Garden

[arubakathy]

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

[JustJazzmom]

'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. 

[arubakathy]

JustJazzmon, thanks for the advice. Much appreciated.

[mousiegirl]

My Hydrangeas are already beginning to change color and dry.  this one was light pink a month ago, now is changing.

[mousiegirl]

Candy Kisses changing.

[mousiegirl]

[sapphire 2]

What a show. All of you have some real beauties. And, the variety of color is unbelievable. Thank you for sharing.

[riley1]

@mousiegirl - Thanks for the information!

[JustJazzmom]

'Wedding Gown' later in season photo:

[Mom2Dogs]

@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?