HamptonsGarden
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My Nikko Blues are blooming

Here's a pic. Posted today that I think March pruning is the secret.
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msalcido
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Location: Zone 7/8 - Dallas

WOW - stunning! What kind is it?

HamptonsGarden
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It's Nikko Blue. Pretty popular around here. Sometimes pink in more acid soil.

msalcido
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Is that one bush or multiple? I have a NB but it's only about a year old and not nearly that huge.

irydalis
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This is how they looked when I bought them:
[img]https://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/bottledexplosion/269930_10150356540974638_624074637_10088217_3499940_n.jpg[/img]

Here they are after replanting, although they changed before I replanted:
[img]https://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/bottledexplosion/311179_10150413595434638_624074637_10715506_7271387_n.jpg[/img]

Why did they change and how can I get my colors back?

msalcido
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Hi Irydalis,
Hydrangea blooms turn green as they mature. The will eventually turn brown (dead/spent) bloom. Some people dead head them at this point and other leave them on to add winter interest.

Here is a very helpful link with some valuable information -

https://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/index.html

hope that helps you!



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