number. If you don't have one, look in the phone book or call your local poison control center.
Reply:don't wait for signs, that's usually too late! take him to the vet asap.
Is it ok to give shrubs and plants Miracle Gro in their first year?
I have a bunch of new shrubs and plants. I have read that it is better to not fertilize in the first year shrubs/plants are in their new settings. However, I have a Nikko Blue Hydrangea which I would like to have blue blooms by giving it Miracid. Should I not give this Hydrangea Miracid this year because this is it's first year in my landscape? I do not wish to make this a religious discussion for or against Miracle Gro. I just want to know if there are situations where fertilizing in the first year is ok.
Is it ok to give shrubs and plants Miracle Gro in their first year?
Yes! Plants need their nutrients just like we do. I would definitely feed them, just don't over-do it. Follow directions on fertilizer package. I always start my new plantings with a slow-release granular fertilizer mixed in the soil near the roots, then follow that with a good drink of miracle gro to give them a good start.
Reply:yes every two weeks
Reply:Yes, but watch the amounts. Use 1/2 dose for seedlings.
I have had very good success with Miracle-Gro's Nursery Select (20-20-20) vs. regular Miracle Gro ( 24-8-16 ).
You can also use the Quick Start plant food on new seedling.
For Hydrangeas, I have used aluminum sulfate sucessfully which is what the Sunset Western Garden book recommends. I used about 1/3 cup around plants that were 5" tall and they turned nicely green in about a week.
http://www.miraclegro.com/index.cfm/even...
http://www.miraclegro.com/index.cfm/even...
-Doug
Reply:Instead of using chemicals, try this:
Transplant Tonic
1/2 can beer
1 tbsp ammonia
1 tbsp instant tea
1 tbsp baby shampoo
1 gallon water
Mix all of the ingredients together. Use 1 cup of tonic for each plant that you are transplanting.
To turn a hydrangea blue, use Aluminum Sulphate fertilizer. This is the best way of turning your hydrangeas blue. Using an all-purpose fertilizer like MirAcid will maintain acidity but will not change the color very quickly. To turn your blue hydrangeas more pink, add lime to your soil. These techniques will work gradually. Lime, especially, take weeks or months to work in the soil.
Is it ok to give shrubs and plants Miracle Gro in their first year?
Yes! Plants need their nutrients just like we do. I would definitely feed them, just don't over-do it. Follow directions on fertilizer package. I always start my new plantings with a slow-release granular fertilizer mixed in the soil near the roots, then follow that with a good drink of miracle gro to give them a good start.
Reply:yes every two weeks
Reply:Yes, but watch the amounts. Use 1/2 dose for seedlings.
I have had very good success with Miracle-Gro's Nursery Select (20-20-20) vs. regular Miracle Gro ( 24-8-16 ).
You can also use the Quick Start plant food on new seedling.
For Hydrangeas, I have used aluminum sulfate sucessfully which is what the Sunset Western Garden book recommends. I used about 1/3 cup around plants that were 5" tall and they turned nicely green in about a week.
http://www.miraclegro.com/index.cfm/even...
http://www.miraclegro.com/index.cfm/even...
-Doug
Reply:Instead of using chemicals, try this:
Transplant Tonic
1/2 can beer
1 tbsp ammonia
1 tbsp instant tea
1 tbsp baby shampoo
1 gallon water
Mix all of the ingredients together. Use 1 cup of tonic for each plant that you are transplanting.
To turn a hydrangea blue, use Aluminum Sulphate fertilizer. This is the best way of turning your hydrangeas blue. Using an all-purpose fertilizer like MirAcid will maintain acidity but will not change the color very quickly. To turn your blue hydrangeas more pink, add lime to your soil. These techniques will work gradually. Lime, especially, take weeks or months to work in the soil.
What can i do for my indoor potted hydangea?
The pink potted hydrangea plant my husband bought me for valentines day looks like it is suffering. I've noticed the flowers start to wilt and droop a couple of times but water helped to rejuvenate it. Since then I've been watering more but the edges of the leaves and petals are turning brown and dry. Should I cut or pick them off? Should I water even more? Help! I love my plant and don't want to kill it.
What can i do for my indoor potted hydangea?
You probably need to repot this plant. Your plant may be rootbound. Lift the plant gently out of the soil. If the plant won't lift, this may also be an indicator that it is potbound. Get the plant up out of the dirt. If the roots are compressed and turning in on each other or growing up the side of the pot, you need a bigger pot. Cut the roots off that are circling the pot or growing upward. You may even want to trim some of the roots that are hanging downward. Select a pot large enough to handle the root system that you have. Before repotting, cut off all the dead blooms and new blooms. The plant will handle repotting much better if it is not putting its energy into flower production. Buy soil that is recommended for hydrangeas. You also might want to consider planting the hydrangea outdoors when the weather is right.
Reply:The pink color indicates acidic fertilizer is best, Miracle Grow for azaleas/gardenias is really good; also look for the word "chelated" next to iron, the lack of this is what makes the leaves turn brown around the edges %26amp; also turn yellow if getting worse, then finally the leaves start to fall off. Hydraneas normally "fall asleep" for the winter, lose all their leaves when it gets frosty outside, which is totally different; right now my hydrangeas are starting to get their leaf buds-they swell %26amp; pop open similar to rose leaves. I prune the branches after they go dormant.
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What can i do for my indoor potted hydangea?
You probably need to repot this plant. Your plant may be rootbound. Lift the plant gently out of the soil. If the plant won't lift, this may also be an indicator that it is potbound. Get the plant up out of the dirt. If the roots are compressed and turning in on each other or growing up the side of the pot, you need a bigger pot. Cut the roots off that are circling the pot or growing upward. You may even want to trim some of the roots that are hanging downward. Select a pot large enough to handle the root system that you have. Before repotting, cut off all the dead blooms and new blooms. The plant will handle repotting much better if it is not putting its energy into flower production. Buy soil that is recommended for hydrangeas. You also might want to consider planting the hydrangea outdoors when the weather is right.
Reply:The pink color indicates acidic fertilizer is best, Miracle Grow for azaleas/gardenias is really good; also look for the word "chelated" next to iron, the lack of this is what makes the leaves turn brown around the edges %26amp; also turn yellow if getting worse, then finally the leaves start to fall off. Hydraneas normally "fall asleep" for the winter, lose all their leaves when it gets frosty outside, which is totally different; right now my hydrangeas are starting to get their leaf buds-they swell %26amp; pop open similar to rose leaves. I prune the branches after they go dormant.
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What is the best way to preserve my wedding bouquet?
I was married this last weekend. My bouquet consists of hydrangea and roses, what steps do I need to take to dry it while keeping it looking beautiful afterward?
What is the best way to preserve my wedding bouquet?
Hang them upside down making sure you wrap them with thin paper so they dont get dusts. When they are dry, buy a special frame that has space inside that resembles an aquarium but not as deep and place your dry bouquet there. Arrange them as if they are in a vase. Actually, here in Australia, there are people that preserve wedding bouquets and frame them. I don't where you are but its worth asking around.
Reply:Borax is used to preserve flowers.
You might want to search.
http://www.blingo.com/search?q=preservin...
What is the best way to preserve my wedding bouquet?
Hang them upside down making sure you wrap them with thin paper so they dont get dusts. When they are dry, buy a special frame that has space inside that resembles an aquarium but not as deep and place your dry bouquet there. Arrange them as if they are in a vase. Actually, here in Australia, there are people that preserve wedding bouquets and frame them. I don't where you are but its worth asking around.
Reply:Borax is used to preserve flowers.
You might want to search.
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Does anyone know how to dry hydrangeas properly?
When is the best time to cut the flowers and what is the best method of drying them please.I cut some a fortnight ago, but they've just shrivelled rather than dried.
Does anyone know how to dry hydrangeas properly?
While it is tempting to cut the hydrangea blossoms for drying at the height of their color, this seldom, if ever, works. Fresh, recently opened blooms, rarely dry well in the open air. Hydrangeas do best when allowed to dry a bit on the plant before picking. Experiment with harvesting from August through October.
It is not necessary to hang them unless they have weak stems.
Here is a link to help you with drying fresh ones for colour.
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/dryi...
Reply:Unlike yourself, I have never had any trouble drying hydrangea. They are the easiest. simply hang them upside down and they will retain their shape. A cool,dry, dark or muted room is the best. After they are dry spray them with a matte or glossy clear spray paint, depending on your preference. will help them last FOREVER
Reply:I leave mine on the bush 'til they have dried themselves out.
Reply:Hi Wonder Women. I adore them fresh or dried.
This is a good time to dry them ,as they are now in all there Glory.
What I do is cut them and stand them in warm water with lots of sugar. I leave them for about 3/4 days. I then take them out, dry the stems with kitchen paper and hang them upside down in the airing cupboard for a month or two or untill your ready to use them.
What I like to do is at Christmas, spray them with either silver or gold paint and maybe add some glitter. They look wonderful
on any table or in an arrangement.
W.W. this method works for most flowers.
Have a go and enjoy.
Regards,
C
Does anyone know how to dry hydrangeas properly?
While it is tempting to cut the hydrangea blossoms for drying at the height of their color, this seldom, if ever, works. Fresh, recently opened blooms, rarely dry well in the open air. Hydrangeas do best when allowed to dry a bit on the plant before picking. Experiment with harvesting from August through October.
It is not necessary to hang them unless they have weak stems.
Here is a link to help you with drying fresh ones for colour.
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/dryi...
Reply:Unlike yourself, I have never had any trouble drying hydrangea. They are the easiest. simply hang them upside down and they will retain their shape. A cool,dry, dark or muted room is the best. After they are dry spray them with a matte or glossy clear spray paint, depending on your preference. will help them last FOREVER
Reply:I leave mine on the bush 'til they have dried themselves out.
Reply:Hi Wonder Women. I adore them fresh or dried.
This is a good time to dry them ,as they are now in all there Glory.
