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07-11-2016 10:24 AM
I'm pretty sure they are Nikko Blue. They do get am sun and then also pm sun. But they are in the open so maybe the winter has taken a toll on these plants. I'm thinking of moving them or maybe I need to cover them in the winter. Thanks
07-11-2016 10:50 AM
'Nikko Blue' prefer shade in PM. Do you notice any wilting of stems or leaves in the PM and then it appears to perk up after a bucket of water is put on them?
The PM sun might be too strong. Preferred planting direction for this big leaf or macrophylla hydrangea would be a Northern, Eastern or Northeast exposure. You could get away with a Southeastern exposure but only if grown in the shade of a large tree.
It's possible that the late winter had a blast of really cold air (I remember there was at least one or 2 days in low 20's this past winter) which may have frozen any emerging buds. Best advice is : next year!
You probably should move them to a more protected or shadier spot, but if you do it now, set up a soaker hose around the plant after transplanting and water, water, water.
Or wait till late August and transplant whenever the heat of summer has lessened a bit.
07-12-2016 08:16 AM
JustJazzmon, thanks for the advice. Much appreciated.
07-12-2016 12:21 PM
My Hydrangeas are already beginning to change color and dry. this one was light pink a month ago, now is changing.
07-12-2016 12:22 PM
Candy Kisses changing.
07-12-2016 12:22 PM
07-13-2016 12:48 AM
What a show. All of you have some real beauties. And, the variety of color is unbelievable. Thank you for sharing.
07-14-2016 06:46 PM
'Wedding Gown' later in season photo:
07-24-2016 09:06 AM
@JustJazzmom...or anyone else that might know.
My plant is an older style and has only 3 large blooms this year. I do not see any additional buds on the plant, but it full and green. If I cut the plant down now (end of July) I do not think I will have blooms next year, but from what I read if I need to rejuvinate the plant that is what I need to do...does this sound correct?
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