It has never bloomed since. Pour éviter les gelées tardives, privilégiez une plantation le long d’un mur de la maison ou sous un arbre qui le protègera des dernières gelées de l’année. Protect hydrangea macrophylla from winter frosts, freezes and snow beginning in November or December. Is there a chart of different varieties that show when to prune, growth on old or new wood, when to fertilize and with what. Submitted by Pete Magnant on September 1, 2015 - 6:16am. Trim back the branches by 1/3 to the nearest joint. Spread a 2- to 3-inch-thick layer of organic mulch on the ground over the root area of the hydrangea macrophylla to retain soil moisture and control weeds. Bridal Veil is a Pee Gee type of hydrangea which blooms on the current year's growth so pruning it in late winter/early spring is perfect! There are lots of blooms late summer on this plant now and just a few during the early summer. BONUS: You’ll also receive our Almanac Companion newsletter! Submitted by Gail Connelly on August 28, 2015 - 7:52pm. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on August 30, 2015 - 7:49pm. Alter the color of your hydrangea macrophylla’s blooms by adjusting the soil pH. My other blue hydrangea is a lacecap-type, called ‘Let’s Dance Starlight’, but instead of the huge, mophead-type of flower cluster that ‘Endless Summer’ has, the lacecap hydrangea bears a flat blossom made up of many small, fertile flowers surrounded by a few showy, sterile flowers. Instead of a macro, try an oakleaf hydrangea, which is native to the southeast. I have oak leaf hydrangea. Just read your tips on oak leaf hydrangeas. In most cases hydrangeas will grow back quite quickly, so you may not be able to maintain the smaller size for long. Going from Vancouver to Kentucky is a huge change! I have mopheads and they did not even bloom this year. Hydrangeas do not require pruning but there are still reasons you would do it. Often a plant that is has lush growth but no flowers has been fed too much high nitrogen fertilizer. Submitted by Rae Hedlind on August 29, 2015 - 1:17pm. The farther north you live the more sun they can handle, but they will not grow well in heavy shade. Submitted by Craig Lyman on June 2, 2016 - 11:17am. Native to China and Japan, it was the first Asian hydrangea cultivar introduced to the United States, in 1862. Avoid pruning hydrangea macrophylla in early spring, because this type of hydrangea blooms on old wood and you may remove potential flower blossoms. Get inspired by Robin Sweetser’s backyard gardening tips and tricks. If they have successfully bloomed for you in the past they will recover from their bad haircut and bloom for you again. If you live in a warmer climate with hot summers, select a planting location that offers some protection from the hot midday sun. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on September 3, 2015 - 5:43pm. Hydrangeas can be pruned at almost any season of the year; it depends on the type you have planted. Writer Bio. Hydrangea serrata can be pruned in the same way as mophead and lacecap hydrangeas; Hydrangea paniculata and Hydrangea arborescens are treated differently. We do have a few new blooms growing in but can't see them well through all the deadheads. Thunberg, un élève de Linné, classa les hydrangéas dans les viornes ou Viburnum2 (sous le nom de Viburnum macrophyllum). I was told by my neighbor that his Father-in-law told him to put a piece of copperwire in the ground next to the main stem to help it to grow and bloom. If you are just doing some shaping of plants that are too tall, you want to take the top growth down a little. Submitted by Norman Tufts on January 2, 2016 - 5:32pm. You can leave the plant to grow and thrive and will do so quite well without showing any signs of wear simply because you haven’t given it a haircut. If the plants get big and bushy but have no blossoms they may be overfertilized. If you live in a warmer climate with hot summers, select a planting location that offers some protection from the hot midday sun. We’ve included photos in case you’re not sure which hydrangea you have. Check the location. They still haven't bloomed. Did they die back to the ground this spring? It all depends on when your plant flowers. Hydrangeas macrophylla, commonly called mophead hydrangeas, hortensias or florist hydrangeas, are considered the most popular hydrangea species. Pruning mophead hydrangeas – when and how Our site is reader supported, this means we may earn a small commission from Amazon and other affiliates when you buy through links on our site. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on August 30, 2015 - 7:54pm. I moved from Vancouver Island to Bowling Green KY, both USDA Zone 6B, but oh my what a different climate here; so hot and muggy in summer. Also, avoid pruning the hydrangea after September, because this can harm the plant’s health. Lastly, it might just be the wrong variety for your area. Prune the hydrangea to reduce its size. Hot summer sun will also blast your peony flowers. Les premières descriptions d'hortensias en langues occidentales sont le fait de deux médecins naturalistes, d'abord Kaempfer (1712) puis Thunberg (1784), qui purent se rendre quelque temps à Nagasaki, le seul port du Japon ouvert aux étrangers . I assume since you had some blue flowers it might be a macrophylla. Also, avoid pruning the hydrangea after September, because this can harm the plant's health. And enjoy our free complete Guide to Hydrangeas for all your planting, growing, and pruning questions! Oak-leaf hydrangeas are another North American native, having been discovered in Georgia in 1773. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. When pruning a hydrangea, it's best to take off no more than one-third of the plant at any one time. When is the correct time to prune this variety? I have a very hardy mophead hydrangea planted many years ago by my mother. old given to me for Mother's Day by one of my adult sons. Limelight Hydrangea Shrubs for Sale Limelight Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) is a slightly compact, easy to care for, panicle hydrangea cultivar developed by Proven Winners. They can be dried and look lovely in a winter arrangement. They grow very fast and have to trim them down to see out the window. I did not prune to the ground but just left them as is for the winter. Hormis son nom, l'Hortensia aspera Macrophylla ne possède rien de commun avec le classique hortensia macrophylla bien connu des jardiniers amateurs. Submitted by Lynetta Womack on September 1, 2015 - 8:58pm. Submitted by The Editors on June 3, 2016 - 12:44pm. Submitted by Pamela Jackson on September 14, 2016 - 11:48pm. Is it too hot? When to Prune Hydrangeas. As far as helping next year’s blooms, if your plant has not been blooming stop pruning it, make sure it gets at least 4 hours of sun a day, gets sufficient water throughout the season, and if frost is damaging your buds give the plant some winter protection. L'Hydrangea aspera Macrophylla est un grand hortensia rustique portant de grandes ombelles mauve pâle accompagnées d'un opulent feuillage velu, apportant une note exotique aux massifs d'ombre. Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Zorro’ is a particularly lovely lacecap hydrangea, bearing pretty star-shaped, pink or blue flowers on dark stems. Hydrangeas macrophylla generally grow 3 to 6 feet tall with a rounded shrub form. It has the prettiest blue, purple and pink flowers. However, before you start pruning, it’s important to figure out which type of hydrangea you have. Full morning sun and dappled afternoon shade is recommended. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on August 30, 2015 - 7:31pm. She and her partner Tom have a small greenhouse business and also sell plants, cut flowers, and vegetables at their local Farmer’s Market. My problem is I planted them too close together, and they're too crowded. I do not know what kind my hydrangea mine is but,it looks like a mophead. Use this table to determine when to best prune the hydrangeas in your garden. Macrophyllas bloom on old wood so the buds may be getting damaged by late spring freezes or winter winds if the plants are not protected over the winter. Submitted by Cindy Nicol on August 28, 2015 - 8:35am. L’hydrangea démarre sa végétation assez tôt dans la saison, en général au début du printemps. Along with pruning, properly watering your hydrangeas is essential to helping them bloom better. Some plants bloom on old wood and you would be cutting off next year’s blossoms if you prune it now. Submitted by Darlene P White on May 29, 2018 - 8:59am. My problem is that all of the stalks seem to die off every winter, so I've been pruning them back to the ground each spring. Can I cut off the dead flowers or am I better off letting them fall off? Common names include bigleaf hydrangea, French hydrangea, lacecap hydrangea, mophead hydrangea, penny mac and hortensia. Sarah Terry brings over 10 years of experience writing novels, business-to-business newsletters and a plethora of how-to articles. The Hydrangea macrophylla is hardy down to USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6, where winter temperatures rarely dip down to -5 degrees F. Hydrangeas macrophylla are commonly sold by florists as potted indoor plants during spring, some of which need considerable protection and care to survive the winter months outdoors. Custom programming and server maintenance by, https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/_docs/programs/h…. These hydrangeas bloom in pink, blue or sometimes white flat-topped flowers from late June until August. is there anything I can do this year to help next yrs blooms? My personal solution is to cut a lot of the bigger flowerheads for bouquets or to dry for winter arrangements. If you have older plants that aren’t blooming well, you can cut up to a third of the stems off at the base in late summer to encourage new growth. Most hydrangeas benefit from an application of fertilizer in the spring and one again in the fall. They dont seem to like full sun, cowering . Its flowers are large panicles that start out white and turn dark pink as they age. