AT A GLANCE
How do I recognize deficiency symptoms in hydrangeas?
What deficiency symptoms can occur in hydrangeas?
The most common deficiency symptoms in hydrangeas include:
- yellow, tan or blackleaves
- lack of flowering
- sticky sheets
- hanging flowers and leaves
- unwanted color change
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If you spot one or more of these signs on your hydrangeas, you should determine the deficiency and fix it immediately.
What can yellow leaves on hydrangeas indicate?
Yellow leaves arise through a so-called chlorosis, which means that the plant produces less chlorophyll. Chlorosis can be caused by various defects in hydrangeas, for example a iron deficiency, magnesium deficiency
or nitrogen deficiency. However, while the former mainly affects older leaves, an iron deficiency first becomes visible on young leaves due to their yellowing. You can remedy the defect via a soil analysis determine. Fertilize your hydrangeas to make up for the deficiency, but avoid one over-fertilization.What's wrong with my hydrangea when the leaves are turning brown?
brown leaves of hydrangeas can on frost Clues. If the leaves have brown spots, the leaf spot disease be the cause of it. The fungal attack can be caused by moisture and lack of sunlight.
Why are my hydrangeas hanging?
Hanging hydrangeas can be a sign of wrong watering be. The hydrangeas hang their heads with both too much and too little water. Also on a lot Rain or with strong heat the hydrangea reacts with hanging shoots. They will usually recover on their own, but you should protect your shrubs appropriately to prevent further damage.
Why does my hydrangea produce only a few or no flowers?
If the hydrangea flowers are not as lush as usual, it could be for the following reasons:
- Too shady Location
- Counterfeiter cut
- Frost after sprouting
- fungus
Even if your hydrangea overfertilized have, the flowering may fail.
Tip
identify defects early
Even with conscientious care, it can happen that hydrangeas become deficient. If you regularly check your plants for possible deficiencies, you can quickly correct the deficiencies before your plant suffers long-term damage.