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Hydrangea growth
Hi, I have some”endless summer” hydrangeas, 2 which have died. The other ones are not too good either. One is kind of mostly in shade and it’s doing best but I’ve had it about at least a couple to three yrs. and all it eve rdoes is produce leaves. It hasn’t bloomed yet ? The other is smaller even though it’s in shade and sun. When the growing season is over,they go back down and never do anything but leaves. What do I need to do for these please ?
Posted by Sandra Mullins on August 25, 2017
Marianne's Response
Do you live in an area with cold winters? Sometimes the flower buds freeze in the spring. Lack of water and late pruning can also prevent these hydrangeas from flowering. I suggest you contact your local Master Gardener or nursery to see if this type of hydrangea will bloom in your climate. Good luck, Marianne Binetti
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