What I do is cut them and stand them in warm water with lots of sugar. I leave them for about 3/4 days. I then take them out, dry the stems with kitchen paper and hang them upside down in the airing cupboard for a month or two or untill your ready to use them.
What I like to do is at Christmas, spray them with either silver or gold paint and maybe add some glitter. They look wonderful
on any table or in an arrangement.
W.W. this method works for most flowers.
Have a go and enjoy.
Regards,
C
Hydrangea question...?
I have beautiful Endless Bloom Hydrangeas. They are full and produce bright beautiful blooms. However, they do not grow up or out... just more full. Is this normal? I would like the plants to grow larger. What can I do to facilitate their growth?
Hydrangea question...?
This plant only grows to between 3-5 feet. If you have had it in the ground for a while, more than three months, give it some fertilizer. If you give it the type that is for acid loving plants it will turn a little bluer than pink. It is a beautiful plant. Keep it well watered, they love water, and make sure it has some shade at least in the afternoon.
Reply:If they get too tall the stems cannot hold up the huge blossoms, self defense by staying fat and not very tall. A rhododendron will get tall and covered with huge blossoms and has a woodier body. I had a lace cap hydrangea that got much larger and was awesome--also a pg gets big and tall and has huge white blossoms.
Reply:Hmmmmmm, it's almost sounds like the roots are all balled up. Do have a lot of clay in your soil, or rocks perhaps? Wait until the end of the bloom season before you go poking around the roots. This plant only gets to be about 5' x 4'. Good Luck
Hydrangea question...?
This plant only grows to between 3-5 feet. If you have had it in the ground for a while, more than three months, give it some fertilizer. If you give it the type that is for acid loving plants it will turn a little bluer than pink. It is a beautiful plant. Keep it well watered, they love water, and make sure it has some shade at least in the afternoon.
Reply:If they get too tall the stems cannot hold up the huge blossoms, self defense by staying fat and not very tall. A rhododendron will get tall and covered with huge blossoms and has a woodier body. I had a lace cap hydrangea that got much larger and was awesome--also a pg gets big and tall and has huge white blossoms.
Reply:Hmmmmmm, it's almost sounds like the roots are all balled up. Do have a lot of clay in your soil, or rocks perhaps? Wait until the end of the bloom season before you go poking around the roots. This plant only gets to be about 5' x 4'. Good Luck
How can I tell if my hydrangeas, that I planted last summer are not going to bloom?
They both look pretty dead. When I bought them I was told that they would look like that but would bloom eventually. Well, no blooms. SHould I just give up and pull them out of the ground?
Thanks.
How can I tell if my hydrangeas, that I planted last summer are not going to bloom?
First, where do you live? My hydrangeas (in California) are just now putting out leaves. I don't expect flowers for another month of two. If you are in a colder clime, you may have to wait another month.
Look around your neighborhood or the local nursery. Are the hydrangeas there starting to leaf out? If so, then I would go back to where I bought them and ask for a refund!! If local hydrangeas are still hibernating, then I would wait awhile!
Reply:Dont do anything yet - I dont know where you live but mine always look like dried up sticks at this time of year....They'll start growing in about a month...Just wait.
By the way, I live in the midwest.
Reply:It too early. I live in the deep south and my hydrangeas are full of foliage but no blooms yet, but they will bloom they do every year. It just take them another month or so. Give them time.
Reply:Where they like that when you bought them? alot of times for certain flowers to bloom they need a certain type of soil or fertilizer to help them stay healthy and bloom. You also have to prune them every so often. Also if you bought the Greenhouse type normally you can tell if they came with the pretty foil or clear plastic wrapping that they were cared for in a greenhouse which doesn't help you because they are not acclimated to your area.
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How can I tell if my hydrangeas, that I planted last summer are not going to bloom?
First, where do you live? My hydrangeas (in California) are just now putting out leaves. I don't expect flowers for another month of two. If you are in a colder clime, you may have to wait another month.
Look around your neighborhood or the local nursery. Are the hydrangeas there starting to leaf out? If so, then I would go back to where I bought them and ask for a refund!! If local hydrangeas are still hibernating, then I would wait awhile!
Reply:Dont do anything yet - I dont know where you live but mine always look like dried up sticks at this time of year....They'll start growing in about a month...Just wait.
By the way, I live in the midwest.
Reply:It too early. I live in the deep south and my hydrangeas are full of foliage but no blooms yet, but they will bloom they do every year. It just take them another month or so. Give them time.
Reply:Where they like that when you bought them? alot of times for certain flowers to bloom they need a certain type of soil or fertilizer to help them stay healthy and bloom. You also have to prune them every so often. Also if you bought the Greenhouse type normally you can tell if they came with the pretty foil or clear plastic wrapping that they were cared for in a greenhouse which doesn't help you because they are not acclimated to your area.
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Should hydrangeas come back each year and if so what month?
I live in the midwest if that helps. Thank you!
Should hydrangeas come back each year and if so what month?
in warmer regions they come up now. they need 70s for leaves to appear and no frosts. they will come up in a few weeks unless temps were below -15 f this winter if so it died and is only and annual in your zone
Reply:yes they will come back every year, mine is comming back now. I live in the east coast. mine is about 2 ft. tall also u can change their color but putting different things to them. also the soil in another part off your yard will change the color
Reply:as long as the frost and sub freezing temps do not kill them they should be blooming right now literally
Reply:They'll come up again every Spring, and last through most of the summer.
Reply:Yes, they are a perinnal and will come back each year. Mine are just now starting to "pop" out of the ground. I too live in the midwest.
Should hydrangeas come back each year and if so what month?
in warmer regions they come up now. they need 70s for leaves to appear and no frosts. they will come up in a few weeks unless temps were below -15 f this winter if so it died and is only and annual in your zone
Reply:yes they will come back every year, mine is comming back now. I live in the east coast. mine is about 2 ft. tall also u can change their color but putting different things to them. also the soil in another part off your yard will change the color
Reply:as long as the frost and sub freezing temps do not kill them they should be blooming right now literally
Reply:They'll come up again every Spring, and last through most of the summer.
Reply:Yes, they are a perinnal and will come back each year. Mine are just now starting to "pop" out of the ground. I too live in the midwest.
When is best time to remove hydrangeas dead flower?
I was told not to remove hydrangeas dead flower in the end of summer is that right?
When is best time to remove hydrangeas dead flower?
I leave mine on until they come off by themselves. Me and my husband laugh when we see them blowing around the neighborhood like tumbleweeds. I've chased a few of them down but not all of them. :)
Reply:Remove it as soon as it is through blooming. Everything that grows after you cut the blooms is what next years flowers will grow on. As far as I know, all Hydrangeas bloom on old wood, except for the Pee Gee. Cutting off the bloom as it is fading will give more strength to the rest of the plant. This will make for a healthier, larger plant next year.
Reply:Yes, you're right. If you leave it overwinter then the new growth is protected. You remove them in spring, after the frost is past. But be careful how you do it - you don't want to take too much off and cut off the new flowerheads.
Reply:I think that's ridiculous-- remove the dead flower when it's dead-- leaving it hanging there isn't doing anything-- it's just ugly to see dead blooms, so get rid of them as they die
Reply:I don't know what is "right", but I can tell you that I always dead head mine after the fower turns brown. But mine bloom in to the fall here in East Texas. After the first frost I cut all of the dead blooms off as I am cleaning out the rest of the garden.
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Reply:Hi there Here is a guide that will help you. http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/prun... It discusses different methods and time periods depending on the type of hydrangea you have. Have a great year and beautiful garden.
When is best time to remove hydrangeas dead flower?
I leave mine on until they come off by themselves. Me and my husband laugh when we see them blowing around the neighborhood like tumbleweeds. I've chased a few of them down but not all of them. :)
Reply:Remove it as soon as it is through blooming. Everything that grows after you cut the blooms is what next years flowers will grow on. As far as I know, all Hydrangeas bloom on old wood, except for the Pee Gee. Cutting off the bloom as it is fading will give more strength to the rest of the plant. This will make for a healthier, larger plant next year.
Reply:Yes, you're right. If you leave it overwinter then the new growth is protected. You remove them in spring, after the frost is past. But be careful how you do it - you don't want to take too much off and cut off the new flowerheads.
Reply:I think that's ridiculous-- remove the dead flower when it's dead-- leaving it hanging there isn't doing anything-- it's just ugly to see dead blooms, so get rid of them as they die
Reply:I don't know what is "right", but I can tell you that I always dead head mine after the fower turns brown. But mine bloom in to the fall here in East Texas. After the first frost I cut all of the dead blooms off as I am cleaning out the rest of the garden.
ICL
Rosa
Reply:Hi there Here is a guide that will help you. http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/prun... It discusses different methods and time periods depending on the type of hydrangea you have. Have a great year and beautiful garden.
Is it possible to grow hydrangeas in southeast texas?
Am I too late to plant some this summer and will it last year round? I am a huge fan of hydrangeas and would love to find some here
Is it possible to grow hydrangeas in southeast texas?
i live in southeast Texas and have several hydrangeas. you can still plant them. they like the morning sun. and keep them watered good. they may lood like there dead in the winter but they will come back alive in the spring.
Reply:It is but the javelinas might be murder on them, right? Kidding, kidding. They like a bit of shade and you might be more dry than they like. I am in the SW and mom had terrific hydrangeas in NH. I am hoping they do well here as well under or near the pines with lots of acid. Take care.
Reply:hydrangeas are suceptible to cold winters it could freeze the buds that would bloom the following year I don't think you will have a problen in Texas
Is it possible to grow hydrangeas in southeast texas?
i live in southeast Texas and have several hydrangeas. you can still plant them. they like the morning sun. and keep them watered good. they may lood like there dead in the winter but they will come back alive in the spring.
Reply:It is but the javelinas might be murder on them, right? Kidding, kidding. They like a bit of shade and you might be more dry than they like. I am in the SW and mom had terrific hydrangeas in NH. I am hoping they do well here as well under or near the pines with lots of acid. Take care.
