Why do the buds of Endless Summer dry up? How can Endless Summer bloom more?

Endless Summer is a type of hydrangea, named for its long flowering period, from late spring to summer and autumn. The flowers of Endless Summer are very bright and beautiful, and the flowers are large and abundant. The size of the flowers is naturally related to the flower buds, so how can we make Endless Summer bloom more?

Why do the buds of Endless Summer dry up?

The drying up of the Endless Summer flower buds probably has little to do with the water and fertilizer in the pot soil. The main reason is related to insufficient light. If the plant does not have enough light, it cannot carry out effective photosynthesis. Without photosynthesis, it cannot absorb fertilizer in the pot soil. If there is insufficient nutrition, the flower buds will dry up.

Hydrangea leaves are not sun-resistant, but they particularly like sunlight, so hydrangeas need to be shaded in summer and placed in a place with the best scattered light conditions.

Only when photosynthesis is good can hydrangea synthesize enough nutrients to supply flowering. If the nutrition is insufficient, it will sacrifice the opportunity to bloom in order to survive.

Another one is watering.

When hydrangea buds are about to bloom, potassium dihydrogen phosphate should be sprayed to supplement phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Spraying the leaves will absorb fertilizers the fastest. But remember not to spray on the buds. If you spray on the buds and the ventilation environment is not good, the buds will turn black and die.

How to make Endless Summer bloom more

If you want hydrangeas to bloom well, you need to pay attention to their true habits. Generally, hydrangeas of the Saxifragaceae family prefer acidic soil, shaded environments, high humidity environments, and environments with lots of water and fertilizer. But in fact, the better the sunlight, the better the hydrangeas bloom, and the more conducive it is to flowering. However, if the sunlight is too strong, the hydrangeas will wilt. This is because the hydrangeas have weak root systems and huge leaves, and strong sunlight will cause them to lose water. Therefore, hydrangeas need appropriate shade and an environment with high air humidity. Complete shade is not acceptable.

When planting, you can first put a layer of coarse sand at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage, then add the substrate, water and fertilize generously, and place the seedlings in a slightly shaded but sunny place, preferably without being exposed to the sun at noon and without the leaves wilting. This will definitely help you grow hydrangeas. However, please note that panicle hydrangeas prefer alkaline soil and full sun.

Another thing is to prune appropriately. Endless Summer is different from other hydrangeas in that it can bloom on both new and old branches. The branches of the plant can continuously breed flower buds and bloom continuously during the peak growth season, that is, summer. Therefore, young plants and tender branches should not be pruned, and the remaining flowers can be removed after flowering. For perennial old plants, they need to be pruned in spring before the flower buds differentiate, and the aging branches should be cut off from the base to promote the sprouting of new branches.

Why do the petals of Endless Summer have yellow spots?

Hydrangea is a shade-loving plant and is sensitive to the stimulation of dry air and sunlight. Generally, it will have lush branches and leaves and bright petals in a humid air environment. However, such hydrangeas will wilt if exposed to the sun. If placed in dry air, the petals or leaves will soon become partially dehydrated. Over time, not only will the petals turn brown, but the leaves will not be able to withstand the test of the environment.

In addition, the potting soil needs to have good water permeability. During the flowering period, try not to spray water or fertilizer on the petals, especially since ultraviolet rays can cause obvious stimulation to the petals. Otherwise, the flower buds will have brown spots, which is extremely ugly.