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on August 2, 2017 - 7:38pm. Even so, its tender flower buds remain susceptible to damage from late frosts. L'Hydrangea macrophylla 'Tricolor', initialement baptisé 'Variegata' est une obtention ancienne, obtenue en 1843, qui possède une personnalité unique et attachante. Thanks. Submitted by KARLA DAVOLI on August 5, 2020 - 10:53am. If there is a lot of dead wood in the spring you can take that out but not all the way to the ground. It is also hardy to Zone 5 and blooms on both old and new wood. If you want pink blossoms, add lime to the soil to make it more alkaline. I usually wait until Spring when my hydrangeas begin to leaf out and after a couple of weeks, the dead branches are obvious and I cut them off at that time. Many hydrangeas have interesting foliage and bark, but most are grown for their large, showy blossoms. I also fertilize it with my leftover coffee and grounds. Bigleaf Hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla). I believe they are mop head variety. I am not sure what is proper pruning of these that will encourage flowering each year. If you’re still confused about when to prune hydrangeas, ask a professional gardener in your neighborhood to help identify your shrub. There are many reasons why hydrangeas don’t bloom. serrata flower on the previous year’s growth and the flowers come from the terminal buds. Plan the perfect garden with our interactive tool →, The Master Gardeners: How to Care for Hydrangeas, University of Rhode Island: Hydrangeas for the Home Landscape, Hydrangeas Hydrangeas: Mophead Hydrangeas. Prune hydrangea macrophylla right after the flowers fade in late summer to remove weaker shoots at the base of the plant. It has attractive, lustrous leaves and large blue, pink, red, or purple flowers. Smooth hydrangeas are North American natives, originally found growing wild in Pennsylvania. I've tried all manner of supports too - tomato cages, wire fencing, peony rings and stakes of all sorts. They tolerate light shade, begin to bloom in June, and continue to blossom until fall. The Endless Summer website recommends using a slow-release granular 10-30-10 fertilizer. You have removed the new buds with your spring pruning. I have a 4 year old Endless Summer and just love it. Submitted by Rose Rawson on September 1, 2015 - 3:16pm. It blooms in April-May and is tall, wide and beautiful. Panicle-type hydrangeas should be pruned in late winter to keep them from becoming overgrown. Cut the bush back about ⅓ in July and hope for blooms next year. There are many panicle-types to choose from. 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. Here is a quick and easy guide to identifying what hydrangea you have and pruning it. They can grow to be quite tall so if it causes a problem every year you might consider moving it to another location. Will these hydrangeas ever bloom again? It supports the stems pretty well and is hard to see. ALso noticed flowers open and fall off peonies far more quickly here in the heat. Water hydrangea macrophylla deeply and thoroughly once a week in the absence of rainfall to prevent the soil from drying out completely. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on September 3, 2018 - 10:02am. Well, it depends on the variety. I cut a few of the lower flowers off because I could not help myself. Luckily, it has the wonderful ability to bloom on both old and new wood, so even though they were a bit later than usual, there were still many blooms. Continue to not prune at all. Hydrangea macrophylla types are the main garden Hydrangeas grown in the UK. If you have older plants that aren’t blooming well, you can cut up to a third of the stems off at the base in late summer to encourage new growth. Oak-leaf hydrangeas don’t need a lot of pruning, but if you want to tidy yours up, prune out the dead stems at the base in early spring. Also called swamp snowball, it is hardy to zone 5 and though it prefers full sun, it can take some shade and still blossom well. I hope you find it helpful! The variety you have might not be appropriate for your zone. I have two Smooth hydrangeas, white with dozens of big beautiful blooms. Don't plant hydrangeas in dry or windy sites. I have Endless Summer and I still do not understand from your article when to prune. What type of fertilizer should I use & when should I use it? Submitted by Robin Sweetser on August 27, 2018 - 7:57am. Am I doing right by my plant??? Even though I’m located in Zone 5, my ‘Endless Summer’ mophead hydrangea—which usually has huge blue blossoms all summer long—was killed to the ground. I have not found a chart but to distill it down, don’t prune until after your hydrangea has bloomed, if you must prune it at all. I live in Zone 8-9. Mid-April pruning: H. macrophylla and H. macrophylla ssp. Hydrangea macrophylla est l’espèce d’hortensia la plus connue et la plus cultivée.Hydrangea macrophylla, l’hortensia, appartient à la famille des Hydrangéacées, l’espèce originale est une espèce côtière du japon. Should I cut them back in spring to about 15-20" high, or will I