Reply:hydrangeas are suceptible to cold winters it could freeze the buds that would bloom the following year I don't think you will have a problen in Texas
How old can hydrangeas grow to be?
My parents hydies are about 32 and my grans are about 55
How old can hydrangeas grow to be?
Well my sisters beats that! Her house is 124 years old, and there are two bushes planted when the house was new. A Hydrangeas is one of them,the other is a Rhododendron. Tell Grans ,hers is still a baby! Byee
Reply:I have never heard of a time limit on the life of hydrangeas. I would guess as long as they are getting the nutrients, sun and water they need and avoid diseases, they will go on indefinitely.
Reply:hydrangeas are good at renewing themselves from the root, so they're never ALL one old age.... that said, I have some in my yard that ten yrs ago, I transplanted from a house where they'd grown for 42 years....
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How old can hydrangeas grow to be?
Well my sisters beats that! Her house is 124 years old, and there are two bushes planted when the house was new. A Hydrangeas is one of them,the other is a Rhododendron. Tell Grans ,hers is still a baby! Byee
Reply:I have never heard of a time limit on the life of hydrangeas. I would guess as long as they are getting the nutrients, sun and water they need and avoid diseases, they will go on indefinitely.
Reply:hydrangeas are good at renewing themselves from the root, so they're never ALL one old age.... that said, I have some in my yard that ten yrs ago, I transplanted from a house where they'd grown for 42 years....
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Are hydrangeas delicate flowers to work with for bridal bouquets?
I am wanting to use hydrangeas for my bouquet and the florist told me that they were hard to work with because they are so delicate. Odd since I have seen them all over the bride books recently. Any comments or suggestions?
Are hydrangeas delicate flowers to work with for bridal bouquets?
I know, my grandmothers bouquet from the 30s was a gorgeous mass of hydrangea. Unfortunately, hydrangeas blooms have a tendency to snap off at their base. I head to a local cemetery to cut blooms for decoration, and have to get more than I need just to make up for the ones that will inevitably break in transport (and no worry, cutting blooms at this place is fine with the cemetery owners - the bushes are huge and 100 years old; they don't mind the free pruning).
If the stems were well reinforced with florist tape, it might work.
Reply:You could try using dried hydrangea flowers. They dry beautifully, and can be sprayed to make them more durable. And if you would like to preserve your bouquet as a souvenir of the day--well, using dried ones, it's already preserved!
Reply:yes
Are hydrangeas delicate flowers to work with for bridal bouquets?
I know, my grandmothers bouquet from the 30s was a gorgeous mass of hydrangea. Unfortunately, hydrangeas blooms have a tendency to snap off at their base. I head to a local cemetery to cut blooms for decoration, and have to get more than I need just to make up for the ones that will inevitably break in transport (and no worry, cutting blooms at this place is fine with the cemetery owners - the bushes are huge and 100 years old; they don't mind the free pruning).
If the stems were well reinforced with florist tape, it might work.
Reply:You could try using dried hydrangea flowers. They dry beautifully, and can be sprayed to make them more durable. And if you would like to preserve your bouquet as a souvenir of the day--well, using dried ones, it's already preserved!
Reply:yes
What is the best time to find hydrangeas?
What months are they easier to find in floral shops? I would like to use them in a June wedding, but will they be available at that time?
What is the best time to find hydrangeas?
June should be fine. They are in the shops now and coming into bloom. I would suggest pre ordering to be sure you get the type you want. The white lace caps and panicle hydrangas are great. If you let the guests take them at the end they may even have a reminder of the wedding growing in their garden!
What is the best time to find hydrangeas?
June should be fine. They are in the shops now and coming into bloom. I would suggest pre ordering to be sure you get the type you want. The white lace caps and panicle hydrangas are great. If you let the guests take them at the end they may even have a reminder of the wedding growing in their garden!
Hydrangea size?
I have a few Hydrangeas that have been in the ground for about two years and each year they only seem to come back and grow to about 6 to 8 inches in height. (Zone 7) I dont trim the dead stems from the previous year because I have been told the provide nutrients throughout the winter month to the root system. When I planted them a used mushroom compost and since mulched with organic compost the following year. One is in full sun about 8 hours a day and the other in partial sun about 3 to 4 hours a day, and yet another a forgot about in almost full shade all day except for maybe an hour a day under some vines on a fence. All are the same height now in late July no matter where they seem to be planted........Any help here to make them bigger?
Hydrangea size?
Do you know what variety of hydrangea you planted? Some cultivars of H. macrophylla are bred to be compact . Also, if you used too much mushroom compost to amend the soil when planting, it is possible that may contribute to poor performance in your hydrangeas. Mushroom compost is mostly sterile and has not been composted as thoroughly as that in your compost pile; it does not provide nutrients immediately, and may lock up some nutrients in the process of decomposing. I would suggest a slow release organic fertilizer such as Espoma over the course of a couple of seasons. For further information, try these websites: http://www.conweb.com/hydrangea/ or http://squtch.quiet-like-a-panther.org/s...
Reply:this could be what there suppose to grow in a season as not get too big too fast there are diffrent kinds and colors
Reply:hm. I got one of those "box with a stick in it" things from my boyfriend when we just started dating, about a year and a few months ago. Planted it in a pot... it grew 3 sprouts 8 inches tall. Planted it in the garden last fall, in a semishaded position, watered well all spring since it was near some grass I seeded, and it's got three blooms on it and is about 18 inches tall. Not bad for first year.
Yours should be doing similar things. If they are not... were they in some sort of "plant the whole pot!" kind of thing? If so, I have found that those things do not generally decompose the way they're supposed to. Or, if you have really hard or rocky soil, the plant might be stuck in the hole... that is, it might not be able to get into the surrounding soil. With that sort of soil, you have to dig a hole meant for a much larger plant... like 3x the size of the root ball you're planting... and fill most of it back in with good loose (friable) soil.
I'd dig one of them up to look at the root system, see if it's stuck in a pot or stuck in the hole.
Hydrangea size?
Do you know what variety of hydrangea you planted? Some cultivars of H. macrophylla are bred to be compact . Also, if you used too much mushroom compost to amend the soil when planting, it is possible that may contribute to poor performance in your hydrangeas. Mushroom compost is mostly sterile and has not been composted as thoroughly as that in your compost pile; it does not provide nutrients immediately, and may lock up some nutrients in the process of decomposing. I would suggest a slow release organic fertilizer such as Espoma over the course of a couple of seasons. For further information, try these websites: http://www.conweb.com/hydrangea/ or http://squtch.quiet-like-a-panther.org/s...
Reply:this could be what there suppose to grow in a season as not get too big too fast there are diffrent kinds and colors
Reply:hm. I got one of those "box with a stick in it" things from my boyfriend when we just started dating, about a year and a few months ago. Planted it in a pot... it grew 3 sprouts 8 inches tall. Planted it in the garden last fall, in a semishaded position, watered well all spring since it was near some grass I seeded, and it's got three blooms on it and is about 18 inches tall. Not bad for first year.
Yours should be doing similar things. If they are not... were they in some sort of "plant the whole pot!" kind of thing? If so, I have found that those things do not generally decompose the way they're supposed to. Or, if you have really hard or rocky soil, the plant might be stuck in the hole... that is, it might not be able to get into the surrounding soil. With that sort of soil, you have to dig a hole meant for a much larger plant... like 3x the size of the root ball you're planting... and fill most of it back in with good loose (friable) soil.
I'd dig one of them up to look at the root system, see if it's stuck in a pot or stuck in the hole.
How do I keep fresh cut hydrangeas looking pretty for a long time?
They wilt so quickly I hate to cut them, but I have so many it's a shame not to.
How do I keep fresh cut hydrangeas looking pretty for a long time?
I have used an aspirin in the vase to help the stems supply water to the flowers for a longer time period.
Reply:enjoy them while they last but do know they look lovely dried also.When mine dry out I remove water from vase and enjoy them dried.
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How do I keep fresh cut hydrangeas looking pretty for a long time?
I have used an aspirin in the vase to help the stems supply water to the flowers for a longer time period.
Reply:enjoy them while they last but do know they look lovely dried also.When mine dry out I remove water from vase and enjoy them dried.
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Do I have to repot my hydrangeas when I get them in a plastic nursery pot?
I received this as a gift, and not sure how I need to care for it. They have beautiful violet blooms, and I would like to keep them in good condition.
P.S. I live am in the southern California climate.
Do I have to repot my hydrangeas when I get them in a plastic nursery pot?
I wouldn't right away I would wait till it stops blooming. but after it stops blooming I would. right now if you repot the hydrangea it might shock it and it will die.
Reply:It's always better for the plant to repot it as the stuff it comes in really isn't soil with needed nutrients.
Reply:Absolutely. If you leave them in the plastic pot they will get root bound. Dig a hole larger than the plant (needs sun) Use some good potting soil. Mine come back up every year.
Reply:You would do well to bump them up to double or triple the current pot size. It will be a lot easier to keep the blooms from witling so often as it will allow a larger root space and more water to support them.
Reply:You can keep them in the plastic nursery pot.
Click this link:
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/faq....
P.S. I live am in the southern California climate.
Do I have to repot my hydrangeas when I get them in a plastic nursery pot?
I wouldn't right away I would wait till it stops blooming. but after it stops blooming I would. right now if you repot the hydrangea it might shock it and it will die.
Reply:It's always better for the plant to repot it as the stuff it comes in really isn't soil with needed nutrients.
Reply:Absolutely. If you leave them in the plastic pot they will get root bound. Dig a hole larger than the plant (needs sun) Use some good potting soil. Mine come back up every year.
Reply:You would do well to bump them up to double or triple the current pot size. It will be a lot easier to keep the blooms from witling so often as it will allow a larger root space and more water to support them.
Reply:You can keep them in the plastic nursery pot.
Click this link:
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/faq....
