So all of a sudden, my hydrangea has wilted and looks like itâs dying. The most common Hydrangea is the Macrophylla, often used by florists and gardeners. Wilting occurs when the leaves loose mositure faster than the roots can absorb it. below the surface of the soil with your finger. Asked July 27, 2013, 9:49 AM EDT. It started on one side and is some what quickly moving across the plant. Have treated with triazole fungicides without much success. I hope itâs not the end! Wilting and dying forsithia bushes. Rust (Pucciniastrum hydrangea) Like other rusts, hydrangea rust needs two hosts to survive and does not kill either of them. Why are my Hydrangeas Dying? Can you HELP my Hydrangea? But now it is slowly dying off but as if something is spreading. Favorite colors of Hydrangeas are blue and purple, although they come in ⦠We have a forsythia hedge (the old-fashioned, pale yellow cultivar) in which several bushes have died showing wilting and browning symptoms starting with yellowing leaves localized on one or a few branches. After you have a good grasp of everyday care of your hydrangea plants, get ready for the next {surprising} step! ! We will get into a bit more detail with what we described earlier. Should I move it, perhaps into a pot in more shade? Check the moisture level of your hydrangea at a point 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm.) The first symptoms are orange pustules on the bottoms of the hydrangea leaves and yellow spots on top. Read my post all about how to care for hydrangeas. This rust only infects the smooth hydrangea, H. arborescens, and hemlock as its alternate host. When a spot encounters a leaf vein, it spreads along it, forming an angular brown or black patch. Like leaf spot, this malady likes warm, wet weather and spreads by splashing water. Light-brown centers surrounded by dark-brown rings create a bull's-eye effect. Itâs since we had the really hot weather yesterday. Putting it in a shade will improve its health tremendously. Water it regularly as it helps them grow better. Brown spots appear on the leaves and grow rapidly in size. Please keep in mind the person across the street has a hydrangea plant that is totally vibrant and healthy. When you notice your hydrangea is starting to get that wilting, dying look, clean your pruners with the method we just mentioned and get to work. The combination of too much sun and not enough water is a common cause of hydrangea droop, making it a great place to start when your plants are feeling unwell. There is a top secret ingredient to reviving your hydrangea bushesâbut Iâm ⦠I know how many of my fellow hydrangea lovers are out there and how many, like me, have suffered the brutal disappointment of less-than-stunning hydrangea plants. Answer (1 of 2): Hydrangea is a very delicate plant which damages rapidly in direct sunlight. Donât be the botanist that allows a hydrangea to wither. I water it every day and feed it plant food. My neighbor took a look at them and said I might have watered the flowers and burnt them due to the heat. If the hydrangea is wilting in the vase, its sad state is most likely due to being cut incorrectly or improper hydration. Here are photos of my hydrangea bush and the problem I am having with it. Hydrangeas have 23 different species, although only five are commonly grown flowers in the United States. If this sounds like you, youâve got to try this one! The point is, the hydrangea doesnât have to slump or sag. How to Fix Drooping Hydrangea Plants. 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