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Tips For How to Revive Wilted Hydrangeas

August 22, 2020 by Kasi Smith 3 Comments

Every hydrangea-loving gardener should know how to revive wilted hydrangeas. Because in spite of our best efforts, the heat can sometimes get to them. Here’s how to get them looking good again!

Everybody loves hydrangeas until they start to wilt. Then nobody is happy. Learn tips and tricks to revitalize wilted hydrangeas. Easy tips that anybody can do. Read the post to learn more about these beautiful flowers and how you can keep them happy looking. #gardens #blessmyweedsblog #flowers #hydrangeas
How to Revive Wilted Hydrangeas

How to Revive Wilted Hydrangeas

Have you ever gone out to look at your hydrangeas, only to wonder what happened to them? It’s not uncommon to find them suddenly tired and wilting, as if they’re on death’s doorstep. Your hydrangeas may even seem to shrink from one year to the next. Here’s how to revive wilted hydrangeas and get them looking great again!

How To Revive Wilted hydrangeas

Everyday Care of Hydrangeas

Make sure you know the best everyday care of hydrangeas. Location matters a great deal, and so does a well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Fertilize them, but not too often, and never over-water. Read my post all about how to care for hydrangeas. After you have a good grasp of everyday care of your hydrangea plants, get ready for the next {surprising} step!

How to Care for Hydrangeas

The Secret to Revive Hydrangeas

There is a top secret ingredient to reviving your hydrangea bushes–but I’m about to share it with you! You’ve probably never heard of doing this before, but you probably have the secret ingredient in your kitchen right now. Are you ready? It’s none other than baking soda!

Hydrangeas

A Little Goes a Long Way

Baking soda is the secret, but keep in mind that a little bit does go a long way. To apply it to your wilted hydrangeas, mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda into 2 quarts of water. Stir to be sure the baking soda thoroughly dissolves. Note: This amount treats 3-4 hydrangea bushes.

Apply this baking soda treatment every two weeks. If you have one hydrangea plant, feel free to spread the treatment around to other struggling plants — you’ll see similar results.

Thriving Hydrangeas

Enjoy Thriving Hydrangeas!

Within a week or two, you should see more robust hydrangeas. The plants begin to produce fuller and healthier blooms.

If your hydrangeas just aren’t wowing you like they should, give baking soda a try. And while you’re at it, try baking soda in the rest of your garden!

Editor’s Note: this post was originally published in July 2017. The content has been updated.

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Filed Under: DIY Yard, Garden Tagged With: Garden Care, Garden Care Hacks, gardening, Gardening Hacks, How to Care for Hydrangeas, Hydrangeas

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  1. Joyce says

    July 10, 2020 at 9:49 pm

    Do you spray it on the plants or pour it on the ground?

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    • Kellee says

      February 18, 2021 at 10:32 pm

      Pour into the base of the plant.

      Reply
  2. Linda says

    July 10, 2020 at 11:03 pm

    Big hydrangea bushing no bloomss! Only had two blooms last year???

    Reply

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