How often should I water my hydrangeas?
I know they need a lot of water. Someone told me they should be watered twice daily, which seems excessive and time-consuming.
Any ideas?
How often should I water my hydrangeas?
You can soak them really good just once a day but you should put mulch around them to hold the moisture also I have a large bucket next to them I poked a few very small holes in the bottom fill it up and it will water slowly that way.
Reply:it all depends on where you live. twice a day is way too much, maybe they meant twice a week.
if you live in a dry area then every other day should be fine.
when i lived in georgia, where the ground is rich and holds moisture, i only watered mine about once a week and they were huge.
you can also go online and just type in how to care for hydrangeas and you will get helpful sites.
good luck.
Reply:the soil should be constantly moist...I have no idea what climate you live in so it's hard to guess how much water you need to give them.
Reply:watering twice daily is good try mulching around base of plants to retain moisture and dig in compost with water retaining granules to keep a higher level of moisture around base of shrub
Reply:depends on the soil, just keep them moist,mulch is great,some mulch have bugs so buy from a reputable dealer,try water at dusk to avoid evaporation from the hot sun. good luck and happy gardening, and don't forget to talk to your flowers they need love too :)
Reply:once the plant has established itself it should not require any more than the equivalent of one inch of water per week, that can be obtained in my area. new England by deep root watering once or twice a week, too much water is as bad as too little. just remember that if it rains or showers for a day that usually is only equal to a 1/4 to 1/2 an inch at most. mulching helps retain moisture just keep it away from the stems as it can cause rotting . hydrangeas don't require allot of water once established..blanco;
Any ideas?
How often should I water my hydrangeas?
You can soak them really good just once a day but you should put mulch around them to hold the moisture also I have a large bucket next to them I poked a few very small holes in the bottom fill it up and it will water slowly that way.
Reply:it all depends on where you live. twice a day is way too much, maybe they meant twice a week.
if you live in a dry area then every other day should be fine.
when i lived in georgia, where the ground is rich and holds moisture, i only watered mine about once a week and they were huge.
you can also go online and just type in how to care for hydrangeas and you will get helpful sites.
good luck.
Reply:the soil should be constantly moist...I have no idea what climate you live in so it's hard to guess how much water you need to give them.
Reply:watering twice daily is good try mulching around base of plants to retain moisture and dig in compost with water retaining granules to keep a higher level of moisture around base of shrub
Reply:depends on the soil, just keep them moist,mulch is great,some mulch have bugs so buy from a reputable dealer,try water at dusk to avoid evaporation from the hot sun. good luck and happy gardening, and don't forget to talk to your flowers they need love too :)
Reply:once the plant has established itself it should not require any more than the equivalent of one inch of water per week, that can be obtained in my area. new England by deep root watering once or twice a week, too much water is as bad as too little. just remember that if it rains or showers for a day that usually is only equal to a 1/4 to 1/2 an inch at most. mulching helps retain moisture just keep it away from the stems as it can cause rotting . hydrangeas don't require allot of water once established..blanco;
What flowers would look nice with blue hydrangeas at a wedding?
My colors are different shades of blue and white and the ceremony will be outdoors in July.
I would prefer white flowers along with the blue hydrangeas, but other suggestions are appreciated!
:) Thanks!
What flowers would look nice with blue hydrangeas at a wedding?
I immediately thought White Orchids... how elegant!
Reply:I would use white cala lillies and add a baby pink rose with the blue hydranges, because their centers sometimes host an array of colors from white, green and pale pink. The use of a random pink rose would be complimentary as well as stunning. =o)
Good Luck! Congratulations!
Reply:Lots and lots of pink baby's breath! It will be elegant!!
Reply:white lillies, babies breath in white too.
Reply:Calla lillies or stargazers would be a unusual and pretty.
Reply:Use only the hydrangeas and lots of them!
Reply:White Lilacs
Reply:orbits or tulips when the stem is cut short.
Reply:I wouldn't use another flower, it would detract from the hydrangeas, remember simpler is better, use lots of
white Babies Breath and foliage, it will be beautiful
I would prefer white flowers along with the blue hydrangeas, but other suggestions are appreciated!
:) Thanks!
What flowers would look nice with blue hydrangeas at a wedding?
I immediately thought White Orchids... how elegant!
Reply:I would use white cala lillies and add a baby pink rose with the blue hydranges, because their centers sometimes host an array of colors from white, green and pale pink. The use of a random pink rose would be complimentary as well as stunning. =o)
Good Luck! Congratulations!
Reply:Lots and lots of pink baby's breath! It will be elegant!!
Reply:white lillies, babies breath in white too.
Reply:Calla lillies or stargazers would be a unusual and pretty.
Reply:Use only the hydrangeas and lots of them!
Reply:White Lilacs
Reply:orbits or tulips when the stem is cut short.
Reply:I wouldn't use another flower, it would detract from the hydrangeas, remember simpler is better, use lots of
white Babies Breath and foliage, it will be beautiful
What do you do with hydrangeas when the blooms begin to fade?
At some point, do you cut them back for the winter or leave them alone? We live in the midwest and normally I cut back roses in late Nov. or early Dec.
What do you do with hydrangeas when the blooms begin to fade?
A lot of people in harsh climates just leave the dry blooms on as added winter protection. The theory is that the tips of the plants are at the most risk for winter damage, so if the tips are just going to be discarded anyway, there's really nothing lost. In most cases, next year's buds are already developing just below the level of this year's flower heads, so you don't want to prune back very far in any case. If it's not really unsightly (and I think the spent blooms look pretty cool in many cases) I would leave the faded blooms through the winter and do some gentle pruning come spring.
Reply:Remove the spent flowers down to the first set of healthy leaves.Some hydrangeas bloom on growth produced the year before,so if you prune them too hard you may lose blossoms for next year.Hydrangeas make excellent fresh cut or dried flowers.
Reply:I wish I could help, but I live in the southeast, and we don't have to do anything to most of our garden except wait til spring and it all comes back. Our winters are very mild, and our hydrangea's just sit the winter out in their corner of my front yard!
Reply:We have several hydrangeas and we leave the blooms on until after the worse of the winter is over before removing them so that they protect new shoots from frost damage. If your fortunate enough not have that problem where you are dead head as you would do for more hardier shrubs and plants.
Reply:Hello there.......... leave them for they protect the next year's forming buds from frost and snow in the Winter. I live in the UK but I guess that would be the same almost anywhere in the world. You could, if you wished, trim them off back to the next pair of leaves behind the dead flower head, further back if you want to prune the shrub. If you do trim back further, you will not get flowers next year on that branch. Something to be aware of........I have in the past pruned mine back really hard without any hardship. Just did not have any flowers for one year. .chrissie G
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What do you do with hydrangeas when the blooms begin to fade?
A lot of people in harsh climates just leave the dry blooms on as added winter protection. The theory is that the tips of the plants are at the most risk for winter damage, so if the tips are just going to be discarded anyway, there's really nothing lost. In most cases, next year's buds are already developing just below the level of this year's flower heads, so you don't want to prune back very far in any case. If it's not really unsightly (and I think the spent blooms look pretty cool in many cases) I would leave the faded blooms through the winter and do some gentle pruning come spring.
Reply:Remove the spent flowers down to the first set of healthy leaves.Some hydrangeas bloom on growth produced the year before,so if you prune them too hard you may lose blossoms for next year.Hydrangeas make excellent fresh cut or dried flowers.
Reply:I wish I could help, but I live in the southeast, and we don't have to do anything to most of our garden except wait til spring and it all comes back. Our winters are very mild, and our hydrangea's just sit the winter out in their corner of my front yard!
Reply:We have several hydrangeas and we leave the blooms on until after the worse of the winter is over before removing them so that they protect new shoots from frost damage. If your fortunate enough not have that problem where you are dead head as you would do for more hardier shrubs and plants.
Reply:Hello there.......... leave them for they protect the next year's forming buds from frost and snow in the Winter. I live in the UK but I guess that would be the same almost anywhere in the world. You could, if you wished, trim them off back to the next pair of leaves behind the dead flower head, further back if you want to prune the shrub. If you do trim back further, you will not get flowers next year on that branch. Something to be aware of........I have in the past pruned mine back really hard without any hardship. Just did not have any flowers for one year. .chrissie G
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How do I winter Hydrangeas in Southern Ontario in the garden?
Hydrangeas bloom on " second year growth " so you dont want to cut them back. That is, the flowers will only bloom on stems that grew and didn't flower the year before. They may seem dead after the first frost, but you shouldn't cut them if you want flowers next spring. Let the plant take it's natural course...in the spring you will see new buds on the canes. If they do not bud and turn brown and brittle, you can remove them by cutting them at the base. Also, to turn the hydrangea flowers blue instead of pink, add a little Aluminum Sulfate to the soil in early spring..follow package directions. It is sold at any garden store or nursery.
How do I winter Hydrangeas in Southern Ontario in the garden?
After the first Freeze has blackend the tops, cut them down- %26amp; put a layer of Mulch (leaves work fine) over them until the Spring. Remove it in early April- %26amp; there you go! :)
How do I winter Hydrangeas in Southern Ontario in the garden?
After the first Freeze has blackend the tops, cut them down- %26amp; put a layer of Mulch (leaves work fine) over them until the Spring. Remove it in early April- %26amp; there you go! :)
What to do with hydrangeas from a wholesaler?
I picked up some hydrangeas from a wholesaler this afternoon. They came with little gel packets on the end of each stem.
Should I take them off and put them in water?
What to do with hydrangeas from a wholesaler?
flowers or cuttings?
makes a difference
for cut flowers...
follow this care sheet
http://www.flowersbulbs.com/flowercare.p...
for rooted/ing cuttings...
follow the tip sheet
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/prop...
hope that helps
Reply:Can you give use a little more info?
Should I take them off and put them in water?
