Gardener shares 'guaranteed' fix for hydrangeas that produce no blossoms at all

Hydrangeas, a beloved plant among British gardeners for their impressive blooms, are expected to showcase luscious flowers and vibrant greenery well into the autumn season. However, one particular enthusiast was perplexed when their hydrangea failed to bloom as anticipated.

Seeking advice, they posted in the 'Hydrangea in the UK' Facebook group: "Can anyone offer advice on what I did wrong and how to maybe correct it for next year? " and elaborated, "Healthy shrub, but all leaf and no blooms. Last year it managed one bloom."

Members of the group were quick to suggest that incorrect pruning could be to blame. Diana Mumford counseled, "Don't prune it. Just leave it alone until spring, then feed."

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Lena Chapman observed, "The type you have here needs to flower on last year's growth. It looks like you pruned back hard last year and this is this year's growth. So you need to do nothing until next spring. I have cut as late as May to avoid the last frost."

She further advised, "Then you cut down one or two buds on the twigs. That is it, nothing more special than that.", reports the Mirror.

Mandy Louise noted, "Pruning too hard and/or at the wrong time is the usual reason for no flowers," adding "The best fix is to just let it grow and it should have flowers this year, or maybe next."

Finally, Susan Jennings assured, "The main reason for the plant not blooming is incorrect pruning. I guarantee if you leave it alone flowers will appear next year."

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According to the Express, improper pruning is often the reason behind hydrangeas not blooming. If you prune from autumn to late spring, you might be cutting off the growth on the old wood that would have turned into flowers.

If you're unsure or struggling with pruning your hydrangea, it's best to leave it alone and not prune at all. You can always leave a hydrangea unpruned and see how it fares in the summer.