In spring you can enjoy the strong shoots and the first leaf and flower buds in the garden. If a plant takes a long time to arrive, it can quickly become a test of patience. You can find out why your hydrangeas are not sprouting here.
Why isn't my hydrangea sprouting?
Depending on the variety, hydrangeas emerge either in March or the previous year. If you can't see any buds even in late spring, there could be various reasons. Often it is due to the wrong location, care errors or simply because the plant is still too young.
When do hydrangeas sprout?
When hydrangeas sprout depends on the variety you choose. Hydrangea are divided intotwo cutting groups, these also determine the time of sprouting. Hydrangeas in cutting group 1 lay the buds for buddingon old wood in late summerof the previous year. The varieties in cutting group 2, which include snowball and panicle hydrangeas, do not begin to sprout on new wood until spring, usually from March onwards. The exact time depends on the weather and temperature. If the hydrangea doesn't bud by April, you should look for possible causes.
Why is it if my hydrangeas don't sprout?
If your hydrangeas are taking longer to sprout, this could be due to the following reasons:
- The hydrangea froze due to late frost after it sprouted.
- The location is too shady.
- The soil pH is too high.
- The hydrangea was attacked by pests.
- There is a nutrient deficiency, for example magnesium deficiency.
- The hydrangea was cut at the wrong time and new shoots were accidentally removed.
- It is ayoung plant. These sometimes require a little more time until the first shoots.
Tip
How to act correctly if your hydrangea doesn't sprout
If your hydrangea does not sprout, you should definitely not remove it too quickly. Give her some more time. It may be that budding and flowering are completely absent for a garden season. With proper care, you can ensure that the hydrangea recovers by next year.
