The Kanmara hydrangea is a farmer's hydrangea with particularly elegant flowers. It's all the more annoying when you notice that the flowers aren't blooming. Here we explain why this could be and what you can do about it.
Why isn't my Kanmara hydrangea blooming?
If the beautiful flowers of the Kanmara hydrangea are delayed, this is usually due to care errors or an incorrect location. Incorrect pruning, frost or a lack of nutrients can cause flowering to fail.
What does the flower of the Kanmara hydrangea look like?
The Kanmara hydrangea is a new breed of theFarmer's hydrangea. Its multi-colored flowers appear from June and can change color several times throughout the flowering period.
Can frost cause Kanmara hydrangea not to bloom?
Frost damage are a common cause of failure to bloom. Although the Kanmara hydrangea, like other farmer's hydrangeas, is considered hardy, it should be overwintered in a location that is as frost-free as possible. The reason for this is that it already forms the buds for the next season in late summer. If these delicate shoots are exposed to excessive cold in the following winter, they may freeze and the next flower will not appear.
Why can severe pruning prevent flowering?
Due to the fact that the Kanmara hydrangea forms its flower buds in autumn, the farmer's hydrangeas shouldonly be cut in spring. While you can easily see the buds in spring, if you prune in autumn there is a risk of accidentally cutting off the bud bases. For this reason, hydrangeas should generally not be cut back radically.
How does the wrong location prevent hydrangeas from blooming?
Location and soil quality have a decisive influence on hydrangea flowering. If the hydrangea gets too much sun, there is a risk of sunburn. Too little sun ensures that the flowers remain small. If the soil is not acidic enough, nutrients cannot be absorbed optimally. A nutrient deficiency can manifest itself in the form of a lack of flowering.
Tip
Kanmara hydrangeas will bloom again next year
Once you have identified and corrected the cause of the lack of flowering, you can expect your Kanmara hydrangeas to come back next year.
