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Hydrangea plant #878377

Asked July 23, 2024, 9:15 AM EDT

I have had a hydrangea plant for 16 years and it has only bloomed once. Ever year it looks healthy and grows nice and big. I have tried fertilizing it but when I do that the leaves start turning brown and begins to not look as healthy. It is on the east side of the house. Any ideas on what I can do to get it to bloom?

Crow Wing County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hi Sarah, 

Thanks for reaching out! Are your plants getting enough sunlight, namely are there any other plants/trees nearby that may crowd out the morning sun? 

This link from the UMN Extension has helpful tips about pruning your hydrangeas: https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/pruning-hydrangeas-best-bloom Proper pruning will hopefully help with future blooms. 

Here's another article worth reading: https://extension.psu.edu/why-doesnt-my-hydrangea-bloom

I hope this helps! 

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 25, 2024, 9:43 AM EDT

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