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Q&A – How do I get my hydrangea to bloom? 

Question:
How do I get my hydrangea to bloom?

Answer:
Usually hydrangeas don’t bloom because they are in the wrong place. Jim Crowder, from Memphis Botanic Garden, says hydrangeas do not do as well where the ground freezes and thaws in late winter and early spring. If the hydrangeas begin to grow and then there is a freeze, the freeze destroys the flower. In the Memphis area, people are encouraged to plant their hydrangeas on the north side of the house, which is the last soil to warm up, which delays spring growth.
Pruning at the wrong time can also keep hydrangeas from blooming. Mophead hydrangeas should be pruned just as the flower is past its peak. If you wait until late in the year or spring, you will be cutting off next year’s flowers.

​Related Resources:
A Tennessee Landscape Contractor's Guide to Hydrangeas
Growing Tips for Hydrangeas

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