My boyfriend thought he was being helpful and decided to get rid of the plants that the exterminator said shouldn't be so close to our house. He pruned my hydrangea bush down to the nub! It's my favorite plant and I'm a little upset. I'm wondering if I replant the bush in a different location will it survive even though it was drastically pruned? I'm new to plants and gardening so I'm not sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Will my Hydrangea survive?
wait.... the plant has had a tremendous shock and you should not add another shock on top of that one by transplanting it now.... wait and let it send out new leaves and a couple branches ... see that it's watered as needed and give a diluted feeding to help it along... not much fertilizer, just something as a boost..... move it in fall .... early enuff to give it time to put down new roots and recover from THAT shock before cold weather..... again, water well at planting and as needed after....
Reply:Oh yes...it will be fine...plant it in shade to part sun...Fertilize it w/ potassium sulfate(hydranea fertilizer). not likely to see blooms this year. Keep it watered 1-2 times per week...Do not destroy any roots upon re-planting. Replant w/ good peat moss/ top soil...
Reply:I agree. The majority of hydrangeas grow on old AND new wood. It may not be as full this year but shoudl recooperate.
Reply:It might be fine, and will again grow, it just might not bloom any flowers this season. Leave it alone, and see what happens.
Reply:Yes it should survive from the root.
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