Weve got all the info on how to wilt-proof your hydrangeas, according to a hydrangea expert.
And what can be done once the symptoms set in?
Here he shares everything you should know about wilted hydrangeasand how to keep yours standing tall all summer long.
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What Causes Hydrangeas To Droop?
Heat is only one part of the equation.
“This causes the stems, leaves, and blooms to wilt or droop by late afternoon.”
They’ll start to show their fatigue once the true heat of the afternoon is in full swing.
Which Hydrangea Varieties Are Most Likely To Wilt?
According to Doggett, the worst offenders arebigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla).
“Filtered sun, as beneath pines, is great,” says Doggett.
“Keep in mind that hydrangeas do need some sunlight to make it bloom well.”
How To Keep Hydrangeas from Wilting
Droopy summer afternoons don’t have to be inevitable.
He suggests two or three inches of mulch to get the job done.
