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Help! Dying climbing Hydrangea!

rgd_carrrgd_carr Posts: 2
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Hi,

I’m wondering if anyone can help me with my climbing hydrangea issue. In March I noticed the leaves were curled up and shrivelled. It’s now nearly June, and I’d say at least 50% of the leaves are like this and subsequently there are very few flowers. There are no insects on or inside the leaves, so I’m not sure what the problem could be. Any help would be much appreciated!

thanks!

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  • DaffydillyDaffydilly Posts: 78
    I have a climber and it certainly needs care and attention!
    I would cut it back by a third, water every day. make sure the drainage is good
    and it is in shade for the most part, especially after midday.  You say there are no `baddies' lurking and to be honest I`ve never seen any on mine.  I`ve had mine for
    5 years and hope it will flower in year 7 as promised!  Don`t feed.
    Good luck
    Here, there and everywhere
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It's bone dry.
    Bucketloads of water, not a dribble here and there. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Paul B3Paul B3 Posts: 3,154
    Agree totally with the above ; remember also it's having to compete with the Ivy and the walls natural porosity !
  • rgd_carrrgd_carr Posts: 2
    Thanks all... I did wonder if it was a water issue, but it’s always been fine in the past, so wasn’t sure. Having said that, it’s been very dry this year so far, and it’s a huge plant, it grows along the wall for about 6 metres - I’ll give it plenty of water everyday from now on and see if it helps. Fingers crossed! Thanks very much for your help. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It's often a compounded problem. It eventually becomes almost impossible for it to reach enough moisture to maintain the top growth, especially if it's very close to the wall, and for the reasons  @Paul B3   mentions. 
    Even here, we've had a much drier climate in the last couple of years, with records for dry months broken. Once a plant gets dehydrated, it  becomes difficult for it to get rehydrated easily, and they can then deteriorate quite rapidly, leaving them open to pests and diseases too.
    Copious watering, right in at the base - a big bucketful every couple of days until you start to see signs of it recovering, and then keep an eye on it, watering again if needed. Some extra compost, or similar, on the surrounding ground will also help  :)
    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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