Spring Hydrangea Care - 5 Tips for Happy Hydrangeas

[@rosemarygaeta8205]

Last year i had no flowers. This year i cut them back pretty good and put Rose Tone around both my shrubs once in april and may. This year my plants are gorgeous, large with many flowers. I get many compliments.

[@tuyetvo4353]

All bloom beautiful in Spring time.

[@anchamp3514]

I transplanted a potted hydrangea into my garden. It has come up very healthy for the last three years but no blooms! I’m not sure what to do !

[@Gardeningknowhow]

Hydrangeas can certainly be finicky! While pruning, cold weather and nutrient levels can impact bloom production, sometimes all a hydrangea needs is a new planting spot! Time and time again I have seen improvement by just moving the plant to a new spot in the landscape.

[@alicehicks1554]

I had the same thing happen. It finally bloomed the third or fourth year. I was about to pull it up!

[@susanbossung9098]

Please emphasize that some hydrangeas bloom on old wood and should be pruned directly after blooming. If they are bloomed in the #spring they will not bloom at all that season. I had som3one prune my lilac in the early spring and it stopped blooming for 2 seasons. It is very important to know if your bush blooms on old or new wood.

[@Gardeningknowhow]

Excellent point. We do discuss pruning new and old wood in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmHRlGBqjsSpf7c

[@francesbaldwin2526]

Watching this from scotland. still very cold cold here but I have discovered six pots of hydrangeas abandoned. No gardening experience but I want to try to save them.

[@RajiTripathi]

Wealth of information! I love hydrangeas. It is a sad realization that I have been doing everything wrong. Thank you for educating me.

[@melindag3714]

Super video! Lovely images, clear message, very informative . Thank you!

[@adriaknecht9470]

Such a great video! Informative, to the point, and helpful even to the novice garden.

[@Keyboardje]

My H. paniculata never grew well or had much blooms when pruned like is said here (one third or one half). Until I started to only snip off the old blooms and little brown stem later in spring, when the new leaves and buds were already out. Now it grows beautifully tall and big and healthy, and I have more blooms each year! :)

[@mpoimokhafola333]

Always cut too short to produce more flowers

[@lindabarnes7223]

I have eight panicles on order…accidentally placed a double order 😮. Should I fertilize at planting time or not? I’ve read conflicting information regarding fertilization at planting.

[@Patti-1962]

My husband decided to "prune" my favorite hydrangea plant (round flowers) back by removing ALL of the "wooden sticks" this year. Basically, removing all of the flowers for this year. 😬These blooms fill my house with flowers for several months each year. I guess I'll have to buy flowers this year!! I have saved this video for him to watch, so thank you!!

[@Gardeningknowhow]

I am so sorry to hear this! I completely understand how you look forward to your flowers each and every year.

[@jodimcmanus5997]

Tell your husband he killed your flowers so he needs to buy you more bushes now or cut flowers twice per week this year. By the way, Menards home improvement has the original Endless summer hydrangeas hardy to -30degrees that were 25.99 two weeks ago but three years ago Bloomstravaganza were 27.99each with same hardiness

[@Patti-1962]

@@jodimcmanus5997 😂😂😂 Fortunately that was last year, and he has learned his lesson. I have sent him tons of hydrangea videos to watch!! I am looking forward to having vases of flowers in a month or so!! This year I’m learning how to propagate hydrangeas. We have a gorgeous purple one that I would love more plants from. FYI, I live in the south, so we don’t have a Menards..😩

[@paipai2052]

Okkkk.. I think I pruned mine too hard 😅🤣

[@Gardeningknowhow]

Oh no! Luckily they can be quite resilient and even if you lost a few blooms, the plant should put on new growth and fill in.

[@crazycat6833]

Best understandable info on any video I have ever seen. Thank you so much. Going back right now to view again! Thank you!

[@joanberwick2215]

Wonderful, simple to follow, informative and clear.

[@marylarson4905]

Thank you it helps. Hydrangeas are my favorite plant

[@colszewski75]

Excellent easy to follow advice on fertilizing, trimming and transplanting. I saved and shared! Thank you❤️

[@Gardeningknowhow]

So nice of you

[@davidrobinson3744]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@bettyboop1524]

Simple and to the point. So many videos are complicated that I just let the plants do their own thing. I give fertiziler and water and cross my fingers. Many helpful tips here, thank you.

[@lamerrogers7543]

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[@lamerrogers7543]

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[@patriciawatkins3746]

I loved this video. Simple and to the point.

[@philhodgkinson1460]

Very useful video...on how fertilisers keep colours sharp..... thank you.....

