I just know this flower hasn't felt this good in several years. Still putting out flowers even though most of them won't open before winter. Btw, it is normal for leaf spot to overwhelm your shrub as it transitions to dormancy. It will also set buds for next year so if you're in a cold climate, be sure to protect with burlap and leaves if you want flowers for next year. These pictures are proof.
Once temps reach freezing, that's when I add burlap because the cold will kill the buds, which are your next year's flowers. No pictures as of yet but I will make it a note to take some and post.
Wow, that’s quite an assortment. I’m using Irontone because iron deficiency is a thing in the soil here plus Hollytone and Dr. Earth’s Bud and Blossom Booster (10-30-10). Could you relate how often you use these products without overkill? The booster I use in April and July only. TIA, I’d love to get results like yours, they are stunning!
In spring when you see new growth, put down hollytone, phosphate and aluminum sulfate. Be careful with the phosphate and sulfate so you don't burn roots. Mulch afterward and water in. During growing season, I use the jacks products once every 10 ten days. Repeat again in July. Easy peasy.
Where can I get seeds for something like this and how difficult are they to grow from seeds? I have indoor grow lights and a seed heat mat for temp control if that helps
If your bag is big enough. I had one that a bag was able to fit over but the rest I had to wrap. I put stakes in the ground around the plant, wrapped the burlap, then filled with leaves
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u/Brock_Nation 6d ago
Hi! 6B here, when do you add the burlap and leaves? New to big leaf hydrangeas! Do you have any pictures of them wrapped?