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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 184437" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>Shari - </p><p> </p><p>I bought 3 hydrangeas years ago from Lowes. I had "visions" of my childhood home with these "snowball" bushes nearly as big as my folks blooming and being filled with lovely flowers. </p><p> </p><p>What I got? Three hydrangeas that at best every year get 4-5 leaves, die back in the cold (despite my best efforts to mulch heavily in winter and pull back in the Spring). I have had them in the ground for nearly 6 years. I've mowed over them, I've forgotten to water them and still every year 3-4 leaves. I was so disgusted - I started to just pull them out and then thought - maybe just let them be. </p><p> </p><p>They did have flowers on them when I planted them too - beautiful for about 2 months and not very big - about ohhhh 12". </p><p> </p><p>Then I ran into one of those little old lady gardeners so I asked her about the tiny bush. She said what I had was indoor hydrangeas. The kind that is meant to be over-wintered in a green house but because the South has had relatively mild winters and I mulch - they've survived outside. These particular ones I have are 6 years old and never got more than their original 12" height. Had I planted them up N. they would have perished. </p><p> </p><p>If you DO have the type that is for out doors? Then keep in mind they like a drink now and then, and a little fertilizer about 2x a year. I believe they like the same kind as azaleas, but I'd have to look up in my book to see. Miracle Grow couldn't hurt - lol. </p><p> </p><p>Wanted to add: LOWESS had them marked with tags that showed GIGANTIC hydrangea bushes. I believe they are slow growing or scared to grow in our yard for fear of the dog's. lol </p><p> </p><p>Maybe your dad is trying to tell you to GROW....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 184437, member: 4964"] Shari - I bought 3 hydrangeas years ago from Lowes. I had "visions" of my childhood home with these "snowball" bushes nearly as big as my folks blooming and being filled with lovely flowers. What I got? Three hydrangeas that at best every year get 4-5 leaves, die back in the cold (despite my best efforts to mulch heavily in winter and pull back in the Spring). I have had them in the ground for nearly 6 years. I've mowed over them, I've forgotten to water them and still every year 3-4 leaves. I was so disgusted - I started to just pull them out and then thought - maybe just let them be. They did have flowers on them when I planted them too - beautiful for about 2 months and not very big - about ohhhh 12". Then I ran into one of those little old lady gardeners so I asked her about the tiny bush. She said what I had was indoor hydrangeas. The kind that is meant to be over-wintered in a green house but because the South has had relatively mild winters and I mulch - they've survived outside. These particular ones I have are 6 years old and never got more than their original 12" height. Had I planted them up N. they would have perished. If you DO have the type that is for out doors? Then keep in mind they like a drink now and then, and a little fertilizer about 2x a year. I believe they like the same kind as azaleas, but I'd have to look up in my book to see. Miracle Grow couldn't hurt - lol. Wanted to add: LOWESS had them marked with tags that showed GIGANTIC hydrangea bushes. I believe they are slow growing or scared to grow in our yard for fear of the dog's. lol Maybe your dad is trying to tell you to GROW.... [/QUOTE]
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