No. I have not. Is this plant for some reason grafted? Variegation usually develops as a sport (mutation) so it is possible the plant is reverting back to its original DNA. Still, I think that is way strange to see.

What to do? I would let it be for a year and see what happens. Roses tend to mutate and, at times, the mutations revert back to the original color. Usually these types of plants never make it to market because the person who developed/discovered them will test to make sure the mutation remains and the plant does not revert to its original form.

Luis

Virtually any variegated plant can revert and a great many do. Often stressors like weather extremes can cause reversion, same with excessive or improper fertilization. OTOH, some plants will develop more intense or cleaner variegation as the foliage matures, so it is still quite possible that the new, apparently green growth will develop the variegation characteristic of that cultivar.

I just noticed that my variegated is looking more green this year so I was wondering about that also.

Laurie

Mine are doing the same thing. The ends started to bud and then we got a late frost. Now I'm noticing a lot of green leafing at the base, but the rest is just deadwood sticks. This is my first year in the house, so I'm not sure how to care for the hydrangeas we have, don't know the type we have, and have no clue how long it's been since they bloomed for the previous owners. I'll be curious to see what others say.