Comments on The Minnesota Garden: Endless Summer Hydrangea

I put too much aluminum sulfate on mine last year ...

2010-04-07T01:33:35.029-05:00

I put too much aluminum sulfate on mine last year and almost lost them. they seem to be coming back just fine now. After I did this I did find a recommendation for ratio of this to water to use next time on the Endless Summer official homepage.

Tonia, These hydrangeas don't like full sun, ...

2009-07-25T14:58:44.754-05:00

Tonia,

These hydrangeas don't like full sun, and do best with morning sun, but afternoon shade. They can become scorched and parched in the afternoon sun.

Since these are new plants, you must keep up with watering them until they are established well. Endless summer hydrangeas take a little extra work, so just make sure they are not getting afternoon sun, but are getting plenty of water during the hot days.

Thanks for the photos of your beautiful Hydrangea!...

2009-07-25T11:18:52.591-05:00

Thanks for the photos of your beautiful Hydrangea! I planted two of the same variety in a large plater-box this spring.

Mine started off pink, but are now completely blue due to very clay-like soil that surrounds our house. I didn't think they would grow in such heavily clay soil so I added in some store-bought soil as well for them.

They were doing great for a while, but recently they have started to look a little burned (the leaves are turning black and the flowers are getting crispy.) I am new to flower-gardening, so I am wondering if I made a mistake by putting them in a sunny area...I water them a ton, but it's not helping.

Am I supposed to dead-head the dying flower-bunches? Any ideas? I would really appreciate some feedback, I'm bummed that they are suddenly looking so sad. Thanks!