If you’re looking for an easygoing shrub, peegee hydrangea is it.
All it needs to be happy is lots of water and temperatures between 32 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Soil
It doesn’t get much more easygoing than the peegee hydrangea when it comes to soil.
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If yourhydrangea is wilting, chances are it is due to a lack of water.
Temperature and Humidity
Peegee hydrangeas do best in temperatures between 32 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Use abasic tree and shrub fertilizerjust as the growing season starts in spring.
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Prune them in early spring just before new leaves begin to appear.
Trim back old wood and dead stems, and don’t be afraid of a heavy hand.
Peegee hydrangeas thrive when pruned back significantly.
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you could also lightly prune throughout the growing season to maintain the shape of the shrub.
Here’s how you’ll propagate peegee hydrangea.
Peegee hydrangea is easy to plant and transplant.
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A layer of mulch will also help keep the moisture in.
Those include cercospora leaf spot, botrytis blight, root rot, and powdery mildew.
Aphids, weevils, and spider mites can also impact peegee hydrangea, though those are often minor issues.
What do Peegee Hydrangea’s Flowers Look and Smell Like?
They do not have a distinct smell.
However, deadheading throughout the season is only going to help keep your plant tidy.
Unlike some flowers, hydrangeas generally do not bloom again after deadheading.
With underwatering, you’ll see the leaves begin to turn yellow with brown, crispy edges.
To remedy this, increase deep watering sessions to three times weekly.
Poor drainage can actually cause overwatering, which will lead to limp, yellow leaves.
Peegee hydrangeas should be planted in well-draining, rich soil in either full sun or partial shade.
Peegee hydrangeas will begin to fill in with new growth in the spring.
No, peegee hydrangeas bloom on new wood.
Hydrangeas that bloom on old wood include bigleaf andoakleaf hydrangeas.
