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firelight hydrangea getting black spots

6 years ago

My Firelight hydrangea has lovely blooms for first year plant but getting black spots. What can i do to protect the plant this year and preventative measures for next year.

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beenadee M
Original Author
6 years ago
gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
6 years ago
Your hydrangeas look perfectly fine.......I see no black spots.
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beenadee M
Original Author
6 years ago
Look at the last pic more visible on that
gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
6 years ago
If you mean the minute spotting on some of the sepals, that is most likely due to irrigation or rain or other weather conditions. Very common on many white flowered plants (more noticeable) and harmless.
a1an
6 years ago
Beenadee. No one's mentioned it, but it looks awfully close to the side of a property.
NHBabs z4b-5a NH
6 years ago
I agree with Alan that it looks close to the building. It is supposed to reach something like 9’ tall and wide, which means that it should be at least 5’ from the side of the building so there isn’t constant damp foliage against the building. It will also look better if it isn’t squashed against the wall.

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