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Does my hydrangea look healthy?

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by Billi, Apr 25, 2022.

  1. Billi

    Billi Gardener

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    Not sure if it should be this pale?
    South facing bed, this will be its 3rd season in this bed
     

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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Wonder if a dose of Sequestrene would green it up.
    Might just be the new growth getting going.
    I think some plants start putting on top growth before the roots are really active in spring, so often the new growth can look a bit anaemic for a while.
     
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      Thanks i will look into sequestrene :smile:
      Ill also do some research on the root activity in spring, that sounds interesting thank you
       
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        It's not unusual for the initial foliage on some plants to be a pit pale or even white in a cool spring, soil takes longer to warm up so the roots can get out of step with the shoots. Also roots are getting going and the shoots are putting a hiogh demand on the roots for water, minerals etc.
        Some of my Salvias and Impatiens had almost white foliage at the end of March now greening up nicely. Flower colour can also be temperature affected. Salvia "Hot Lips" being a prime example.
         
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          Ah thank you :biggrin:
           
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