How can I get my hydrangea to produce more blossoms?

by Ardy Bandstra

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My hydrangea only gets one blossom on it. What must I do to get more ????

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Susie on Jul 25, 2016
I dont have an answer I have the same problem! The bush looks great. very healthy but no blooms or possibly one and then that's it. It is a mature plant but not a really old one.

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Janet Pizaro on Jul 25, 2016
Have you fed your hydrangea? Did you prune your Hydrangea?

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- Ardy Bandstra on Jul 25, 2016
  Iv'e put a lot of coffee grounds around it.No I haven't pruned it
  
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- Janet Pizaro on Jul 25, 2016
  It may be lacking phosphorus. Try putting some bone meal around the base of the Hydrangea.
  
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Deanie Winter on Jul 26, 2016
Hydrangeas must be trimmed properly each year in order to bloom, Trimming them in late fall promotes growth for the next years bloom. Proper trimming is the best thing you can do for them. Look on line there is a plethora of information, including what to feed them to achieve the color blooms you want.

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Liz Coetsee on Jul 26, 2016
I see Deanie already answered you on what I was going to tell you, maybe good idea to trim it.

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- Ardy Bandstra on Jul 26, 2016
  Thanks so much ! Should I trim before the first frost or after ?
  
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Liz Coetsee on Jul 26, 2016
After, and you can trim them well. They grow quickly after that. Hope you have success. Post some pics after you trimmed them.

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- Ardy Bandstra on Jul 26, 2016
  Thanks again.
  
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Janet Pizaro on Jul 26, 2016
I would not recommend pruning the hydrangea until next season as new growth starts to emerge.Only the red wood should be removed. If you prune to heavy you are removing next years flowers.

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- Ardy Bandstra on Jul 26, 2016
  Thanks !!
  
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Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure on Feb 22, 2018

https://thistlewoodfarms.com/how-to-make-your-hydrangeas-bloom/
https://www.gardenguides.com/84033-make-hydrangeas-bloom.html
http://www.millionplants.com/advice/wont-hydrangea-bloom/
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/5-tips-growing-gorgeous-hydrangeas

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