Comments on: You Can Change The Colors Of Your Hydrangeas

By: sue

sue — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 16:10:07 +0000

Hi I was wondering why my hydrangeas which have mostly been either pink when I first had them and then turned pink another time and now after moving and planting them in another garden they have turned a beautiful dark purple color. I love the color but didn’t even know that there were purple hydrangeas.

By: Shandee

Shandee — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 00:16:21 +0000

Another way to alter the ph is to use coffee grounds. Plants like Hydrangea & blueberries like acidic soil, and tossing a handful of coffee grounds onto the dirt around the plant can make a big difference. I do this with my potted hydrangea, and I can always tell when I’ve neglected tossing in coffee grounds because I will get pink & green blooms. I will then toss a small amount of coffee grounds into the pot when I water, do this once or twice over a couple weeks, and my next blooms will come in blue & purple. It is so much fun to watch what comes up next!

By: Dana

Dana — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 00:00:26 +0000

My parents’ neighbor uses bonemeal in her bed of hydrangeas here in Michigan. It changes the pH easily, although I don’t know the specific amounts for the desired color outcome. I know she has one side turn a pale blue-violet, the middle stay white and the other side turn a pale reddish pink around Independence Day.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:59:37 +0000

I have read that they can only be pruned right after blooming is done or you cut off the next years buds.

By: CHERI

CHERI — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 13:21:07 +0000

In reply to Shannon Fox. I wonder if your local nursery would have any suggestions to deter the deer. You could also call a hunting store for suggestions.

By: CHERI

CHERI — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 13:20:08 +0000

In reply to Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers. Hydrangeas are such a unique plant in the way they can change.

By: CHERI

CHERI — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 13:18:43 +0000

In reply to TC Kind. I would recommend taking a soil sample in to a local nursery and they can tell you what your soil is lacking.

By: CHERI

CHERI — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 13:17:29 +0000

In reply to Lisa. Lisa, I would take a soil sample in to a local nursery and they can make suggestions based on your soil and what it needs.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 11:43:56 +0000

How come my hydrangeas don’t bloom. I have lush plants with no bloom. So frustrated!

By: JoAnn

JoAnn — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 20:24:51 +0000

I knew it was soil type but never knew what to do about it (other than move to a part of the country where they’re prettier 🙂 , our hydrangeas and also our wisteria vine are white-ish and we want blueish / purple.
JoAnn

By: CHERI

CHERI — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:05:36 +0000

In reply to TC Kind. I would talk to a local nursery. They may want you to bring in a dirt sample. Cheri

By: TC Kind

TC Kind — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 19:28:53 +0000

I have had this plant for about 10 years and cannot get it to bloom. The bush is beautiful and green but can someone email me and tell me what I am doing wrong.

Tina
From the Hills of WV