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title: "My hydrangea is looking a little sad. I cut back all the bad blooms…"
description: "My hydrangea is looking a little sad. I cut back all the bad blooms what can I do to make it look better? It has some new flowers coming but still very sad…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/ItDWH6LhSrur11xZ3inTKw/avbtYDc3R_mI3kDhOXT29w"
community: "The Blooming Brigade"
author: "Annie"
published: "2024-03-16T18:00:07.562751Z"
language: "en"
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# My hydrangea is looking a little sad. I cut back all the bad blooms…

_Posted by Annie on 2024-03-16_

My hydrangea is looking a little sad. I cut back all the bad blooms what can I do to make it look better? It has some new flowers coming but still very sad looking

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## 2 comments

### Sunny commented on 2024-03-16

It looks overwatered. Let the soil dry out more. Check the soil is dry with a bamboo skewers. Use the Planta notifications as recommendations to water and not strict requirements.

#### Annie replied on 2024-03-17

Thanks!

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