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Hydrangea Winter Bud Freeze: Why Blooms Were Few

Bigleaf hydrangea flower buds at the stem tips froze in the harsh winters of 2013–14 and 2014–15. Plants in protected spots bloomed normally. Light fertilizing in July and proper watering may help next year's display.

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