Hydrangea Curling and Wilted - Ask Extension
I have four Annabelle hydrangea bushes that were planted just last year and they are all curled and wilted. We have been getting a lot of rain so I h...
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Hydrangea Curling and Wilted #867888
Asked May 10, 2024, 1:15 PM EDT
I have four Annabelle hydrangea bushes that were planted just last year and they are all curled and wilted. We have been getting a lot of rain so I haven't been watering as much. They are on the north side of the house. What do you think is causing this?
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
Thank you for writing.
Those plants get 4 to 6 feet wide. They are way too close to the wall.
Please scrape off the mulch to I can see what is under it. It appears to be suppressing weeds and could be preventing water from getting to the roots--the plant looks like the roots are not delivering water. Watering leaves is not a substitute.
The lack of shadows in the picture is odd for a North side. Use the compass on your cell phone to find true north and lay a pen or pencil on the ground to help me.
The Annabelle needs morning sun. I doubt that this is getting it but am willing to be surprised.
Those plants get 4 to 6 feet wide. They are way too close to the wall.
Please scrape off the mulch to I can see what is under it. It appears to be suppressing weeds and could be preventing water from getting to the roots--the plant looks like the roots are not delivering water. Watering leaves is not a substitute.
The lack of shadows in the picture is odd for a North side. Use the compass on your cell phone to find true north and lay a pen or pencil on the ground to help me.
The Annabelle needs morning sun. I doubt that this is getting it but am willing to be surprised.
