Frustrated with bloomless hydrangeas? Discover the common causes and expert solutions to get your shrubs flowering again!
If hydrangeas did not bloom well this year, there are a few things you can try to get them back on track.
Prune them properly. Timing is everything. If you cut them at the wrong time, you might be cutting off the buds that eventually become blooms.
Test your soil and see if there is too much nitrogen or not enough nutrition to feed the plant
Ensure it is getting enough water and that it is also not waterlogged.
Make sure it is getting the right amount of sunlight for that variety. It may need to be relocated if it isn't.
Avoid fertilizing and instead, focus on improving soil quality.
If they were recently planted, give them more time to develop a good root system. Remember that hydrangea can be slow to establish, so don’t give up on them too quickly.
Follow along to learn more about how to fix hydrangeas that didn't bloom.