I bought 2 hydrangeas in June and potted them up and they grew really well and strong but no flowers.I t is only now in October that they have little buds appearing. What do I do
I would do nothing but if you don't get replies from people who know better, start a new thread with a title like hydrangea no flowers - something like that and members will know what you're asking about
All I know is they are a more unusual species and very dark pink as they did not have any instructions with them. thanks I will leave them alone and hope for the best.
Are you sure it's an unusual 'species' and not just a more unusual variety ? There are lots of varieties, but not that many species. The main difference is pruning time though. Buds appearing at this time of year is a bit unusual, but are you sure those are flower buds and not just foliage? A plant that's been grown in a specific way may have had it's flowering delayed too, which could be another reason for flower buds appearing at this time of year. Most hydrangeas flower in mid to late summer onwards, depending on type and your location, but that can be altered depending on the cultivation, in the same way that's seen in spring, when many hydrangeas are forced into flower for the Easter market, several months earlier than they would normally flower.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
No - whether they're flower buds or new foliage, leave until spring to see what happens. If they're flower buds, and they develop into proper flowers, they'll die back at some point anyway over winter, and they can give a bit of protection to new growth, as already said. If they're paniculata types, they get pruned right back in spring, as opposed to the mophead or lace cap types, but if they're small specimens just now, you can leave them and let them develop, and then we can determine the way for you to prune. The oak leaf ones don't need pruned at all really, except when they get any damage, or get too big.
I'm guessing they're a mop or lace cap type though, going by the colour. Lots of them are available in dark pink colours, although the pinks and blues can change quite dramatically in colour, during autumn.
A couple of photos will help with all of that too, but if they're only around a foot or two in size, they really wouldn't need anything done to them until the following year anyway.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
No probs @Val King. You can see how it is next spring, and we can guide you re the pruning if needed. Photos always help too Just bear in mind that most of them aren't ideal in pots long term. They tend to get too big, and it can be hard to keep them happy in long dry spells if rain can't get in well enough, so watering has to be right. All potted plants, especially shrubs, need more care when in containers.
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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What type of hydrangeas are they, the mophead type ?
thanks I will leave them alone and hope for the best.
There are lots of varieties, but not that many species. The main difference is pruning time though. Buds appearing at this time of year is a bit unusual, but are you sure those are flower buds and not just foliage?
A plant that's been grown in a specific way may have had it's flowering delayed too, which could be another reason for flower buds appearing at this time of year.
Most hydrangeas flower in mid to late summer onwards, depending on type and your location, but that can be altered depending on the cultivation, in the same way that's seen in spring, when many hydrangeas are forced into flower for the Easter market, several months earlier than they would normally flower.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
If they're paniculata types, they get pruned right back in spring, as opposed to the mophead or lace cap types, but if they're small specimens just now, you can leave them and let them develop, and then we can determine the way for you to prune. The oak leaf ones don't need pruned at all really, except when they get any damage, or get too big.
I'm guessing they're a mop or lace cap type though, going by the colour. Lots of them are available in dark pink colours, although the pinks and blues can change quite dramatically in colour, during autumn.
A couple of photos will help with all of that too, but if they're only around a foot or two in size, they really wouldn't need anything done to them until the following year anyway.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Just bear in mind that most of them aren't ideal in pots long term. They tend to get too big, and it can be hard to keep them happy in long dry spells if rain can't get in well enough, so watering has to be right. All potted plants, especially shrubs, need more care when in containers.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...