Will these hydrangeas survive or do I start over?

11 years ago

Hello! I had six hydrangeas planted last summer by our landscaper (I was very pregnant and not up to gardening!), but this year only two look (to my novice eye) like they are coming back well. I asked for Endless Summers but I noticed when they were planting that the hydrangeas came in black pots, so not sure if they were possibly a generic version? Anyway, I'm attaching some photos of the plants right now and hoping someone can let me know if all of them will eventually grow to a good size, or if I should replace some of them, etc. I'm north of Boston zone 6a (not near the ocean), in case it doesn't show up in my profile. Thanks!! **Photos 2 and 4 are they only ones that look "good" to me, the rest only have growth on old wood, I don't see any new stems.

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October_Gardens
11 years ago
Those look fine. They'll need a couple years to become more established. If you get leaves in your yard, throw a pile on each after Halloween and they'll be a bit better insulated during the winter.
lilycat314
Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you!
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October_Gardens
11 years ago
Welcome! Also watch the irises, they'll spead into the hydrangeas' root area in no time! I had to hack some chunks out of a few patches this year.
lilycat314
Original Author
11 years ago
Good to know, thanks. Everything was redone last year and the existing irises were divided and transplanted throughout the front of our house, I definitely noticed how large they have become this year so quickly compared to just last summer.
October_Gardens
11 years ago
Indeed. This will continue. I started with several irises in 2012 and now there are literally hundreds! And they were all free. Yellow were given to me and I found orange and purple in the community compost pile.