[@stephenbell-booth2648]

Hi from New Zealand, appreciate your good advice

[@brieanastraiton3665]

I have 2 hydrangea plants that were grown from cuttings last season. Bought them when they were pretty small still. I brought both inside to my basement for the winter(I live in Minnesota) since I didn't think they were quite ready to be put in the ground when it got cold. They stayed in a hibernation mode until about 2 months ago. At first they were fine and growing new stalks well. Then I noticed curling leaves and wilting. I changed pots w fresh soil and fertilizer when I saw how poor they looked. We had a major swing in Temps last week up into the 80s for about 6 days and it's back to cold and snow. I took them outside for the day during that 6 days. One of the plants was far worse than the other. After going outside the healthy looking one started to look like it's sibling. I've tested the soil in the pots and amending the shortness of nutrients and checked ph which was fine. The one that got sick first lost all new shoots and the buds on the old wood started to yellow and die. I've cut back that one to the closest healthy looking buds on the old wood part. Any suggestions to help get these guys growing and healthy again?

[@Gardeningknowhow]

It sounds like you are doing everything right! The only remedy at this point that I could offer is patience! I am hoping that once temps become more consistent, they will put on new growth and eventually be able to be planted outdoors. How did the roots look now?

[@brieanastraiton3665]

@Gardeningknowhow omg thanks for actually answering my question!! Roots looked pretty good when I transplanted to the fresh soil. Did my best to clean out the old soil but I wasn't able to spray them clean like I usually would. I kinda figured patience was all I could do now. But it's always good to ask the pros on stuff I'm not super versed at. Only been doing the gardening thing for 2 years. Technically this will be my 3rd growing season. Trying to turn my brown thumb green lol.

[@grannygct]

Thank you for your detailed hydrangeas care. I took note and hopefully can apply to my hydrangeas by Spring.

[@vrod1a]

Very informative and to the point, Answers to my questions I couldn’t find anywhere else, Thanks 🙏

[@MinhNguyen-mo5fp]

Thank you so much 😊

[@minhquanle8348]

Thank you for saying very useful things Good luck to you

[@johnfleming6844]

Thanks for a very informative video from a hydrangea newbie!

[@constantinakalimeris854]

Great info thanks so much but I do have a question that wasn't answered in video: if I don't prune them end of July, what do I do with spent blooms of my mophead/ bighead hydrangea that are still on the shrub in the spring? Just leave them on ? Not very pretty and every time I've pruned them in the spring they don't bloom ☹

[@Gardeningknowhow]

The stems that should be cut out in the spring are very woody and somewhat hollow, even lighter gray in color. The difference between these very old stems and newer stems should be distinguishable. Pruning is also not necessary for this group. This video may also help with pruning tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmHRlGBqjsSpf7c

[@constantinakalimeris854]

Thanks so much for your helpful reply. I really appreciate it 🙂

[@Glogluxx]

What type of sun do hydrangeas need? I’m in TX and sun gets super HOT… I haven’t had my looks growing hydrangeas and I love them. Please help!

[@Gardeningknowhow]

In Texas, I would recommend providing afternoon shade and morning sun only for hydrangeas.

[@mel752]

Do you have any information regarding pest control? Mid-summer last year, my hydrangeas appeared to succumb for some kind of pest or disease.

[@Gardeningknowhow]

Leaf spot is the most common issue. This article can help identify and remedy common problems: www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/common-hydrangea-diseases.htm

[@April-py3jc]

My son gsve me a beautiful white mophead type hydrsngea in March for mother's day. It was in glorious full bloom with msny flowers snd is still blooming now in May As its a small plsnt I've kept it inside. 2 weeks ago i decided to give it a little tomato liquid fertilizer. The once brilliant white blooms are now turning a pale green colour. Can you tell me how i can find out which type of hydrangea I have so i can care for it correctly??? Im in the UK

[@Gardeningknowhow]

The plant was more than likely forced to bloom early for the holiday. The flowers could just be spent and fading. The plant, however, may be a florist variety meant to be kept as a short-term houseplant especially if the plant was in full bloom too early and was sold without an identification tag. If you do plant it outdoors, it may or may not be able to over winter in the UK for you.

[@joannduffy5087]

Bought a new hydrangea but the first nite the deer started to eat the flowers, will they die? Or rebloom?

[@Gardeningknowhow]

The plant should recover, but, depending on the type of hydrangea, it may or may not rebloom this year. Do you remember the variety name?

