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Mother's Day Hydrangea: Sudden Death from Dryness

Potted hydrangeas last ~1 week. First wilted flower indicated dry soil; cutting it and placing in water confirmed water deficit. Other flowers inevitably followed. Drench soil now—may be too late. Hydrangeas tolerate zero dryness.

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