Why don't hydrangeas bloom every year or not at all?

AngieZ
by AngieZ
  7 answers
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Apr 26, 2017

    If your Hydrangeas are not blooming it may be lacking in nutrients or they were pruned at the wrong time.

    • AngieZ AngieZ on Apr 26, 2017

      I researched that, Janet, and I tried several things but I am not getting any results! It's frustrating!!

  • Cindy Cindy on Apr 26, 2017

    Prune only when dormant, in your case cut them all down to about 4 inches tall in the spring. Some produce flowers only on old wood some only on new wood. Keep them watered. For fun use 1/2 cup epson salt to 1 gallon of water after they have flowered and watch the colors change.....oh they always go back to the color you purchased!

  • Laura Pidduck-Zappetti Laura Pidduck-Zappetti on Apr 26, 2017

    we have had this issue as well, it could be that they are not getting enough sun and/or the ph level in the soil is not right. there is a lot of info on the internet and it would be best to search for where you live and how to feed hydrangeas

  • AngieZ AngieZ on Apr 26, 2017

    I have them in full sun, Laura. I have tried multiple remedies but to no avail. I had a few blooms about 5 years ago and they were only on the bottom of the bush. The leaves are so lush - very green and hardy, but no flowers! I have just about given up on them and am ready to dig them up and try something else!

  • Peanutbutter Peanutbutter on Apr 26, 2017

    What kind of hydrangeas do you have? Normally they don't like full sun, are they burning? I would fertilize them on a schedule, every 90 days at least. Check with your local gardening center for the correct formula.

  • AngieZ AngieZ on Apr 26, 2017

    What kind? I wasn't aware that there were different types.

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Apr 26, 2017

    There are many different varieties of Hydrangea. Do you know what your is or can you post a photo so more research can be done. Also what is you location,and how is your soil.