How Not To Let Hydrangeas Topple Over?

Huge rainstorms can cause Annabelle hydrangea flower heads to fall over, especially when the rainwater gets trapped on their petals. To prevent this, keep potted hydrangeas away from inclement weather, such as heavy rain or windy storms. Use tomato cages, stakes, trellises, or fences to support outdoor hydrangeas and trim away dead flowers and branches regularly.

Pruning limelight hydrangea bushes is essential for encouraging robust growth and stimulating vigorous, sturdy stems that are less likely to collapse. One simple trick is to place a tomato cage in the middle of the hydrangea, and support it using zip ties and sturdy hydrangea stems. Wooden trellises are a favorite way to keep hydrangeas upright, but adjust for height.

To keep your hydrangea upright and prevent drooping, the shrub needs enough water, the right amount of sunlight, and only a bit of fertilizer from time to time. Heavy blooms can put too much weight on the flowers, so gently shake water from the blooms to release excess weight. Trim away some of the bloom to reduce the floral mass with hand pruners. Installing a tomato or peony cage in early spring can help prevent fallen hydrangea blooms in the first place. Stake the flowers upright using a grow-thru cage, which is important to use in this case.

Staking your hydrangeas with simple stakes and soft ties is crucial. Bamboo stakes and a fence can help stake the heavy blooms of Annabelle hydrangeas. In late winter/very early spring, cut the stems halfway to encourage new growth on older, stronger stems.