Re: Hydrangea spots
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Hydrangea spots
- From: "* D* <m*@teleport.com>
- Date: Sun, 27 Sep 1998 12:40:19 -0500
At 10:15 PM 9/20/98 -0700, Renata LaMar wrote:
>Hi Everyone!!
>
>I planted a blue hydrangea (sorry about the spelling) this spring. I am
>in zone 5, it gets partial sun, and the leaves are dry and covered in
>reddish spots. Someone earlier in the week had problems with rust on
>their asters. Has anyone heard of this problem with hydrangeas. Could
>it be rust? What should I do about it?
>
>Thanks much!
>
>Renata
Hi Renata, Your Hydrangea sounds like it is getting too much sun. I have
grown them for 20+ years and have never seen rust or any other fungal
disease on mine or anyone elses. Crispy edges mean too much sun with not
enough water to compensate for the heat. The orange spots could also be
heat/water stress unless of course you are describing orange PUSTULES like
those that occur on Roses/Asters/Snapdragons. Most Hydrangeas prefer
part-shade/shade, especially in long, hot summer climates. You may need to
move your Hydrangea to a shadier, cooler spot. For now, keep it well
watered - they do like water. Marilyn
Marilyn Dube'
NATURAL DESIGN PLANTS
Hardy Perennials, Choice Tropicals
Portland, Oregon, Zone 8b
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