What to do with hydrangeas from a wholesaler?
flowers or cuttings?
makes a difference
for cut flowers...
follow this care sheet
http://www.flowersbulbs.com/flowercare.p...
for rooted/ing cuttings...
follow the tip sheet
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/prop...
hope that helps
Reply:Can you give use a little more info?
Do hydrangeas that I´ll keep in our home like direct or indirect sunlight?
We live in Germany, and I don´t understand all of the directions in Deutsch.
Does this plant like direct or indirect sunlight?
How often does it need water?
Is there something natural I can feed it instead of chemical food?
Do hydrangeas that I´ll keep in our home like direct or indirect sunlight?
first of all i just want to say i never ben to germany but i work at a nursery so heres some tips * Most hydrangeas enjoy morning sunlight with peppery afternoon shade.
* Keep your hydrangeas growing happily with a nice layer of mulch around the base of the plant.
* Only prune your hydrangea to remove dead wood or to shape the plant after it has bloomed.
* Aluminum sulfate may be added to the soil around your hydrangea plants to turn pink hydrangeas blue.
* Lime may be added to the soil around your hydrangeas to turn blue hydrangea blooms pink in color.
* Adding a balanced fertilizer late in the Winter or early in the Spring is all that is usually needed to properly feed hydrangeas.
* Keep hydrangea plants well watered during dry spells.
* Fresh cut hydrangea makes a wonderful bouquet for special occasions.
Reply:They don't mind the shade although they can grow leggy keep trimmed back to fresh growth after the flowers have died off.
They are beautiful I treated myself to 3 plants last year they are in one of my shadiest spots I don't think they care for too much sun. But most things enjoy a bit. I live in the east of England.
Does this plant like direct or indirect sunlight?
How often does it need water?
Is there something natural I can feed it instead of chemical food?
Do hydrangeas that I´ll keep in our home like direct or indirect sunlight?
first of all i just want to say i never ben to germany but i work at a nursery so heres some tips * Most hydrangeas enjoy morning sunlight with peppery afternoon shade.
* Keep your hydrangeas growing happily with a nice layer of mulch around the base of the plant.
* Only prune your hydrangea to remove dead wood or to shape the plant after it has bloomed.
* Aluminum sulfate may be added to the soil around your hydrangea plants to turn pink hydrangeas blue.
* Lime may be added to the soil around your hydrangeas to turn blue hydrangea blooms pink in color.
* Adding a balanced fertilizer late in the Winter or early in the Spring is all that is usually needed to properly feed hydrangeas.
* Keep hydrangea plants well watered during dry spells.
* Fresh cut hydrangea makes a wonderful bouquet for special occasions.
Reply:They don't mind the shade although they can grow leggy keep trimmed back to fresh growth after the flowers have died off.
They are beautiful I treated myself to 3 plants last year they are in one of my shadiest spots I don't think they care for too much sun. But most things enjoy a bit. I live in the east of England.
Can I cut the old wood off my hydrangeas?
I live in Georgia and it is getting cooler, we moved in a new house and the hydrangeas still have the old wood (no blooms) from last year (spring). Would it hurt them if I cut it off now? They look awful!!! They are starting to bloom and get fuller but it would look much better if I can cut it off without killing them!
Can I cut the old wood off my hydrangeas?
find your plant here...
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/
I'm thinking you have a PeeGee?... white blooms , blooming now?.... if so, go ahead and cut out the dead wood...IF you find your plant on that site and it IS a Paniculata.... if it's a mophead or lacecap don't cut anything until AFTER it blooms next spring and that branch is STILL dead .... read up on that site about pruning, too... will help get your hydrangea in it's best shape possible............
Reply:LF above is right because hydrangeas bloom on those stalks. The more you cut back those stalks the less height the plant will have the following year. When I first planted my small gallon hydrangeas I would cut them back to the ground and was wondering why mine were so much smaller than my neighbor's planted at the same time. She was only pruning off the blooms and a couple of inches of woody stalk. Since I started to do that, mine is now 6-7 foot tall...You won't kill them by hard pruning them, but you will stunt their growth next year.
Reply:As awful as they look they are revitalizing themselves. In other words pottung energy back into their roots. Those "sticks" will also re-bloom, those that do not next year, mark for culling. If you really cannot stand it, burlap them for the winter.
Reply:As beautiful as Hydrangea can be, there are many different varieties. Different kinds have different pruning requirements.
There are those that bloom on old wood. This is the majority of Hydrangea. If you prune the old wood, you might be taking the risk of cutting off next year's flower buds. You should not prune this type of hydrangea until early in the Spring.
Then there are those that bloom on new wood. For these, it is ok to do some late pruning, because new stems will grow the following season and thus you will have flowers.
The key is to find out what kind of Hydrangea you have. If it does flower at this time, it is a late blooming one, and very well might be the PeeGee. If you determine that it is, you can prune it now, as it will bloom on new wood.
Hope this helps!
Susan
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Can I cut the old wood off my hydrangeas?
find your plant here...
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/
I'm thinking you have a PeeGee?... white blooms , blooming now?.... if so, go ahead and cut out the dead wood...IF you find your plant on that site and it IS a Paniculata.... if it's a mophead or lacecap don't cut anything until AFTER it blooms next spring and that branch is STILL dead .... read up on that site about pruning, too... will help get your hydrangea in it's best shape possible............
Reply:LF above is right because hydrangeas bloom on those stalks. The more you cut back those stalks the less height the plant will have the following year. When I first planted my small gallon hydrangeas I would cut them back to the ground and was wondering why mine were so much smaller than my neighbor's planted at the same time. She was only pruning off the blooms and a couple of inches of woody stalk. Since I started to do that, mine is now 6-7 foot tall...You won't kill them by hard pruning them, but you will stunt their growth next year.
Reply:As awful as they look they are revitalizing themselves. In other words pottung energy back into their roots. Those "sticks" will also re-bloom, those that do not next year, mark for culling. If you really cannot stand it, burlap them for the winter.
Reply:As beautiful as Hydrangea can be, there are many different varieties. Different kinds have different pruning requirements.
There are those that bloom on old wood. This is the majority of Hydrangea. If you prune the old wood, you might be taking the risk of cutting off next year's flower buds. You should not prune this type of hydrangea until early in the Spring.
Then there are those that bloom on new wood. For these, it is ok to do some late pruning, because new stems will grow the following season and thus you will have flowers.
The key is to find out what kind of Hydrangea you have. If it does flower at this time, it is a late blooming one, and very well might be the PeeGee. If you determine that it is, you can prune it now, as it will bloom on new wood.
Hope this helps!
Susan
http://www.landscape-design-advice.com
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Origin of hydrangea?
what country were they found
Origin of hydrangea?
they come from japan
Reply:From Japan to China, Indonesia, very popular in Nepal.
Reply:They are native to Japan and Korea
Origin of hydrangea?
they come from japan
Reply:From Japan to China, Indonesia, very popular in Nepal.
Reply:They are native to Japan and Korea
Will the acid in a lime kill hydrangeas?
I am getting married soon and am thinking of placing sliced limes in the vase. Will the acidity of the limes kill my flowers - hydrangeas?
Will the acid in a lime kill hydrangeas?
No, people actually add lime to make the colors more brilliant. sprinkle about a cup about 3 inches out and water . In some cases it will change the color. It is not permanent. So no worries. I have seen light blue turn a deep blue and seen some turn pink.
There are lots of places on the net that can give you ideas.
I got to nationalarbor.org for trees. HGTV.com has a gardening link.. good luck
Reply:No, but it may change the color of the flower - only slightly if it's already cut. Acid helps turn them pink, but if it's only for a one day event, you should be fine.
Will the acid in a lime kill hydrangeas?
No, people actually add lime to make the colors more brilliant. sprinkle about a cup about 3 inches out and water . In some cases it will change the color. It is not permanent. So no worries. I have seen light blue turn a deep blue and seen some turn pink.
There are lots of places on the net that can give you ideas.
I got to nationalarbor.org for trees. HGTV.com has a gardening link.. good luck
Reply:No, but it may change the color of the flower - only slightly if it's already cut. Acid helps turn them pink, but if it's only for a one day event, you should be fine.
How do the chemicals that change the color of hydrangeas work?
Ok so i know that hydrangeas growing in more acidic soil will be blue as long as there is aluminum present, which can be done by adding aluminum sulfate, and hydrangeas growing in more alkaline soil will be pink as long as there isn't a lot of aluminum present, which can be done by adding dolomitic lime. But does anyone know of any websites that i can find HOW these different chemicals change the color, like the chemical process and how it affects the color pigments in the flower? THANKS!
How do the chemicals that change the color of hydrangeas work?
Try the following site:
How do the chemicals that change the color of hydrangeas work?
Try the following site:
Can angel star hydrangeas grow on raised mounds of dirt under a tree?
What is the best spot for this and a nikko blue and endless summer variety? what plants would complement the hydrangeas? Thanks!
Can angel star hydrangeas grow on raised mounds of dirt under a tree?
no... the mounds would dry out too fast.... all hydrangea need water..... and they won't compete for it with the tree too well, either....
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Can angel star hydrangeas grow on raised mounds of dirt under a tree?
no... the mounds would dry out too fast.... all hydrangea need water..... and they won't compete for it with the tree too well, either....
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How do you make Hydrangeas bloom pink?
I recieved my hydrangeas pink. Now they are blooming blue. I was told it had something to do with the acid in the soil, and someone else said I need lime in the soil. Someone said I have too much lime in my soil. I did have my soil tested and the readings said my ph was right on.
How do you make Hydrangeas bloom pink?
Add lime to your soil. Lime is basically crushed limestone. It comes in powder or granular form and can be purchased at any nursery or garden center. The lime will lower the acidity of your soil. Acidic soil will make your flowers blue, neutral soil will make your flowers both pink and blue on one plant or change them completely to purple. Lime will "sweeten" your soil and change your flowers to pink. Whoever said there was too much lime in your soil was mistaken. The problem is actually the opposite.
