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Over Winter Care

21 years ago

I have two Endless Summer Hydrangea planted new this summer(mid July). They seem to have done well thus far, some stems have added as much as an inch or more,and although both plants initially had many blooms, they have since fallen off and I dead headed them in early August. Sence then, only one samller bloom has emerged. With cold weather on the horizon, I would like to know if there is anything special I need to do to help these plants make it through the Winter?

The plants have a Southern exposure and are protected from the Northwest by our front porch.

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tmjohn403
21 years ago
I have taken this from the endlesssummerbloom.com web page. Use 4 inchs of mulch for the first year only.
porkchop_z5b_MI
21 years ago
No winter protection necessary, Endless Summer will bloom on new wood. Just make sure the root zone is mulched, and leave it be. :)
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jacquierz5bmi
21 years ago
I have been wondering when to begin winterizing my hydrangeas. I have two Endless Summer planted this spring and two varieties that I am not sure of but I have had them for several years. I only get 3 - 4 blooms on them each summer. Should I begin winterizing them before the first frost? Or before the first hard freeze? Thanks
Jacquie
porkchop_z5b_MI
21 years ago
Don't start winterizing now - WAY too early. Wait until the plants are completely dormant.
linda2007_2008
19 years ago
What should I do with the blooms on my 2 plants now? They are starting to turn brown.

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