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Climbing hydrangea

lorraine.wheatleylorraine.wheatley Posts: 21
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Why is my new climbing hydrangea leaves going brown and curling?  I have already took it up at the beginning of spring and I grew it on in a pot to get strong and healthier then replanted it,  now it’s reversed back to looking dead .i keep the soil moist and have fed it .its on the front of the house so getting morning sun then shade all day 

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Can we see a photo from further back so we see the whole plant please?

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • lorraine.wheatleylorraine.wheatley Posts: 21
    I will post another photo later today
  • lorraine.wheatleylorraine.wheatley Posts: 21
    There you go 😀
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    It does look like a drought problem ... walls shield the area close to them from much rain ... I know you’re keeping the soil moist, but is it moist down below the surface?

    I would give it a full bucket of water three times a week from now until the middle of September. Start again in mid March. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I'd agree. Needs water and time.
    Also - sun through the morning makes it even harder for the foliage to stay healthy just now, while roots are trying to establish again after being replanted. Ideally- they're best on a north, or north east facing site, so that they get protection from too much sun, especially at this time of year, if you live in a warmer area.
    They're tough plants though, and although you have some damage just now, those leaves will drop, and you should get some new healthy growth. By next spring, it should be well enough recovered to make good growth next year.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • lorraine.wheatleylorraine.wheatley Posts: 21
    Thanks guys for your comments I will keep you posted 😀
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