Refresh Your Hydrangeas

This has been an amazing Hydrangea year! Because they bloomed earlier than normal, it may seem like the flowers are passing faster. Continue reading for some Hydrangea dos and don’ts relevant to our current growing season.

Dos and Don’ts

DO Deadhead: If you notice flowers that are drying up and turning brown, cut them off below the flower head but above the leaves. This will encourage rebloom and keep your Hydrangeas looking amazing! In the case of Panicle Hydrangeas, you can deadhead to encourage new blooms but leave the spent ones from the Fall blooming period on to add winter interest.

DON’T Prune: Pruning Macrophylla Hydrangeas takes next year’s blooms off! Make sure to take off only spent blooms and bits of dead wood. Panicle hydrangeas will continue to bloom through fall so the best time for major pruning is late Winter/Early Spring while still dormant.

DO Fertilize: Regular fertilizer will help keep your Hydrangeas healthy and blooming. We recommend using Holly Tone for blue Hydrangeas and Plant Tone for pink Hydrangeas.

DON’T Overwater: Overwatering can lead to root rot which is the cause of many declining plants. While it is important to keep up with watering, it is possible to water too frequently. Look for signs including yellowing, browning, spotted leaves, and wilting – these can all be signs of overwatering.

Follow these simple tips to keep your Hydrangea fresh and enjoy their blooms again!

It’s always best to choose the right plant for the right place. Please visit us so we may help choose the best hydrangea for your specific site/location.