How to Troubleshoot a Non Flowering Hydrangea
Consider the winter temperatures., Think back to your pruning methods., Next time, only prune the spindly wood and leave the young, fresh growth to grow.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Consider the winter temperatures.
Was the winter a prolonged and colder one than usual? If so, it is possible that the intense cold killed off the buds. -
Step 2: Think back to your pruning methods.
A hydrangea that has been pruned too heavily can set back flowering for a year.
If this is the case, you might just have to be patient and wait for the next flowering season. , Hydrangeas flower on new wood and also flower well on two year-old wood. -
Step 3: Next time
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Step 4: only prune the spindly wood and leave the young
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Step 5: fresh growth to grow.
Detailed Guide
Was the winter a prolonged and colder one than usual? If so, it is possible that the intense cold killed off the buds.
A hydrangea that has been pruned too heavily can set back flowering for a year.
If this is the case, you might just have to be patient and wait for the next flowering season. , Hydrangeas flower on new wood and also flower well on two year-old wood.
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