Baseball or softball?

By the way, if you are into propagating plants, you could try your hand at propagating the branches that got cut off. Dip them in root stimulator (a medium strength one maybe) and see if they grow in potting mix. It may minimize the heartache. Of course, if you are not in love with the shrub, you could replace it... but ask the ball thrower to contribute towards a new shrub. :o)

Thank you, GardenGal for your response. I think I may do just that. I just hope I can find a replacement. I took the last 4 at the garden shop. And thanks, Luis - I don't have any experience in propagation so I think I'll just try to replace it (the plant, I mean, not the kid lol). I didn't even get the chance to know if I liked it yet. Thanks again:) Oh, and basketball. Poor little guy didn't stand a chance ;)

Hydrangea are so easy propagated, even if you have never propagated anything, give it a try. I would go ahead and replace the broken plant, as you are concerned with the consistent look. If you are successful with starting a new plant then you will have two plants to offer to a friend. Al

Here is a video for you to follow to propagate the broken branches. It is very easy to do and if you don't have a heat mat - don't worry. Just keep the damp - not soggy and you will have more. Even if you forget to water them and they wilt - water them and they will probably perk up.

Here is the link to the video http://www.screencast.com/t/EDYWKm0izY
What do you have to lose?

Thank you for the video - I ended up tossing the broken branches prematurely so I think I'm too late to try it. Darn! I didn't realize how simple this would have been! I did find another at a garden center and plan to replant it this weekend. The existing one has one little branch that survived so I'll move it to an inconspicuous area too. You all were very helpful. Thank you! :)

I am new at trying to get my hydrangea to grow. Planted two grown blooming plants last year. They came back from the ground this year but got broken off or cut worms got them. Now I have tin cans around the stalk. One stalk that broke off I cut again on the slant, dipped it in cinnamon, then have it in water. I read not to put in sunlight. Waiting to see what will happen. Alice

what is the cinnamon suppose to do? What is the reference?