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Think hydrangea is dead

[Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 0
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Hello,

I had a gorgeous big hydrangea plant in my front garden but this was pruned to oblivion my now ex husband and I am only left with nothing but brown dead looking stumps image

It was such a lovely healthy plant that people would hide parcels under it if we were out as it made an excellent concealed area.

I have put compost around it, watered it and tied up the stalks to try and give it support, but it's still a sad, stumpy mess.

Can it be revived or is it too late? I can add a photo if anyone can give me an honest opinion.

Thanks!

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,088

    When did he prune it?    If it was in the autumn you may well find it starts making new shoots in spring when temperatures warm up enough. 

    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 0

    He pruned it some time ago, I think it was Spring 2015.

    My friend said it would grow back but it's been in stump form for some time now and not looking good.

  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 0

    Okay I will upload one tomorrow once it's light.

    Thank you!

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    Not too promising if it hasn't made any new growth for almost two years  image

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 0

    Yes, that was my thoughts also.

    On a positive note, there was a green shoot last summer but it's died back over the Winter.

    image

  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,088

    I think it's had it.  Dig out the stump and roots, bung in loads of well rotted garden compost of a bag of multi-purpose compost to revitalise the soil and treat yourself to a new plant.

    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 0

    So sad as it's been in the garden over 10 years. 

    Will upload photo tomorrow but think you are right.

    image

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    I'd agree with Obelixx. If it's a goner - see it as an opportunity for a new start - in more ways than one, Metalmama. image

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 0

    Here are some photos.

    The fact is a dead flower on which was okay in the Summer, gives me some hope.

    Thanks for all your advice and will wait for your feedback imageimageimage

  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 0

    Sorry about the first fuzzy one.image

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