These summertime blooms can be fickle, but the hydrangea whisperer has a few tips.
In particular, Cape Cod is known for exploding withhydrangeas come late June.
Here, she shares how to gauge your hydrangea’s water needs, plus a few extra growing tips.
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How Much Water Do Hydrangeas Need?
Its best to water your hydrangeas from the basebefore dusk or at dawn, she says.
Give them a good soak for about 30 minutes depending on the weather.
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Its a delicate balance, but one that Vasques has mastered.
Youll know your hydrangeas need water if the leaves and mopheads (or the blooms) start to wilt.
On the other hand, if youre overwatering, the leaves will turn yellow, she says.
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Otherwise, the sun will cause the water droplets collected on the leaves to burn them and turn black.
Here are some other tips for hydrangea care.
