Methods For Reviving Hydrangeas In The Ground?

Hydrangea wilting and dying (drought stress) are common issues that can ruin the appearance of your flower gardens. To revive your hydrangeas, follow these steps: trim an inch off the ends of the stems, water them generously, apply a compost mulch, and protect them from direct sun and too much wind. Prune back any frost-damaged or sun-burnt growth to promote healthy growth.

There could be several different causes contributing to a dying hydrangea, and gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago examines the reasons for a dying hydrangea and how to address the situation to revive your beautiful blooming shrubs. If your hydrangea is underwatered, it is easy to up your watering. Place a rain gauge in your garden to ensure that your garden is getting enough rainwater. For those who water by hand or with drip irrigation, a soil moisture meter can help gauge if you need to water again or if things are in good shape.

To revive hydrangeas, dig the plant up, make the hole in the ground deeper, and put the plant back in. For the first couple of months of the growing season, water your hydrangeas every two weeks or so with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of baking soda. The best thing to do is plant the plant in ground with a mixture of native soil and compost.

Add compost to the soil to keep moisture in longer and add a mulch over the soil to keep moisture locked in the soil. To “revive” the plant, ensure the soil is consistently moist. Trimming the stems at an angle using a sharp knife and adding a small slit in the stem helps it suck up more water.