Brown hydrangea flowers - Knowledgebase Question

Abingdon, Ma
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Question by jeanetteccla
July 2, 2010
For the first time ever, my hydrangea flowers turned brown and died. What happened?


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Answer from NGA
July 2, 2010
The premature aging is probably due to hot weather. Usually they retain their color for several weeks but droughty conditions or a spike in the temperature can cause them to age prematurely. Better luck with your hydrangeas next season!

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