It will take a while to soak up the water.
Other issues could be it's too hot for the plant, or root damage.
I'd give it a little time to see if it revives.
I gave them a lot of water yesterday. They're under some pretty big trees and the dirt is pretty hard. I'm afraid the soul isn't holding the water. Or it's holding too much ..* edit: mine I planted in the fall and we're currently in the middle of the heatwave
Hmmm... yeah, it's probably the heatwave then.
I would try watering them well and then covering the ground under them with a mulch. I used straw mulch in my garden and it has made a HUGE difference in water retention in the soil, and keeping soil temps a bit cooler. If you water the mulch in as well, it adds an additional moisture barrier.
Also, make sure your hose is running cold, when you use it, because the water that is in the hose will heat up during a hot day. Gotta make sure that's purged, before you water your plants. Also, be sure to water the ground, and not the foliage, as water on the foliage in the sunshine can kind of boil the plant when it evaporates.
ETA: when watering, a long, light but slow soak is better than a quick heavy spray at the surface. You want to ensure the water is getting down to the roots.
You can check by sticking your finger into the soil a few inches after watering to see if it's moist under there.
When soils get really dry, they can start to repel water, so you want to make sure it's soaking in.
What type of hydrangea is it?? I just planted some pee gees and they look almost exactly like this (aside from the wilting) however even tho mine say full sun they aren’t in full sun. I’m hoping they’ll fill in an area in the next few years then I can cut down some of the tree. Not sure if yours are in full sun or not and if it’s just a little hard for them still being pretty small. Keep watering and give them a little trim. If possible maybe some shade from the hot afternoon sun to see if that helps.
It’s in shock and needs water. They get quite dramatic sometimes. I usually use SuperThrive or Wilt Stop when my plants go into shock. It doesn’t happen very often bc I use root stimulator when planting which prevents it as well.
Heat shock, transplant shock, or lack of water. The solution to all of them is water it in nice and deep.
I agree. It could also be root damade, but unlikely given the uniforn wilting.
Ok what if it still looks like this after I water it
It will take a while to soak up the water. Other issues could be it's too hot for the plant, or root damage. I'd give it a little time to see if it revives.
I gave them a lot of water yesterday. They're under some pretty big trees and the dirt is pretty hard. I'm afraid the soul isn't holding the water. Or it's holding too much ..* edit: mine I planted in the fall and we're currently in the middle of the heatwave
Hmmm... yeah, it's probably the heatwave then. I would try watering them well and then covering the ground under them with a mulch. I used straw mulch in my garden and it has made a HUGE difference in water retention in the soil, and keeping soil temps a bit cooler. If you water the mulch in as well, it adds an additional moisture barrier. Also, make sure your hose is running cold, when you use it, because the water that is in the hose will heat up during a hot day. Gotta make sure that's purged, before you water your plants. Also, be sure to water the ground, and not the foliage, as water on the foliage in the sunshine can kind of boil the plant when it evaporates. ETA: when watering, a long, light but slow soak is better than a quick heavy spray at the surface. You want to ensure the water is getting down to the roots. You can check by sticking your finger into the soil a few inches after watering to see if it's moist under there. When soils get really dry, they can start to repel water, so you want to make sure it's soaking in.
Ok thank you for the information, friend
Happy to help! I hope your plant recovers!
It did! It just needed way more water than I ever would have thought...
Yay! I'm so happy to hear it! Yeah, it's surprising how much they need, especially in a heat wave. Luckily, they're pretty resilient 😊
Did you water it every day after planting it for a couple of weeks, at least until it established its roots? Looks Thirsty and 1/2 dead.
Lmao. Water it.
In addition to all the watering be prepared to give it a trim if it doesn’t bounce back. You’ll save the plant that way, but give it some time.
Thank you all for your help! Apologies if it was a dumb question
Not dumb at all, sometimes things that are obvious to one person aren’t to another. That’s just how it goes :)
What type of hydrangea is it?? I just planted some pee gees and they look almost exactly like this (aside from the wilting) however even tho mine say full sun they aren’t in full sun. I’m hoping they’ll fill in an area in the next few years then I can cut down some of the tree. Not sure if yours are in full sun or not and if it’s just a little hard for them still being pretty small. Keep watering and give them a little trim. If possible maybe some shade from the hot afternoon sun to see if that helps.
Water it.
It’s in shock and needs water. They get quite dramatic sometimes. I usually use SuperThrive or Wilt Stop when my plants go into shock. It doesn’t happen very often bc I use root stimulator when planting which prevents it as well.
For the love of god water your plant