get no blooms if I do that ? At this point it seems to die back almost to the ground in hard winters and I have been cutting back the dead parts. To prevent flower loss, stagger drastic pruning over three or four years, reducing the size of the plant gradually; Pruning other hydrangeas. Thank you Robin Sweetser for your article on pruning Hydrangea varieties. Perhaps it just needs a little bone meal or other fertilizer that's high in phosphorus to encourage it to bloom. They had beautiful blue blossoms on one plant and pink on another. Looking forward to learning more plants and how to keep them alive and well. Hydrangea macrophylla pruning isn’t difficult. The hot summers do take a toll on these plants so plant them where they get morning sun and afternoon shade and be sure they get plenty of water. Find out how to dry these lovely hydrangeas here. Usually a plant that blooms before June 15th blooms on old wood and those that flower later in the season flower on new wood. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on August 30, 2015 - 7:42pm. … Both mophead and lacecap hydrangeas are considered bigleaf or macrophylla hydrangeas, so they can be pruned right after flowering by cutting back the flowering shoots to the next bud. If that happens, it is probably one of three reasons. I love looking at the plant and love indoor bouquets. Submitted by Mardell on July 9, 2016 - 6:08pm. Tie the shoots together in a bundle using soft twine and wrap the bundle in burlap, or place a cage made from chicken wire over the hydrangea and fill the cage with leaves for the winter. When is the best time and how far down should I prune. Hydrangeas macrophylla, commonly called mophead hydrangeas, hortensias or florist hydrangeas, are considered the most popular hydrangea species. Prune these hydrangeas right after they flower. I dilute it so that it does not burn it. Il est issu de H. macrophylla et H. aspera, entre autres. Plant thieves should be sentenced to hard labor in the gardens they spoil! First it helps to know what type of hydrangea you have. We planted the bush in early May, and it bloomed so pretty. Thank you so much for your quick reply! La famille des hydrangeacées est originaire de Chine et du Japon. I have an endless summer that wont grow, and wont die. I didn't see it in the article. Terry … Find out what variety you are growing and go from there. Have others that I did trim back and had blooms in profusion on those. If those stems are pruned in the fall, winter, or spring, the buds will be removed, and there may be no blooms the following summer. Your article was informative, straight-forward and easy to understand. Feed the hydrangea in late winter or early spring with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer. Submitted by Felicia on June 20, 2016 - 10:57pm. Plant hydrangea macrophylla in a spot that receives full to partial sunlight and has moist, fertile soil. Submitted by Bonnie Jones on July 14, 2016 - 7:03am. I have tried to use rope, individual stem supports and peony rings to support the stems but that looks awful! It blooms a little later than the other hydrangeas, beginning in August. Lack of sunlight could be the culprit; they need at least 4 hours of sun a day. You might consider giving the plants some winter protection like a wire cage full of leaves. When do you prune your hydrangea? Spread a fresh layer of organic mulch once each year in early spring. Although the only essential work is to remove dead wood in spring, these species flower more prolifically when pruned … If you want pink blossoms, add lime to the soil to make it more alkaline. I have one called ‘Pinky Winky’ that has long, cone-shaped white and pink flowers, and also ‘Vanilla Strawberry’, which has panicles that color from white at the tip to pink in the middle and red at the base. If you prune at the wrong time, you could be cutting off next year’s blooms! Sometimes they damage developing buds. This hydrangea is a near twin of the bigleaf hydrangea (H. macrophylla), but with thinner stems and smaller leaves. Also, I was told it needed at least 5 hours of sunlight. Is it getting enough sun? mine are all mop heads. Green bamboo or green wire supports tend to disapper better in the foliage than other devices. What am I doing wrong, and what can I do to keep it from dying off every winter? Plant hydrangea macrophylla in a spot that receives full to partial sunlight and has moist, fertile soil. Anyway, I love my hydrangeas. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on April 27, 2016 - 7:44pm. I do the same as you. Submitted by The Editors on September 2, 2015 - 8:20am. Very few blossoms last year a lot of rain in Oklahoma in the Spring. After the plant has flowered, cut off the longer flowering shoots to a lower bud, which will help your lacecap hydrangeas … The Hydrangea macrophylla is hardy down to USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6, where winter temperatures rarely dip down to -5 degrees F. Hydrangeas macrophylla are commonly sold by florists as potted indoor plants during spring, some of which need considerable protection and care to survive the winter months outdoors. A soil test will tell you what you are lacking. I know that is a trait for annuals but thought I'd ask. Smooth hydrangeas can be pruned back to the ground in the fall or early spring. Panicle Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata • Blooms on new wood; prune in late winter or early spring. