How To Secure Hydrangeas In Back?

Rainstorms can be disastrous for hydrangea gardens, as the large blooming heads can fall to the ground when rainwater gets trapped on their petals. Pruning them can make this more likely, as the flowers are on new growth. To support hydrangeas upright, it is essential to monitor stability, adjust ties, and perform regular checks.

If your hydrangea is already growing next to a fence, you can tie parts of the plant up to the fence itself instead of using stakes. Sometimes, you don’t need to fully stake the plant, but give it a little support. Take a soft cord that isn’t a bright color and tie it onto the cane. Pull the cord out and around a hydrangea stem, pulling it upright close to the stake. One by one go out and around stems, circling back.

To shield hydrangeas from heavy winds and storms, gardeners can use sturdy stakes or a zip-tie them together. Bamboo stakes and a soft tie, such as fabric tape or strips of old pantyhose, can be used. Prune to just above a pair of healthy buds on each stem, cut back to the lowest healthy buds for big flowers or less hard for a natural look.

Cut back shrubs in late winter before new growth begins. For bigger flowers, cut them all the way back. To reduce flopping, leave a framework of leaves. Use a clean pair of scissors to cut the end of the stems at a sharp angle, increasing surface area and water absorption.