7 Hydrangea Care Mistakes To Avoid If You Want Stunning Blooms

[@omaeve]

I noticed that different areas that I’ve lived in the United States. The hydrangeas would lay down on the ground when it got extremely hot and perk back up again is this common

[@Gardeningknowhow]

Very common! They normally perk back up after the sun goes down or after a deep watering.

[@SouthCarolinaTransPlant]

I bought my 1 gal macrophylla hydrangea in late spring. The blooms were faded, but the foliage looked great! Promising, right? I re-planted it in a 5 gallon pot using Miracle Grow potting soil. Since then, its leaves have been curling and dropping. I pulled it out of its pot to see if the soil was too wet or dry. It's barely moist/perfect! Out of concern, I replanted it in fresh, new soil. It sits on our back porch where it gets dappled morning sun. I am confused as to what the issue is! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! TIA!!!

[@Gardeningknowhow]

We are happy to help! There are several factors that could be contributing to the decline of your hydrangea, even though it seems you are taking the correct steps. First, please ensure that your container has adequate drainage holes. The soil should remain slightly moist, but excess water needs to drain. If you decide to repot in the future, we recommend using a soil mix of pine bark mulch and peat moss. This mix will provide the necessary acidity for the plant and promote good drainage. Additionally, thank you for subscribing to our channel!