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on January 6, 2016 - 10:48am. I just prune the dead stalks. What am I doing wrong? What can i do to help it? Submitted by Robin Sweetser on August 30, 2015 - 7:34pm. size balls of flowers droop. There is no pretty way to support them. It was a beautiful plant with lots of flowers. Is this correct? i have an Endless Summer that is about 5 years old. If your hydrangea has grown quite large, you can prune it in June or July (just after the blooming season) to contain it a bit. Good Luck! Fertilize in the spring by scratching in some slow release fertilizer, well-rotted manure or compost around the base of the plant (not touching the trunk). I live in Tennessee. Would you have any suggestions, please? Sarah Terry brings over 10 years of experience writing novels, business-to-business newsletters and a plethora of how-to articles. The buds for macrophyllas are formed a whole year ahead of time so there is lots of time for them to be damaged. Each successive year the plants come back but with NO blooms!!! If they need pruning to maintain size or shape, do it in the summer, preferably before August. If you want blue blossoms, make the soil more acidic by adding iron sulfate. Like most hydrangeas, plants grown in alkaline soils produce pink flowers, while those grown in acid soils bear blue flowers. It blooms on old wood so you don't want to take out too many branches or you will sacrifice next season's flowers. Now this year (year 4) still no blooms. Both are pruned the same way. I am finding it quite an adjustment to go from where things grow so easily to trying to sort out what will thrive and what won't. I live in S.Fla and growing my Blue ( PINK) Hydrangea in a container outside in east morning sun. I have several Endless Summers & 2 huge big leaf Mopheads. Phosphorus encourages blossoming. If you got a few blossoms this year on old wood then I would guess that you have a macrophylla too. Terry has written articles and publications for a wide range of markets and subject matters, including Medicine & Health, Eli Financial, Dartnell Publications and Eli Journals. Hiw and when do you prune the Endless Summer hydrangea? Submitted by Robin Sweetser on September 2, 2015 - 7:07pm. Bigleaf Hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla • Bloom on old wood; do not prune • Protect in winter. A few summers ago someone clipped a bunch of flowers and branches. If so they won't bloom again until next year since most mopheads bloom on old wood. So it is possible to have a happy oak leaf south of zone 5. The leaves, which are deeply lobed like an oak leaf, turn a rich maroon red in the fall. Watering is critical for any container plant  but especially for water-loving hydrangeas. An essay from earlier this month explains how to deadhead your macrophyllas. Hydrangea macrophylla Does your Hydrangea keep growing bigger and bigger while creating a massive trunk? Your poor plant should have recovered by now. Have your soil tested. Submitted by Susan S. on September 2, 2015 - 8:34pm. If you want blue blossoms, make the soil more acidic by adding iron sulfate. When can I move a couple of them to new homes? Overfertilizing will cause your plant to grow large lush leaves but stunts blossoming. Advertisement. Robin has been a contributor to The Old Farmer’s Almanac and the All-Seasons Garden Guide for many years. My hydrangea plants that have bloomed beautifully this year are now hidden by huge shoots. I Hope this helps. Can you advise? These hydrangeas include two forms: the mophead and the lacecap types. I have the same problem as Linda in Ohio.I have tried cutting them all the way back to base, this year I didn't cut back at all ( someone told me I needed to let old wood there because they would bloom on the old wood).I have 2. blooms on one plant is all. My beautiful blue mophead is looking horrid. Check the amount of sunlight the plants get and don’t over-fertilize. Here is the link https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/_docs/programs/h…. If I cut some for bouquets, will they bloom again this season? Submitted by Cindy flute tutor on September 1, 2015 - 6:57pm. And will it ever bloom again? It sits facing north under partial shade of a pin oak tree. Avoid pruning hydrangea macrophylla in early spring, because this type of hydrangea blooms on old wood and you may remove potential flower blossoms. I try and shake off the excessive water but usually they stay down. Panicle-type hydrangea ‘Vanilla Strawberry’. Unfortunately, after it rains, the stems and blooms fall to the ground due to the weight of the water. The so-called ever-blooming hydrangeas, such as Endless Summer and Blushing Bride, should be treated the same. As a general rule, hydrangeas are best pruned in spring. There are three reasons to prune Hydrangea macrophylla and Hydrangea serrata: To deadhead spent flowers. Your objective also determines how you prune it. Let this years’ growth stay on the plants (don’t prune them) and if it overwinters, you should have flowers next year. For the purpose of this page, they can be treated in the same manner as far as pruning is concerned. If you are still unsure what type of hydrangea you have, see our page on All Hydrangea Varieties (with pictures!). Bigleaf hydrangeas that flower once each year produce their flower buds on the previous year’s growth. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on July 30, 2018 - 4:29pm. My hydrangeas are gorgeous! This is very helpful. Oakleaf (H. quercifolia) and bigleaf hydrangea (H. macrophylla), including Nikko Blue and all the other pink- and blue-flowering cultivars, bloom from buds set the previous year. Submitted by Ed Elcevich on July 17, 2018 - 11:04am. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on August 30, 2015 - 7:37pm. The popular cultivar ‘Annabelle’ grows to be 3-5 feet tall and can be used to light up a shady path or as a mass planting at the edge of the woods. (North of Houston, TX) and my oak leaf absolutely loves my yard. Submitted by Caron Hutch on September 4, 2017 - 2:49pm. For something different, try ‘Limelight,’ which has chartreuse flowers that gradually turn pink in autumn. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on August 2, 2017 - 7:31pm. I improperly pruned my hydrangeas two years ago. Too much nitrogen grows a big plant with no blossoms. The best time to move your hydrangeas is in late fall or early spring when the plants are dormant. There are many reasons why hydrangeas don't bloom. What should I do now (help ) ? Pruning Pruning group 4 Pests Aphids , capsid bug , hydrangea scale and vine weevil may be a problem Diseases May be subject to a leaf spot (see leaf damage on woody plants), grey moulds , powdery mildews and honey fungus Is this the correct way to prune this? Do you think the middle summer plant thief damaged the plant? It is hardy to Zone 3. My macrophylla hydrangeas suffered die-back last winter and while growing well now, havent bloomed since I got them. Other than removing dead wood, I would wait until after it flowers to do any serious pruning. Alter the color of your hydrangea macrophylla's blooms by adjusting the soil pH. Can these be removed or do next year's bloom come from them? You should consider pruning in late winter (be sure to start with the oldest stems), and deadheading can also be an effective pruning method with this plant. Did I hurt it? Submitted by PHYLLIS on April 24, 2016 - 5:13pm. Growing 3-4 feet in one season, these hydrangeas will be the star of your landscaping in no time. I feed it MiracleGro twice a month as directed. If you need to do a severe pruning or rejuvenate the plant, you may want to take the branches all the way down to near the ground. … Submitted by Linda in Ohio on July 19, 2017 - 2:06pm. Also remove any dead or damaged growth. Now some 3 years later I have NONE. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on September 2, 2015 - 7:05pm. Submitted by Jen Ellis on August 28, 2015 - 7:27am. I too had plants that haven't bloomed now for 2 yrs, need to make sure they get the right nutrition. Learn which plants thrive in your Hardiness Zone with our new interactive map! Also I have read where some put coffee grounds on hydrangeas, true or false if so how much and often. Properly pruning hydrangeas based on your hydrangea’s type will allow you to have more blooms next year. All Rights Reserved. Loved your article. Do you get late spring frosts where you live? Hydrangea macrophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydrangeaceae, native to Japan. Submitted by Lora on September 6, 2016 - 9:37pm, Submitted by Fadi on March 6, 2017 - 8:25pm, Best time to transplant hydrangea when the plant is dormant ( late Fall to early Spring ), Submitted by Char Fuller on July 30, 2016 - 6:11pm. I have white and blue. Maybe I missed it. New repeat blooming bigleaf hydrangeas produce flowers on old and new growth. If you fertilize your lawn to green it up in the spring that fertilizer can wash into the root zone of your hydrangea and give it too much nitrogen. Hi Brenda, I just found a good source of info on pruning hydrangeas at the University of Maryland Extension. I just wait until I see what has died over the winter and cut that back to living wood to not lose those early blossoms. We put together some quick points to help you take care of hydrangeas. Follow the directions on the package for the amount to use. If a full sun area is all you have to work with try a paniculata type. They will bloom before hot weather arrives and shortens the life of the blossoms. Good, simple, to the point info on how to prune the various varieties of Hydrangea is hard to come by. Any thoughts? The first year I planted mine I had big blooms. 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