One of the most rewarding things about growing your own plants and caring for the long-term is the fact that you can propagate or grow additional plants from your existing ones. This is true of hydrangeas. With every type of hydrangea you can take a cutting from your existing plant and propagate it such that it becomes an entirely new hydrangea shrub. But, when is the best time to take hydrangea cutting pieces from your shrub? The answer to that…
Hydrangeas are a beautiful shrub that comes in many varieties and offers outstanding flowers and foliage throughout the spring and summer. But deciding when to give your hydrangea a manicure is based on the type you have and the purpose you are fulfilling. So, when do you prune hydrangeas? What time of year to prune hydrangeas Pruning hydrangeas should typically take place after your flowers have grown and before the new bud blooms are showing themselves. Hydrangeas do not require…
The best position is going to be one where there is good drainage, good morning sunlight, protection against the elements, and shade in the afternoon for almost every variety. Read on to learn more about where to plant hydrangeas. Hydrangeas are a beautiful shrub that blooms in the spring and summer. They can grow very quickly and fill up a designated space within the span of a single summer. Some can reach as high as 15 feet or higher. The…
Hydrangeas are very easy plants to grow and there are several forms that you can choose depending on where you live. Whether you have a beautiful big leaf or panicle style variety you can enjoy a beautiful display of Summer color. But the last thing you want is for your hydrangea to start showing symptoms of a disease or pests. So what is happening with your hydrangea, what are common leaf problems to look out for? Leaf diseases The most…
If you are growing your hydrangeas in pots, pruning those hydrangeas is easy once you know the type of hydrangea you are growing. Different types require pruning at different times of the year though in all cases the steps you follow are the same. Steps: Start by taking your sharpest set of gardening secateurs. Sterilize your gardening secatuers so that you do not transfer any bacteria, fungus, mold, or anything else from one plant to another. Cut back the stems…
It is important for anyone who has mophead hydrangeas to understand that these particular shrubs do not have to be pruned back at any time unless they have seen better days or are have grown a little too large. Removing the dead stems from an old bush is really the only pruning that you need to do to keep this plant healthy. And the dead blooms can be removed at any time. If your needs more than a little trim,…
We all know that hydrangeas are a beautiful shrub, one which is easy to cultivate and can withstand many different zones. To that end, there are multiple varieties and they each have slightly different requirements for things like pruning. If you have a lacecap hydrangea it’s important to prune it the right way and that means pruning at the appropriate times. Pruning lacehead hydrangeas Pruning lacecap hydrangeas do not have to be done at any particular time. But if your…
The deep green foliage of the hydrangea is as attractive as the bright bulbs of blooms to many gardeners. Unfortunately, there are numerous issues that plague the delicate equilibrium needed to keep the leaves of the hydrangea lustrous and healthy. Although disease and attacks by insects are common, another problem is one with a variety of explanations – leaves curling. If someone must ask themselves, “Why are my hydrangea leaves curling?” they might be surprised by some of the answers….
Hydrangeas are beautiful plants known for their bright clusters of flowers. When these flowers fail to appear, their absence can cause great concern for careful gardeners. A hydrangea failing to flower is more common than you might think, and one that has multiple causes. Someone interested in their garden’s health should first and foremost figure out why the hydrangea is struggling in its current environment, as deficiencies and poor access to resources are the main reasons for a failure to…
Annabelle Hydrangeas offer pure white clusters of flowers, enormous in size, from June through fall. These flowers can reach up to 6 feet in height and require space to stretch. They do flower on new growth so hard pruning if necessary will not affect flowering but can lead to flower stalks that need support. When to prune You should prune your Annabelle hydrangea very lightly at the beginning of fall. You want to wait until the flowers have faded. If…