Brown spots on hydrangea leaves and flowers are rarely fatal to hydrangea plants.

The good news is that hydrangea spots can usually be fixed.

But first, youll need to identify exactly whats causing those spots to begin with.

Brown hydrangea leaf.

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Leaf spot is particularly common in hydrangeas.

When this occurs, hydrangea roots start to die and the plants leaves may wilt and develop dark splotches.

Cold Temperatures

Choosing the righthydrangea varietiesfor your specific growing zone will help you avoid temperature-stressed plants.

Hydrangea with brown spots on leaves and dead heads.

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Here are a few simple ways to keep your hydrangea plants spot-free in the future.

But theyre also more efficient at resisting plant diseases and pests.

Here are a few more hydrangea growing tips to keep your hydrangeas looking their best:

Hydrangea pruning

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Mophead hydrangea shrub with ribbed leaves surrounding cluster of pink and light green flowers closeup

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