No Flowers on Your Hydrangea? / 5 Reasons Your Hydrangeas Aren't Blooming

[@debstuart544]

I planted 5 , 2 died and I replaced them, now I have 4 healthy 3' tall bushes, after 3 years 1 has bloomed and is full of flowers 12+, the other 2 bloomed but with just 1 bloom each & 1 has no blooms at all. 3 are planted in a row in my front flowerbed, the other 1 about 7 feet away under my bedroom window, the 5th one died again it was close to the bedroom window also.the no bloom is a beautiful healthy looking bush, just no blooms.

[@gloryb-tv]

The place I moved to 2 years ago has Annabelle hydrangeas throughout the property. Two of them are next to my building. One of those hydrangea plants has the full-size flowers we expect from Annabelles. The other hydrangea had full-sized flowers 2 years ago. But last year and this year, that plant's flowers look like "half-budded" flowers all over the plant. Otherwise, the plant looks healthy. Both of these hydrangea plants get the same amount of sun. They are about 8 feet apart. All of the other hydrangeas on the property look normal. I can't find a reason anywhere on the Internet listing "half-budded hydrangea flowers", much less the reason(s) for it nor how to get the plant to fully bloom with full-sized flowers. Do you have any ideas? Thx.

[@Gardeningknowhow]

I have noticed this complaint frequently this year and have observed it myself. The likely explanation is weather-related. Extreme temperature fluctuations, drought, and late spring freezes may alter blooming habits. 😬

[@gloryb-tv]

​@@Gardeningknowhow Interesting. And just for the one hydrangea plant in the entire neighborhood, including the plant that is 8 feet away? All of the other plants escaped this outcome. That's what I don't understand. If even half of the hydrangeas were doing this, that would be understandable. But one plant, I don't understand how that is possible.

[@LoisPeters-jq7yr]

why are my mophead hydrangeas blooms at the bottom of the plant.

[@Gardeningknowhow]

Some varieties produce blooms along the entire length of the stem, creating an interesting effect.

[@jlnriddick]

Best video I've seen yet that also explains the differences between the different types of Hydrangea! I'm sure I've heard most of it before, but this information was laid out in such a way that made it very easy to follow! Lovely voice, so clear and straightforward, and definitely helpful, as one hydrangea's challenges may not be the same for another type of hydrangea... in my yard anyway. Now to go through with a pen and paper (Boy, does that sound old fashioned! It's just what works best for me.) to make some clear notes so I'm not trying to follow this from memory! There are many tips and tricks concerning why Hydrangeas could be stubborn when it comes to blooming, and I surely haven't watched them all, but this was really really helpful! Thank you so much for providing so much detailed information! I so appreciate it!

[@Gardeningknowhow]

I’m so happy to hear you liked the video! Thanks for watching and for your kind words. Happy gardening! 🌿

[@gfergie18]

Thank you for sharing 💚🙏🏼💯✨🇦🇬

[@margaritagarcia7396]

Which type of Hydrangea you recommend I live in Texas zone 8

[@Gardeningknowhow]

Many hydrangeas are hardy for your zone including the smooth species and many varieties from the panicle family. However, I would suggest to provide the plant afternoon shade in Texas.

[@orlandogiron3569]

Hydrangeas also suitable in tropical regions like philippines?

[@Gardeningknowhow]

Unfortunately, the types discussed in the video are not adapted to tropical regions.

[@LayDeeTee1]

Thank you for such a helpful video! I have a Tuff Stuff Mountain Hydrangea that is in it's 2 yr & has yet to bloom. Last summer it had leaf spot so bad I thought it wouldn't survive. It didn't bloom & I think I pruned it too hard. >>This summer I applied Organic Mycorrhizae Root Enhancer & physically removed all leaves that looked they were starting to get leaf spot, hoping to prevent spreading it. Also used Neem Oil. >>The plant looks much healthier, but no blooms this summer either. >>Thanks to your video...I'm not going to prune it all this year & hope next summer, I'll finally see blooms. 😁 >>New Subscriber now, thanks to your Hydrangea Video! 💯 P.S. ignore obnoxious people commenting with garbage that doesn't even apply to your post. They evidently have no life & way too much time on their hands.😉

[@Gardeningknowhow]

Thank you for your comment. Mycorrhizae is undervalued and a great choice to perk up your hydrangea!