The green stems are just that - new green stems I'm laughing slightly as your comment re the slugs. They don't just stay in one spot unfortunately, so they won't only be in the area you're seeing them - it depends on what other plants you grow that they like Fortunately, hydrangeas aren't too troubled by them. I would cut it back to an outward facing leaf joint, or just generally to a leaf joint, but you might find it's ok as it is if you have it planted into the right site. You can plant it and keep an eye on it over the next month or two, and then make a judgement, but it's less stressful for a fairly large shrub if it has less top to deal with while establishing
😄 that area of the border is more damp than the other areas (which are are sheltered) so I thought it was because of that! ☺️
Happy to hear that hydrangeas are not too troubled by them!
@Wild_Violet I’m not on instagram unfortunately but thank you for suggesting. I may look into it, I do have Facebook and twitter but just to follow my kids school social media pages etc. and one local group!
I wouldn’t cut any of it down now, soak it in a bucket, in the pot until it’s really wet, dig a big hole and put some compost or anything you have and plant it out. put 4 canes round it and some string, then leave it to recover, giving plenty of water. you cut these down late Spring, mid April time for me.
Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor.
Thank you @lyn I think your suggestion is sound. I would hate to miss the flowers and hope being in the ground in the right conditions as @Fairygirl mentioned will help until I do need to give it it trim. many thanks
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Happy to hear that hydrangeas are not too troubled by them!
Thank you for your suggestions 🪴
It was in a tub of water with string around (which had ended up snapping one of the stems)
Had no idea this hydrangea flops (random purchase) I usually go to garden centres with a list or have an idea what to buy!
I am tempted to put it in a large pot and when it doesn’t do well, act suprised but not upset 😄
put 4 canes round it and some string, then leave it to recover, giving plenty of water.
you cut these down late Spring, mid April time for me.
many thanks