[@sanahayyub5102]

Can I put coffee ground directly from the pack ??? My hydrangeas are loosing their blue color

[@Gardeningknowhow]

We suggest to apply used coffee grounds to your plants only.

[@abtsamroobe9633]

Great information thank you 🙏

[@EspomaOrganic]

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[@mayrobinson9086]

Excellent video, thank-you. Question: I’ve picked up some aluminum sulphate I’d like to try this year. Do I fertilize first and then apply it, vice versa, or combine? If separately, how many days apart? New growth has begun on my plant so it’s time to get started. Thank-you again.

[@Gardeningknowhow]

Hi Mary! Happy to help. The answer would depend on on the type of fertilizer applied. If the fertilizer contains sulfur then you would need to calculate the total amount of sulfur you would be applying to not over exceed the recommended amount. Also, if the fertilizer contains a high level of phosphorus, it would "tie up" the aluminum making it unavailable to the plant.

[@hilltop9098]

I only have one bud on my hydrangea this year, did I go wrong? ❤️🇬🇧

[@Gardeningknowhow]

A harsh winter may have killed off flower buds for this upcoming blooming season - www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm

[@BarbVanslyke-yr9xj]

Is it ok to grow a hydrangea with river rock over the soil?

[@Gardeningknowhow]

Rock is not suggested as a type of mulch for hydrangeas as it can retain a lot of heat. The root system would prefer to remain cool. I prefer using pine bark mulch on my hydrangea plants.

[@Ladyloubug9]

What about lace cap varieties? Thank you for this video 🥰

[@leeannmansfield5254]

Treat lace cap the same as mop heads.....dead head in spring.never prune...

[@Flower_hoarder]

TH🌸NKS‼️

[@bohogirl7329]

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[@SisterShirley]

So happy your channel found me. I like your style. Informative. To the point. Visually appealing. New subscriber from Michigan.

[@Gardeningknowhow]

Welcome!

[@pianonine]

My aborescens growth to over 6 feet tall and droop while many blooms seem too weighty. Should I prune them as they're growing or how to control the height???

[@Gardeningknowhow]

Unfortunately you really cannot control the height. Your best bet would be to install a very large support ring structure to the plant in early spring to help support the branches.

[@mpoimokhafola333]

Thanks for sharing this video with us God bless you

[@karmenletourneau9574]

My Hydrangia isn't blooming, it looks like it is flourishing, the leaves are growing well and are green and look healthy but it isn't flowering for some reason. I believe it is a purplish/blue one. Any advice? I planted it last year.

[@Gardeningknowhow]

This problem is very common amongst gardeners, especially with the type of hydrangea you described. We recently published a new video on the top 5 reasons why a hydrangea may not bloom - kzbin.info/www/bejne/np3Edombitucg6c. We hope this helps!

[@leeannmansfield5254]

When you deadhead make sure its when the new green growth appears in spring....mop head or lacecap.

[@roseleaden4596]

My hydrangea blooms have brown edges . What can I do to get them to be healthy???

[@Gardeningknowhow]

Can you tell me a little bit more about your plant? Is it planted in the ground or still in a container?

[@mimime5376]

Can they be grown in Florida?

[@anitaiyer3434]

My hydrangeas have lot of rabbit damage from winter I hope they revive back again Anything I can do?

[@Gardeningknowhow]

Rabbits can be quite destructive! At this point all you can do is provide the best nutrients for the plants to push new growth. If you haven't yet, apply some fertilizer to the shrubs to kickstart both root and leaf production. We do have an article to help prevent damage by rabbits if you would like to take a look: www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/rabbit-damage-to-trees.htm

[@anitaiyer3434]

@@Gardeningknowhow thank you so much for responding I will apply fertilizer right away and hope it comes back

[@Gumshoe88]

Good stuff!!

[@SSsal-ow1kg]

Whats the best soil for hydrengea ?

[@Gardeningknowhow]

I simply amend my natural soil with compost before planting and have had great success!

[@sondrarichmond1859]

I have a 6-year-old hydrangea creeping vine, but it has never bloomed. It covers a very large trellis. Any suggestions for me to get this to bloom?

[@Gardeningknowhow]

This is such a common question that we have an entire article dedicated to non-blooming climbing hydrangeas! I hope this helps - www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/climbing-hydrangea/climbing-hydrangea-wont-bloom.htm

[@susanendris7662]

i have big blooms on mine do i need to cut all the dead ones off

[@Gardeningknowhow]

Yes, you can deadhead spent blooms to tidy up the plant.

[@nanachavis]

Where do you cut the already spent deadhead off

[@marshallhosel1247]

Thank you, enjoyed the video.