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Hydrangea Issue??? #873812
Asked June 19, 2024, 3:52 PM EDT
Charlevoix County Michigan
Expert Response
Good morning Mary,
When the leaves start turning yellow but still have prominent green veins, this indicates an iron deficiency. This most commonly happens in alkaline or heavy clay soils. The 2nd link is the link from the 1st link that explains chlorosis & how to treat it.
https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/deciduous/hydrangea/leavesdiscolored.html
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/chlorosis/
I’d also recommend getting your soil tested to see where there may be nutritional deficiencies. You can request a home test here:
https://homesoiltest.msu.edu/get-started
Good luck & have a great day!