My hydrangeas in the front garden I think have all but died over this winter. The ones in the back garden seem fine, but those in the front, all the leaves went black, and the stems are also all black as are the buds that had formed, any new growth they are trying to make is also coming through black. Not really sure why. The only thing I can think of is that the front garden has a lot less shelter and cover and I know they're water loving plants but I'm assuming with all the rain we've had that they're just too waterlogged. I'm just hoping that by trimming them back a little, carefully, they'll recover for next year (I guess this year will be a no-no). All of mine are mopheads, I'll give the ones in the back garden due pruning attention in spring and just pray for the ones in the front garden.
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My hydrangeas in the front garden I think have all but died over this winter. The ones in the back garden seem fine, but those in the front, all the leaves went black, and the stems are also all black as are the buds that had formed, any new growth they are trying to make is also coming through black. Not really sure why. The only thing I can think of is that the front garden has a lot less shelter and cover and I know they're water loving plants but I'm assuming with all the rain we've had that they're just too waterlogged. I'm just hoping that by trimming them back a little, carefully, they'll recover for next year (I guess this year will be a no-no). All of mine are mopheads, I'll give the ones in the back garden due pruning attention in spring and just pray for the ones in the front garden.