How can I get my various hydrangeas to bloom? and Art in Bloom 2013

How can I get my various hydrangeas to bloom?

My hydrangeas are all healthy but only one is putting out any blooms. What can I do?


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Answer by abertram87
Well, Hydrangeas like to be in partial shade. They are not too paticular about their soil, but heavy on the organics will give you healthy blue blooms with good healthy plants. Moderatly moist. Not wet, not dry. As for pruneing, be carefull not to prue too deeply, or you will not get many blooms, It is a good idea only to prune to shape. In the spring, prune off the old flower heads, normaly the flower heads are left on till spring for winter interest. So allow your hydrangeas to grow to the height you want, then prune them only enough to keep them at that height, nothing more. Prune to shape during the summer months. Keep them in check, but allow the middle growth to grow.

Good luck, Hydrangeas are wonderfull plants, well worth the effort of careing for properly.

Bertram : )

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