Avoid these pitfalls for perfectly gorgeous hydrangeas year after year.
Ensure that your hydrangea plant will thrive for years to come by avoiding these common pitfalls.
You’ll especially want to avoid west-facing spots, which provide little protection from the sun’s harshest rays.
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Pruning your hydrangea too late in spring is one of the biggest hydrangea mistakes.
“Old wood bloomers should be pruned immediately after they finish flowering.
They’ll definitely impact your hydrangea’s ability to thrive.
But you want to ensure that the water doesn’t stagnate around your hydrangea.
“Good drainage is a mustpoor drainage will quickly lead to problems for hydrangeas,” Lenhart says.
Soggy soil could lead to root rot and the death of your hydrangea.
And of course, too little could lead to wilting (and eventually, dying) leaves and flowers.
“One mistake is only amending the backfill,” McConnell says.
“Hydrangeas like rich soil.
If your hydrangeas are planted in containers, you may need to move them to a cool spot indoors.
