Northeast Gardening: Spring Report Card, 1 by Noreaster

Noreaster wrote:
Pirl, my hydrangea was planted in summer of '06, so I haven't had it long. It was a pretty good size when purchased, and I was amazed at the growth last year for such a new plant...I guess I didn't realize they grew so fast. It's up against a fence that is on the north side of our property. Unfortunately, my yard is so small, that I don't know where I could move it to. It's sort of do or die for it, I think, unless I just give it away.

Here is a recent pic of it in all it's weirdness, with the naked canes in the middle. Pretty much every top pom pom of leaves there has a flower bud forming. After it blooms I am gonna have to come back here and get specific info about cutting back and rooting cuttings, because I know nothing of that!