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title: "HELP! Does anyone know why this is happening? I have been keeping an…"
description: "HELP! Does anyone know why this is happening? I have been keeping an eye on this hydrangea like a hawk and idk what I’ve done wrong? I have fertilized the soil…"
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community: "The Blooming Brigade"
author: "K.Hughes"
published: "2024-04-07T00:12:25.121135Z"
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# HELP! Does anyone know why this is happening? I have been keeping an…

_Posted by K.Hughes on 2024-04-07_

HELP!

Does anyone know why this is happening? I have been keeping an eye on this hydrangea like a hawk and idk what I’ve done wrong? I have fertilized the soil and I check the water daily. Maybe I’m not watering enough?

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## 4 comments

### Kristian Faye commented on 2024-04-08

If that’s one of those potted ones from a big box store this happens a lot. They aren’t really meant to be outside or planted in the ground.

#### Ocean replied on 2024-04-10

Any solutions? Mine are doing the same :(

#### Michelle’s Hobby replied on 2025-03-18

Yes they are. My are from Lowes hardware store and in ground for 10 years. Never have to touch them once established. Sorry to disagree.

### Slobispo commented on 2024-05-22

I think you need to deadhead the old flowers to allow energy to be spent on new flowers and plant growth. The flowers are not meant to be the one and only ones.

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