Reply:Your soil must be high in iron content, the only way you can get it to have pink blooms is to plant it in a huge pot of iron free soil.
Reply:ADDING 1 CUP OF LIME TO THE SOIL AT PLANTING TIME WILL PROMOTE BEST COLOR.
http://gurneys.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_08...
Reply:Here is a good one for you. I have two bushes. Each year they are a different color! One will be pink and then the next year blue.
I honestly think they change every other year. I have seen some with three or four different colors at the same time. Someone told me it had to do with their age...........My soil couldn't change one way and change back the next year!!!!! I don't know how the soil could determine color anyway.
Reply:I know to turn them blue you need an acidic soil...and can use aluminum sulphate to do this..but sorry I'm unsure of how to turn them pink....but I believe that lime is the way to go to get pink.
Reply:its right on for normal plants, but you add acid to make them blue and add alkali to make them pink, so yes, add lime. or ask at a garden shop. they know more than we do.
How do you make Hydrangeas bloom pink?
Add lime to your soil. Lime is basically crushed limestone. It comes in powder or granular form and can be purchased at any nursery or garden center. The lime will lower the acidity of your soil. Acidic soil will make your flowers blue, neutral soil will make your flowers both pink and blue on one plant or change them completely to purple. Lime will "sweeten" your soil and change your flowers to pink. Whoever said there was too much lime in your soil was mistaken. The problem is actually the opposite.
Reply:Your soil must be high in iron content, the only way you can get it to have pink blooms is to plant it in a huge pot of iron free soil.
Reply:ADDING 1 CUP OF LIME TO THE SOIL AT PLANTING TIME WILL PROMOTE BEST COLOR.
http://gurneys.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_08...
Reply:Here is a good one for you. I have two bushes. Each year they are a different color! One will be pink and then the next year blue.
I honestly think they change every other year. I have seen some with three or four different colors at the same time. Someone told me it had to do with their age...........My soil couldn't change one way and change back the next year!!!!! I don't know how the soil could determine color anyway.
Reply:I know to turn them blue you need an acidic soil...and can use aluminum sulphate to do this..but sorry I'm unsure of how to turn them pink....but I believe that lime is the way to go to get pink.
Reply:its right on for normal plants, but you add acid to make them blue and add alkali to make them pink, so yes, add lime. or ask at a garden shop. they know more than we do.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
How do I prepare Hydrangeas for winter?
Hi,
I moved into a new house this summer and the landscaping included a whole lot of really nice hydrangeas. With winter coming, I`m wondering how I should trim them/cover them up before snowfall. The leaves at the base have started to grow yellow already.
I live in montreal, Canada so when winter comes, it really comes.
How do I prepare Hydrangeas for winter?
there is lots of hydrangea info here....
www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com
very nice folks there and the FAQ's have good answers, too... there's a specific page there about wintering hydrangeas....
I'm going to guess that you have the late season hydrangeas like Annabelle.... look that one up on that site and see if it's that one, then look at what it says about pruning....
Reply:I live in the midwestern united states, so I can relate.
Do not trim them. Always trim them right directly after flowering only, as the new buds set for next year, so no pruning now for us. If you have one called annabella, it gets trimmed back in march.
You don't have to do anything to the hydrangeas. You can leave them as they are, they can add some interest in the winter garden. The leaves will die an fall, and the stems have buds and do lend garden interest for winter.
Only thing that I do us put a 2 inch layer of peat moss around the plant for added fertilizer.
I like to hang old beads or garland on my branches for winter to add sparkle to the garden. Makes them interesting.
I moved into a new house this summer and the landscaping included a whole lot of really nice hydrangeas. With winter coming, I`m wondering how I should trim them/cover them up before snowfall. The leaves at the base have started to grow yellow already.
I live in montreal, Canada so when winter comes, it really comes.
How do I prepare Hydrangeas for winter?
there is lots of hydrangea info here....
www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com
very nice folks there and the FAQ's have good answers, too... there's a specific page there about wintering hydrangeas....
I'm going to guess that you have the late season hydrangeas like Annabelle.... look that one up on that site and see if it's that one, then look at what it says about pruning....
Reply:I live in the midwestern united states, so I can relate.
Do not trim them. Always trim them right directly after flowering only, as the new buds set for next year, so no pruning now for us. If you have one called annabella, it gets trimmed back in march.
You don't have to do anything to the hydrangeas. You can leave them as they are, they can add some interest in the winter garden. The leaves will die an fall, and the stems have buds and do lend garden interest for winter.
Only thing that I do us put a 2 inch layer of peat moss around the plant for added fertilizer.
I like to hang old beads or garland on my branches for winter to add sparkle to the garden. Makes them interesting.
Why are my Hydrangeas only blooming around the rim of the cluster?
Each year my Hydrangeas get full and tall, but then they only flower around the outer rim of each head of flowers. The buds in the very center never open. The plant is in a part sun and part shade location. What am I doing wrong?
Why are my Hydrangeas only blooming around the rim of the cluster?
Do you have lace cap hydgrangeas? Check out this link to see some pictures of some. They are Hydrangea macrophylla, which have lace cap flowers and some have mop head flowers. You seem to be describing the lace caps.
Let me know!
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/lace...
Reply:Yes the hydrangea flower you describe is a lacecap style flower. If you want the big 'fluffy' full flowers you need to buy 'mop top' flowered hydrangeas.
Buy in some additional varieties there are hundreds to pick from and it sounds like you have ideal conditions.
Why are my Hydrangeas only blooming around the rim of the cluster?
Do you have lace cap hydgrangeas? Check out this link to see some pictures of some. They are Hydrangea macrophylla, which have lace cap flowers and some have mop head flowers. You seem to be describing the lace caps.
Let me know!
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/lace...
Reply:Yes the hydrangea flower you describe is a lacecap style flower. If you want the big 'fluffy' full flowers you need to buy 'mop top' flowered hydrangeas.
Buy in some additional varieties there are hundreds to pick from and it sounds like you have ideal conditions.
Can hydrangeas be replanted without dying?
My husband and I are planning to put in a privacy fence. I want to dig up my nikko blue hydrangeas and put them in front of the privacy fence. Bad thing is that we are doing the fence very soon, and the hydrangeas are already starting to bud out with new growth. Will being moved kill them?
Can hydrangeas be replanted without dying?
It won't kill them just make sure you get most of the root ball and water water water.
Edit: Please don't prune your hydrangeas after you transplant. That will definitely kill them. They cannot stand that much shock at one time. I wouldn't even prune them until next year when they have took root good.
Reply:You can replant you hydrangea...No problem!!
Although you might not have a full plant this year,
Next year you will be almost back to normal...
maybe add some bone meal in the hole, and water it all the time..
Good luck...
I love the color, i had a blue one, and i put blue lights in it, it looked awesome!!
Reply:Depending on what zone you are in I would suggest moving them as early in the season as possible. They will go into a bit of shock but they are EXTREMELY resilent. After a bit of ugly time they will spring right back. Possibly dig them up now and keep them in a large container until they can be transplanted.
Reply:Yes you can transplant them, just DO NOT PRUNE them, you said they have new growth on them, why would you prune that off????? The main thing is when you do remove them is that you get as much tap root as possible and unless you can plant them as soon as you dig them, then put them in a bucket of epsom salt, this will keep moisture in the roots and stems. Don't forget to add time released fertilizer in to the hole before you plant. Keep the plants moist but not soggy, do not water the leaves, this is another plant that easily developes leaf spot disease and powdery mildew or downy mildew, water only in the mornings. I grow and bump up hundreds every year, just remember what hydra means, hydrangeas love water, don't deprive them after transplanting. Good Luck replanting.
Reply:dig out a large root ball re plant in new possision then prune the plant by approxly one third water regualy but note plants wont have many flowers
Reply:You can move them, but afterward give them lots of water. They may not be as big as they have been for you this year, but next year they will be just the size you had before you transplanted.
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Can hydrangeas be replanted without dying?
It won't kill them just make sure you get most of the root ball and water water water.
Edit: Please don't prune your hydrangeas after you transplant. That will definitely kill them. They cannot stand that much shock at one time. I wouldn't even prune them until next year when they have took root good.
Reply:You can replant you hydrangea...No problem!!
Although you might not have a full plant this year,
Next year you will be almost back to normal...
maybe add some bone meal in the hole, and water it all the time..
Good luck...
I love the color, i had a blue one, and i put blue lights in it, it looked awesome!!
Reply:Depending on what zone you are in I would suggest moving them as early in the season as possible. They will go into a bit of shock but they are EXTREMELY resilent. After a bit of ugly time they will spring right back. Possibly dig them up now and keep them in a large container until they can be transplanted.
Reply:Yes you can transplant them, just DO NOT PRUNE them, you said they have new growth on them, why would you prune that off????? The main thing is when you do remove them is that you get as much tap root as possible and unless you can plant them as soon as you dig them, then put them in a bucket of epsom salt, this will keep moisture in the roots and stems. Don't forget to add time released fertilizer in to the hole before you plant. Keep the plants moist but not soggy, do not water the leaves, this is another plant that easily developes leaf spot disease and powdery mildew or downy mildew, water only in the mornings. I grow and bump up hundreds every year, just remember what hydra means, hydrangeas love water, don't deprive them after transplanting. Good Luck replanting.
Reply:dig out a large root ball re plant in new possision then prune the plant by approxly one third water regualy but note plants wont have many flowers
Reply:You can move them, but afterward give them lots of water. They may not be as big as they have been for you this year, but next year they will be just the size you had before you transplanted.
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Hydrangea bushes.?
i noticed, today, that the leaves look as though they'd been chewed on and it isn't flowering well. i found a very small pinkish worm on the wood. about the size of an inchworm. anyone know if this could be the problem and how to correct it? i'd truly appreciate any imput. i love that bush.
Hydrangea bushes.?
i had small worms on my hydrangea bushes last year and i used soap and water spray to get rid of them, it is much better than using chemicals. i full a spray bottle with water and few drops of dish soap and them spray the whole plant.
i use it this on must of my plants if they have and bugs on them.
