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Potted Hydrangea

bgreenhill66bgreenhill66 Posts: 2
in Problem solving
Given as a gift this plant in a pot is slowly wilting and dying. A pale blue flower which was blooming in April (a bit early?). What is wrong and what can I do to save it please?

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    They're often forced into flower early - usually for Easter, which is why it's been in flower at that time.

    What care have you given it since? Did you plant it outside without acclimatising it? That often causes problems because of the over cossetted care they've previously had.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • bgreenhill66bgreenhill66 Posts: 2
    Still in the pot. Scant instructions said keep out of direct sunlight so kept it indoors. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Hydrangeas are hardy, outdoor  shrubs, but are often sold in this way as a house plant. 
    I think they hope they'll just die and people will buy something else to replace it.
    Do you have a photo?
    If you click on the little icon that looks like a mountain, and follow the instructions, that will let you upload a pic.  :)
    They need watered regularly and they also need good drainage. They also can't stay long term in the pots they come in. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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