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I've seen more hydrangeas turning brown than ever this year – here's why, and how to revive your shrubs

Brown sunburned flowers on hydrangea plant.

This summer has been scorching, and we aren’t the only ones who’ve been feeling it – I’ve seen a lot of hydrangeas turning brown this month, and that can mean one of a few things.

Before you jump ahead and learn how to deadhead hydrangeas, it’s worth thinking about the underlying causes of brown leaves and flowerheads – especially in light of the high temperatures we’ve experienced this summer. I, for one, am keen to know why I've spotted so many brown hydrangeas over the past few weeks.

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