Reply:Go to the nearest garden center and have the 'worm' (or several) in an envelope and also a 'cutting' from your Hydranegea bush. I can't give you a 'really good answer' without seeing both a sample of the bush and the worm, but they have experts there who should know, or will at least be able to tell you 'where to go' to get a good 'diagnosis' and the proper 'treatment' for your bush. Unfortunately, it may be 'too late' for THIS bush, but if you 'treat it properly' and the ground around it, you should at least have much better luck with the next one you plant there ... even the 'same kind and color' of hydrangea, or something 'slightly different' if you decide to 'change the plant' because you 'love' that bush and want 'something different' to commemorate it with. GOOD LUCK.
Reply:Not quite sure of what the worm is,but you can treat it with an insect dust, or Maldison from your garden center. Good Luck!
Hydrangea bushes.?
i had small worms on my hydrangea bushes last year and i used soap and water spray to get rid of them, it is much better than using chemicals. i full a spray bottle with water and few drops of dish soap and them spray the whole plant.
i use it this on must of my plants if they have and bugs on them.
Reply:Go to the nearest garden center and have the 'worm' (or several) in an envelope and also a 'cutting' from your Hydranegea bush. I can't give you a 'really good answer' without seeing both a sample of the bush and the worm, but they have experts there who should know, or will at least be able to tell you 'where to go' to get a good 'diagnosis' and the proper 'treatment' for your bush. Unfortunately, it may be 'too late' for THIS bush, but if you 'treat it properly' and the ground around it, you should at least have much better luck with the next one you plant there ... even the 'same kind and color' of hydrangea, or something 'slightly different' if you decide to 'change the plant' because you 'love' that bush and want 'something different' to commemorate it with. GOOD LUCK.
Reply:Not quite sure of what the worm is,but you can treat it with an insect dust, or Maldison from your garden center. Good Luck!
Hydrangea don't bloom, why?
one blooms beautiful, one next to it hasn't bloomed in last 3 years. are there male and female?
Hydrangea don't bloom, why?
I don't know if this applies to all hydrangeas or just certain varieties, but they bloom on last year's growth. So if you trimmed back any woody shoots from last year, just leaving this year's green shoots, you would have cut off all the flowering shoots.
Also, try feeding it a potassium-rich plant food - potassium encorages flowers and fruit.
Reply:Some types of hydrangeas have blooming lifelines of 3-5 years. After that they no longer bloom. Plenty of water and fertilizer helps though. I've also noticed that they seem do better on the North side of the house. Good luck. At least the foliage is pretty.
Reply:We cut off all the dead heads this spring and that seemed to stop it from blooming . The lady across the street said that is why it didnt bloom.
Reply:Try feeding the non bloomer plant food 15-30-15, or 10-50-10. Make sure the middle number is much higher than the other two.
Reply:We have had a hydrangea for 3 years and it hasn't bloomed yet! Two others bloomed the second year. It depends on the species, how much fertilizer is used, how deep the roots are, and how much it is watered. Some things are worth waiting for!
Hydrangea don't bloom, why?
I don't know if this applies to all hydrangeas or just certain varieties, but they bloom on last year's growth. So if you trimmed back any woody shoots from last year, just leaving this year's green shoots, you would have cut off all the flowering shoots.
Also, try feeding it a potassium-rich plant food - potassium encorages flowers and fruit.
Reply:Some types of hydrangeas have blooming lifelines of 3-5 years. After that they no longer bloom. Plenty of water and fertilizer helps though. I've also noticed that they seem do better on the North side of the house. Good luck. At least the foliage is pretty.
Reply:We cut off all the dead heads this spring and that seemed to stop it from blooming . The lady across the street said that is why it didnt bloom.
Reply:Try feeding the non bloomer plant food 15-30-15, or 10-50-10. Make sure the middle number is much higher than the other two.
Reply:We have had a hydrangea for 3 years and it hasn't bloomed yet! Two others bloomed the second year. It depends on the species, how much fertilizer is used, how deep the roots are, and how much it is watered. Some things are worth waiting for!
Please help my hydrangea!?
my hydrangea was doing fine until a few weeks ago. the flowers started to wither and die. i know it's a dumb Q, but that's normal, isn't it? I re-potted it and i water it daily. how often am i supposed to water it and how much? it's been (literally) raining for the past month, so could it be the lack of actual sunshine? thanks for the help! :)
Please help my hydrangea!?
I took this entire article from the Clemson University Home and Garden Information Center at hgic.clemson.edu
Hope it helps you...
Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla, also called bigleaf or French hydrangea, has either pink or blue flowers. Flower color is determined indirectly by the soil pH, which affects the availability of aluminum in the soil. In acid soils the flowers will be blue, in alkaline soils the flowers will be pink. Aluminum is available to the plant in acid soils. Research has determined that the actual mechanism of color variation is due to the presence or absence of aluminum compounds in the flowers.
For blue flowers, maintain a soil pH between 5 and 5.5. Apply aluminum sulfate or sulfur to reduce the pH to this range when you see new growth emerging in April. For application rates refer to the tables in the fact sheet Changing the pH of your Soil, HGIC1650. Information on soil testing is available in the fact sheet Soil Testing, HGIC1652.
For pink flowers, maintain a soil pH of 6 or more by liming your soil. For more information on selecting a liming material and time of application refer to the fact sheet Changing the pH of your Soil, HGIC1650.
MATURE HEIGHT/SPREAD
Hydrangeas are deciduous shrubs that grow from 4 to 12 feet in height depending on the variety.
GROWTH RATE
The growth rate is quite fast.
LANDSCAPE USE
Bigleaf hydrangeas are effective as single plants, massed or in containers on paved terraces.
CULTIVATION
Hydrangeas are easy to grow in well-drained soil, which should contain plenty of organic matter or humus.
Bigleaf hydrangea prefers morning sun and afternoon shade. Avoid planting it in hot, dry, exposed sites. Most people buy hydrangeas when they are blooming, but spring or fall is the best time to set them out. For planting, dig a large hole approximately two feet across and one foot deep.
Bigleaf hydrangea responds to several light applications of fertilizer during the growing season. A general-purpose fertilizer, such as 10-10-10 applied at a rate of 2 cups per 100 square feet in March, May and July is suggested. It is not necessary to remove the mulch when fertilizing, but water soon after application to help dissolve the fertilizer and send it into the soil.
Hydrangeas have such big leaves that they can suffer if set out during hot weather. They need plenty of water, so plan to water thoroughly once per week or more frequently.
Bigleaf hydrangea should be pruned after flowering so they can develop "old wood" to support blossoms the following summer. Avoid pruning after August 1.
One of the easiest ways to propagate bigleaf hydrangea is by layering. This is done by digging a trench near the plant and bending a section of limb down into the trench. Use a knife to remove a small ring of outer bark about an inch wide all the way around the limb. Then, cover the limb with soil, leaving 6 to 12 inches of the tip growth uncovered. Old established hydrangeas may also be divided in the early spring by using a shovel to divide the clump.
PROBLEMS
The most common reason for hydrangeas failing to bloom is winter injury. Other reasons may be too much shade, poor fertility and too much nitrogen fertilizer.
Hydrangeas are susceptible leaf spots and powdery mildew. Insect pests on hydrangea include aphids, leaf tiers, rose chafers and red spiders.
CULTIVARS AND VARIETIES
The cultivars of Hydrangea macrophylla are divided into two groups:
# The "hortensias" have sterile flowers in solid masses, which are often so heavy they cause the stem to bend.
# The "lacecaps" have a center of fertile, relatively non-showy flowers and an outer ring of showy, sterile flowers, which together form a pinwheel effect.
Hortensias:
# ‘All Summer Beauty,’ 3 to 4 feet tall with flower heads produced on current season’s growth, unlike other bigleaf hydrangeas.
# ‘Carmen’, 4 feet tall with large pink flower heads.
# ‘Nikko Blue,’ 4 to 6 feet tall with rich blue flower heads (in acid soil).
# ‘Blue Prince’
# ‘Compacta,’ supposedly more compact than ‘Nikko Blue’ with darker green leaves.
Lacecaps:
# ‘Blue Wave,’ 6 to 7 feet tall with lacecap flowers.
# ‘Coerulea,’ perfect flowers a deep blue and ray flowers blue or white.
Several lacecaps feature silver-variegated foliage: ‘Quadricolor,’ ‘Silver Variegated Mariesii,’ and ‘Variegata.’
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia): This deciduous shrub grows to 6 feet tall and has deeply lobed, oaklike, 8-inch leaves, which turn bronze in fall. The white flowers turn pinkish as they age.
‘Snow Queen’ has large white flower clusters.‘Snowflake’ has a double-flowered appearance.‘Harmony’ is a low-growing shrub, 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide, with spectacular 12-inch cones of sterile flowers.
Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala): This is a deciduous vine, which climbs high by clinging aerial rootlets. Leaves are roundish, 2 to 4 inches long. The white flower clusters are 6 to 10 inches wide in lacecap effect. Old plants have a peeling, cinnamon-colored bark.
Smooth or Snowhill Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens): This is a 5-foot-tall deciduous shrub with oval, grayish green, 4- to 8- inch leaves. Flowers are dull white and bloom late June through September.
‘Annabelle’ produces enormous (to 1 foot) globular clusters of sterile white flowers on a plant about 4 feet tall.
‘Grandiflora’ has 6-inch clusters on a similarly sized plant.
Peegee Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata): This is a 10- to 15-foot shrub or up to 25-foot tree. Leaves are 5 inches long and turn bronze in fall. Flowers are mainly fertile, in 10- to 15-inch clusters, white slowly fading to pink in fall. Peegee hydrangeas are tolerant of city conditions and grow well in seaside gardens. ‘Tardiva’ flowers later, in August and September. ‘Praecox’ grows 10 to 15 feet tall and flowers in June.
