Readers ask: How Do You Protect Hydrangeas From The Sun?

A temporary sunshade or sun cloth during the hottest part of the year provides protection from intense afternoon sunlight. Install two stakes slightly taller than the plants, and stretch a light-colored sheet between them.

Can hydrangea tolerate full sun?

Most hydrangeas prefer only morning sun. Yet one type of hydrangea can soak up the sun all day: the panicle hydrangea. While they can stand the sun, these do just fine in partial shade, too. Here are the best hydrangea varieties to grow in full sun.

When should I cover my hydrangeas?

If new buds have formed during warm spring weather, you should protect the hydrangeas during an unseasonably late frost to ensure full blooming. The University of Massachusetts Amherst notes that even cool summer temperatures can delay blooming.

How do you keep hydrangeas out of heat?

Prevention for future heat events

1. Right plant, right place.
2. Water plants deeply prior to the heat event so that the root zone is well hydrated.
3. Place mulch, such as bark, around plants to help keep in moisture.
4. Prior to planting, amend soil with organic matter, this will help the soil hold moisture.

What happens if hydrangeas get too much sun?

Too much sun exposure can cause your hydrangea shrubs to burn on its leaves and blooms. Also, be sure to put your fingers in the soil to see if it needs watering. We do recommend a soak versus light watering each day, but you should be sure that the soil is always moist – not wet – by sticking your fingers in the dirt.

How much sun can a hydrangea take?

Hydrangeas like morning sun, but do not do well if they’re in direct, hot afternoon sun. Partial shade in the later parts of the day is ideal for these beauties.

How do I protect my hydrangea macrophylla?

Many people wrap their plants to insulate them. The idea is to make your plants think they live in a warmer growing zone. You can use a tomato cage or build a cage with chicken wire/garden fleece/burlap and fill it loosely with leaves. You can even bubble wrap the exterior of this cage, adding even more insulation.

At what temperature should you cover hydrangeas?

If these are the species in your garden, you don’t have to worry about winter kill on hydrangea. They don’t need protection unless the temperature dips below negative 30 degrees Fahrenheit (-34 C.).

Do hydrangeas like a lot of water?

Even though hydrangeas require more water than some other shrubs, they don’t like to be over-watered. It is best to have moist soil and not wet soil. One reason hydrangeas get over-watered is when they wilt in the afternoon sun. Watch the video above for tips on watering hydrangeas!

Are hydrangeas heat tolerant?

Hydrangeas are appreciated for their ability to thrive in cool, moist shade, but some types are more heat and drought tolerant than others. If you live in a warm, dry climate, you can still grow these spectacular plants.

Do hydrangeas need to be deadheaded?

You should deadhead throughout the blooming season to keep your hydrangeas looking their beast and encourage new flower growth. However, stop deadheading hydrangea shrubs in mid to late fall, leaving any spent blooms in place.

Will hydrangeas survive a freeze?

A few nights at or slightly below 32 degrees Fahrenheit are unlikely to kill a hydrangea or do serious long-term damage. Hydrangeas that bloom on old wood are root hardy down to USDA zones 5 and 6, or minus 20 F to minus 15 F. New-wood bloomers are more cold tolerant, down to zones 3 or minus 40 F.

Why do my hydrangeas wilt in the sun?

Why Hydrangeas Droop When hydrangeas are drooping, they’re often expressing their dislike of local conditions. Too much sun and not enough water lead to wilt; heavy flower loads can cause tender branches to bend until they touch the ground. Even an extra dose of fertilizer may contribute to droopy hydrangea plants.

Can you plant Endless Summer hydrangea in full sun?

Growing Conditions Endless Summer Hydrangeas actually enjoy partial shade to full sun and are able to bloom on both old and new growth from spring through summer or early summer to fall, depending on the climate you live in.

Why do my hydrangeas look burnt?

All hydrangeas will turn brown if they wilt too many times in hot weather. Water these shrubs deeply every few days in the heat of the summer (note that hand watering isn’t deep enough) and mulch around plants to hold moisture in the soil longer.