If your hydrangeas are failing to show off, you’re probably missing a trick that is easy to follow
Hydrangeas will ‘bloom the size of footballs’ with gardener’s 1 simple 30-second task(Image: Getty)
Hydrangeas ought to be a stunning feature in any garden with their grand, abundant flowers, yet for those disheartened by a lackluster show or puny blooms, hope is not all gone. If your hydrangeas aren’t making the statement you desire, chances are you’re overlooking a simple yet crucial step.
On the Hydrangeas in the UK Facebook group, gardening enthusiast Karen Jackson expressed frustration over her diminutive flowers and sought advice on cultivating larger mophead hydrangea blossoms, also known as hydrangea macrophylla. She posted: “Hi, I am new to the group. I am hoping I can get some ideas on how to get bigger blooms on my mopheads. These are my hydrangeas. Thanks.”
Accompanying her post was a photo of her hydrangeas, showcasing light and dark pink and white varieties lined up side by side, which looked wilted and rather small.
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If your hydrangeas aren’t making the statement you desire, chances are you’re overlooking a simple yet crucial step.(Image: Wilson Almeida / 500px via Getty Images)
From the trio of tips Karen received, the consensus was clear: ensure ample watering of hydrangeas.
Shelly Bancroft advised: “Hydrangeas need a lot of water. It’s more important than feeding them. I have three very big ones now, love them.”, reports the Express.
Accompanying her post was a photo of her hydrangeas, showcasing light and dark pink and white varieties lined up side by side, which looked wilted and rather small.(Image: Katrin Ray Shumakov via Getty Images)
Laura Perry recommended: “Just water well, as the saying I’ve heard goes: ‘hydrangea by name, hydration by nature’. I spend 30 seconds to a minute deeply watering them.
“Feed them a little, but not too much (I tend to feed two to three times between March and September, so every eight weeks on average).”
Henry Wilson advised: “Just make sure you water them enough, that’s the most important. I’ve got some blooms the size of footballs, others a lot smaller, depending on the type.
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If your hydrangeas aren’t blooming as expected, it’s crucial to ensure they’re getting enough water and that their soil has good drainage to prevent root rot from constant soaking.
Henry Wilson advised: “Just make sure you water them enough, that’s the most important. I’ve got some blooms the size of footballs, others a lot smaller, depending on the type.
If your hydrangeas aren’t blooming as expected, it’s crucial to ensure they’re getting enough water and that their soil has good drainage to prevent root rot from constant soaking.(Image: FanPro via Getty Images)
“Be careful overfeeding as hydrangeas aren’t hungry and it is recommended to feed between two and three times in a season, with the latest feed being July (depending on where you live) as you will encourage new foliage to grow which will die in winter.”
Tom Strowlger, who shares gardening tips on his TikTok account @garden_with_tom, emphasized the importance of water for hydrangeas.
He stated, “They love their water. We must keep the soil moist so hydrangeas stay in tip-top condition. So it’s regular watering needed.”
It’s important to balance your watering routine; while under-watering can lead to wilting and fewer flowers, over-watering may cause root rot.
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