Hydrangea serrata is a small (to 5 feet tall) deciduous shrub similar to H. macrophylla but smaller, with smaller leaves and smaller flowers.
‘Blue Billow’ is only 3 feet tall.
Prepared by Marjan Kluepfel, HGIC Information Specialist, and Bob Polomski, Extension Consumer Horticulturist, Clemson University.
This information is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service is implied. All recommendations are for South Carolina conditions and may not apply to other areas. Use pesticides only according to the directions on the label. All recommendations for pesticide use are for South Carolina only and were legal at the time of publication, but the status of registration and use patterns are subject to change by action of state and federal regulatory agencies. Follow all directions, precautions and restrictions that are listed. (New 4/02).
The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service
offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer.
Clemson University Cooperating with U.S. Department of Agriculture, South Carolina Counties, Extension Service, Clemson, South Carolina. Issued in Furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914
Public Service Activities
Reply:Hydrangea's like to be in their original soil when you repoted it did you put some of the original soil back in? They also thrive if you feed them cold tea try that. I hope that will be useful.
Please help my hydrangea!?
I took this entire article from the Clemson University Home and Garden Information Center at hgic.clemson.edu
Hope it helps you...
Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla, also called bigleaf or French hydrangea, has either pink or blue flowers. Flower color is determined indirectly by the soil pH, which affects the availability of aluminum in the soil. In acid soils the flowers will be blue, in alkaline soils the flowers will be pink. Aluminum is available to the plant in acid soils. Research has determined that the actual mechanism of color variation is due to the presence or absence of aluminum compounds in the flowers.
For blue flowers, maintain a soil pH between 5 and 5.5. Apply aluminum sulfate or sulfur to reduce the pH to this range when you see new growth emerging in April. For application rates refer to the tables in the fact sheet Changing the pH of your Soil, HGIC1650. Information on soil testing is available in the fact sheet Soil Testing, HGIC1652.
For pink flowers, maintain a soil pH of 6 or more by liming your soil. For more information on selecting a liming material and time of application refer to the fact sheet Changing the pH of your Soil, HGIC1650.
MATURE HEIGHT/SPREAD
Hydrangeas are deciduous shrubs that grow from 4 to 12 feet in height depending on the variety.
GROWTH RATE
The growth rate is quite fast.
LANDSCAPE USE
Bigleaf hydrangeas are effective as single plants, massed or in containers on paved terraces.
CULTIVATION
Hydrangeas are easy to grow in well-drained soil, which should contain plenty of organic matter or humus.
Bigleaf hydrangea prefers morning sun and afternoon shade. Avoid planting it in hot, dry, exposed sites. Most people buy hydrangeas when they are blooming, but spring or fall is the best time to set them out. For planting, dig a large hole approximately two feet across and one foot deep.
Bigleaf hydrangea responds to several light applications of fertilizer during the growing season. A general-purpose fertilizer, such as 10-10-10 applied at a rate of 2 cups per 100 square feet in March, May and July is suggested. It is not necessary to remove the mulch when fertilizing, but water soon after application to help dissolve the fertilizer and send it into the soil.
Hydrangeas have such big leaves that they can suffer if set out during hot weather. They need plenty of water, so plan to water thoroughly once per week or more frequently.
Bigleaf hydrangea should be pruned after flowering so they can develop "old wood" to support blossoms the following summer. Avoid pruning after August 1.
One of the easiest ways to propagate bigleaf hydrangea is by layering. This is done by digging a trench near the plant and bending a section of limb down into the trench. Use a knife to remove a small ring of outer bark about an inch wide all the way around the limb. Then, cover the limb with soil, leaving 6 to 12 inches of the tip growth uncovered. Old established hydrangeas may also be divided in the early spring by using a shovel to divide the clump.
PROBLEMS
The most common reason for hydrangeas failing to bloom is winter injury. Other reasons may be too much shade, poor fertility and too much nitrogen fertilizer.
Hydrangeas are susceptible leaf spots and powdery mildew. Insect pests on hydrangea include aphids, leaf tiers, rose chafers and red spiders.
CULTIVARS AND VARIETIES
The cultivars of Hydrangea macrophylla are divided into two groups:
# The "hortensias" have sterile flowers in solid masses, which are often so heavy they cause the stem to bend.
# The "lacecaps" have a center of fertile, relatively non-showy flowers and an outer ring of showy, sterile flowers, which together form a pinwheel effect.
Hortensias:
# ‘All Summer Beauty,’ 3 to 4 feet tall with flower heads produced on current season’s growth, unlike other bigleaf hydrangeas.
# ‘Carmen’, 4 feet tall with large pink flower heads.
# ‘Nikko Blue,’ 4 to 6 feet tall with rich blue flower heads (in acid soil).
# ‘Blue Prince’
# ‘Compacta,’ supposedly more compact than ‘Nikko Blue’ with darker green leaves.
Lacecaps:
# ‘Blue Wave,’ 6 to 7 feet tall with lacecap flowers.
# ‘Coerulea,’ perfect flowers a deep blue and ray flowers blue or white.
Several lacecaps feature silver-variegated foliage: ‘Quadricolor,’ ‘Silver Variegated Mariesii,’ and ‘Variegata.’
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia): This deciduous shrub grows to 6 feet tall and has deeply lobed, oaklike, 8-inch leaves, which turn bronze in fall. The white flowers turn pinkish as they age.
‘Snow Queen’ has large white flower clusters.‘Snowflake’ has a double-flowered appearance.‘Harmony’ is a low-growing shrub, 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide, with spectacular 12-inch cones of sterile flowers.
Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala): This is a deciduous vine, which climbs high by clinging aerial rootlets. Leaves are roundish, 2 to 4 inches long. The white flower clusters are 6 to 10 inches wide in lacecap effect. Old plants have a peeling, cinnamon-colored bark.
Smooth or Snowhill Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens): This is a 5-foot-tall deciduous shrub with oval, grayish green, 4- to 8- inch leaves. Flowers are dull white and bloom late June through September.
‘Annabelle’ produces enormous (to 1 foot) globular clusters of sterile white flowers on a plant about 4 feet tall.
‘Grandiflora’ has 6-inch clusters on a similarly sized plant.
Peegee Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata): This is a 10- to 15-foot shrub or up to 25-foot tree. Leaves are 5 inches long and turn bronze in fall. Flowers are mainly fertile, in 10- to 15-inch clusters, white slowly fading to pink in fall. Peegee hydrangeas are tolerant of city conditions and grow well in seaside gardens. ‘Tardiva’ flowers later, in August and September. ‘Praecox’ grows 10 to 15 feet tall and flowers in June.
Hydrangea serrata is a small (to 5 feet tall) deciduous shrub similar to H. macrophylla but smaller, with smaller leaves and smaller flowers.
‘Blue Billow’ is only 3 feet tall.
Prepared by Marjan Kluepfel, HGIC Information Specialist, and Bob Polomski, Extension Consumer Horticulturist, Clemson University.
This information is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service is implied. All recommendations are for South Carolina conditions and may not apply to other areas. Use pesticides only according to the directions on the label. All recommendations for pesticide use are for South Carolina only and were legal at the time of publication, but the status of registration and use patterns are subject to change by action of state and federal regulatory agencies. Follow all directions, precautions and restrictions that are listed. (New 4/02).
The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service
offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer.
Clemson University Cooperating with U.S. Department of Agriculture, South Carolina Counties, Extension Service, Clemson, South Carolina. Issued in Furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914
Public Service Activities
Reply:Hydrangea's like to be in their original soil when you repoted it did you put some of the original soil back in? They also thrive if you feed them cold tea try that. I hope that will be useful.
Hydrangea flowers ?
When should I remove last years flower heads on a lace leaf hydragea ?
Hydrangea flowers ?
Anytime now,they've served their purpose protecting the new growth.Just cut back to the first two prominent buds on the stem-assume that it's a lace head hydrangea.
Reply:After all risk of frost has gone
Reply:Now would be a good time. Cut back to a couple of strong buds and remove old wood from the centre of the plant to prevent it from becoming congested.
The flowers are best left on over winter as they help protect the plant from frosts.
Reply:I leave the heads on over winter as they provide shelter for insects. I remove them when the first buds break green, which is just about now in middle England.
Reply:anytime.... but remove ONLY the flower head, don't cut any part of the branch behind it.... that first bud could contain a flower for later!!.....
Reply:When it begins leafing out in the Spring. February is the time to trim a hydrangea. Don't do it after then.
Call your County Extension Agent for your local area regarding what zone you live in. They are very knowledgeable and provide services free of charge - your tax dollars pay their salary! They will even come out to your home, test your soil, and direct you as to any problems you are having with your soil, grass, plants, trees, etc.
Reply:its really not needed,as these plants where %26amp; are growing wild yet never had this done .
Reply:you should of already started to remove them.
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Hydrangea flowers ?
Anytime now,they've served their purpose protecting the new growth.Just cut back to the first two prominent buds on the stem-assume that it's a lace head hydrangea.
Reply:After all risk of frost has gone
Reply:Now would be a good time. Cut back to a couple of strong buds and remove old wood from the centre of the plant to prevent it from becoming congested.
The flowers are best left on over winter as they help protect the plant from frosts.
Reply:I leave the heads on over winter as they provide shelter for insects. I remove them when the first buds break green, which is just about now in middle England.
Reply:anytime.... but remove ONLY the flower head, don't cut any part of the branch behind it.... that first bud could contain a flower for later!!.....
Reply:When it begins leafing out in the Spring. February is the time to trim a hydrangea. Don't do it after then.
Call your County Extension Agent for your local area regarding what zone you live in. They are very knowledgeable and provide services free of charge - your tax dollars pay their salary! They will even come out to your home, test your soil, and direct you as to any problems you are having with your soil, grass, plants, trees, etc.
Reply:its really not needed,as these plants where %26amp; are growing wild yet never had this done .
Reply:you should of already started to remove them.
deodorizers
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