Why does my hydrangea have a lack of blossoms?

Answer by  Anne56 (40)

You may not live in the correct zone. Verify the type of hydrangea to the zone you live in. If you live in the correct zone for the hydrangea, next check that the planting location meets the hydrangea's requirements. The hydrangea needs needs partial shade or diffused light. Too much sun or too much shade reduces blossom growth.

Answer by  Christian9247 (5042)

Generally this has a lot to do with the temperature of where you have places your hydrangea and the effects of the heat and cold on it.

Answer by  dwammer (710)

Depending on the location of your house and what zone your hydrangea is growing in, but generally, if you cut your hydrangea plant too short, it takes two years for rebloom. Lack of water may also be a reason.

Answer by  fishlover49 (643)

You may have planted a type of hydrangea that does not blossom, the type of hydrangea that you planted may not be a good match for your climate zone, you may have pruned the hydrangea too far back so the plant dies further down than it should, or it may not be in suitable soil.

Answer by  lorel (274)

Hydrangeas are very sensitive to soil chemistry. Certain regions are perfect for them, and they bloom profusely with gigantic blue flowers. Your soil may need help to boost its alkalinity.

Answer by  hibpmgirl (2166)

If its indoors in a pot, its probably root bound. if its outside and is surrounded by other plants chances are its roots are being weeded out by other plants or they are taking all the water. try some fertilizer and extra water

Answer by  strchild65 (74)

There are several reasons hydrangea's don't bloom. Not enough sun, improper trimming, the wrong temperature and lack of nutrients can all be lead to lack of flowers.

Answer by  Taran (716)

Does it completely fail to make buds? It may not flower as profusely, the blooms may not be as big, but no flowers at all? I covered it. Perhaps the hydrangea suffered damage that I couldn't see, that killed the flower buds. It never recovered. The weather is still not to its liking. Hydrangea macrophylla likes more heat to its summer.