Hydrangea and Wisteria Care in Kansas

Kansas gardener: new 'Endless Summer' hydrangea wilting after planting in damp soil, warm day. Wisteria (3+ years) never bloomed.

Hydrangea Transplant Shock

• Wilting in damp soil = common shock. Don't waterlog.
• Let soil dry, then water normally.
• Side-dress with composted manure.
• Feed with flowering shrub fertilizer after recovery.

Wisteria Bloom Requirements

• Full sun (6+ hours).
• Deep, moist, fertile soil (pH 6–7).
• Strong support.
• Regular pruning (not rampant).
• Composted manure side-dressing.

Key Insight

Wisteria blooms on new wood from pruned spurs. Unpruned vines = few flowers. Prune hard in winter, shape in summer.

Hydrangea will settle; wisteria needs sun and discipline.