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Faiza Saqib

5 Reasons Why Your Hydrangeas Haven't Bloomed — And What You Can Do About It

An outdoor kitchen with a hydrangea bush.

They're beautiful, bold and bountiful — but when hydrangeas are not given the best care, they can dry up, wilt and lose their abundant color. There are a few potential reasons as to why your hydrangeas aren't blooming. From extreme weather conditions such as excessive heat and sun exposure to drought and improper pruning — all these factors may be playing a role in a sad season for your plants.

'Hydrangeas are a tricky species,' says Kasey Eaves, plant expert and owner of Vivant Gardening Services. 'They are prized for long blooms but if you do not treat each plant like the individual they are, they will easily refuse to flower'.

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