One of the hardest things to explain to clients is that sometimes there is “no rhyme or reason” plants are like people, some thrive and some fail. Thanks for all of the knowledge you share!!!
Because of her video, I planted a hedge of these this summer! I ordered 3 gallons and they are all covered in blooms. I cant wait for them to start turning the punch color. 😍😍
Gosh.... totally get it now! LOVE Garden Answer......I am so much more courageous when it comes to my flowerbeds. Thank you Garden Answer for introducing me (novice) to Proven Winners......
Thank you for sharing this! One of the many things I've learned from you is that it's okay not to waste tons of time and energy on plants that just aren't making it. I can relocate struggling plants if I want...but it's also okay to just pull them out and move on. It's kind of freeing!
But can get kind of costly. I like the challenge of saving plants as well... and producing more from one... well I just hacked down my iris leaves at the wrong time. They create a jungle and bloom so early. They are resilient though I've never done this. Had too! Lol❤
@@vlrissolojust yesterday (8/29/24), I had a struggling standard limelight so I literally thought, “what would Laura do?” I pulled it and planted it in another location. The roots are shallow.
Hi Laura, I’ve never tuned into your proven winners posts. Always watch your own channel. How nice to see you again today. Ok that’s sound weird! 😂 Anywho, even though I’m in zone 9b so most of my hydrangeas are in pots and in shade. Sadly I don’t see Proven Winners very often and when I do the offerings are scant. Still enjoy all the info! Thx!
In older days, in orchards with iron deficiency, people used to drive nails into tree stumps so the plant would slowly take iron from the metal. Btw such hydrangeas somehow thrive in my garden with pH 9.
I needed this video today. I finally bit the bullet and removed a Witchita Blue Juniper that had been struggling ( most likely tip blight). It was so sad because it was finally getting big enough to act as a privacy screen. I had been putting it off for months hoping it would recover but finally accepted today that was a very slim chance. I replaced it with an arborvitae, which typically do much better in my area.
What do I like about your garden styling, Laura? (I use 'you' as the solution-finder for researching and reporting results). I'm no expert. But I enjoy that you display a drive-by viewing is the formal opportunity of a drive-by viewing while the more intimate realization of a slower excursion at a slower pace from an inward-out view. I've learned so much from you, your family, your team. I thank you all.
Thanks for this video, Laura. I just ordered some Chelated Iron to help my Hydrangeas. I have two, and I am determined to grow them in Zone 9b. I wish they did better in my zone, I would have them all over my home if they did well here. ❤
Am excited to see you planting Little Lime Punch today! I planted one in my garden this spring, and it’s blooming coloring up beautifully (central Ohio, 6A, also have alkaline soil). Looking forward to seeing your whole fabulous hedge in bloom when the plants get established!
I have a Hydrangea that I add acidifier too to make it blue and when you were talking I realized it could be the problem that I am seeing because I noticed the leaves are starting to turn a bit of yellow with a little bit of veining . So now I am wondering if that acidifier is ruining the soil .
They will be pretty, especially since you figured out the soil situation. I'm always amazed how you can dig right next to a tree and not find major roots. I'm, in North Houston (zone 9a) we live in a community that has been carved out of the Southern tip of The Big Piney Woods. We have a lot of Loblolly Pines and other trees. I can't even go out to plant one plant without taking my Falco's to clip the little roots where I am digging. It IS a blessing to have so many trees, but it can be discouraging sometimes. Did I see a new board fence and entry arbor near the drive at the new round patio? Don't recall you talking about it. Thank you for your videos, I never miss one!
I am so happy to view this video today because I was so upset about my vanilla strawberry hydrangea this morning. It has yet to even bud up this year. It's 1 August and no blooms. Plenty of greenery. So, I will move next year. Thanks Laura.
Thanks for the reminder. We planted a row of Provence Lavender and each one, one by one, dried and died. I think I over fertilized and overwatered 🤷🏽♀️ because they don’t like either of those but honestly? WHO KNOWS. They cost a pretty penny and looked dreamy as they went in, pretty disappointing. That’s gardening.
💚💜 I was just watching videos on these guys! I like the Bobo plant Iv seen houses over near my end and it's gorgeous. I don't want the tree kind. I found 2 Lil ones at Walmart clearance dying and they are soo healthy doing good. They were blue last yr but pink this yr
I'm happy to see the garden fail it let's me know I'm not alone on certain plants. I need to check the soil Ph since I have a few plants with yellow leaves turning brown.
So good video. I’m love hydrangea., But have problem with some. And my problem start with leaves. And after they dead. I’m WISH YOU PUT PICTER of NAME and BRAND IRON …
I'm curious, have you had the soil tested? I mean, both the soil around the thriving plants and the failing plants to compare and see if it is a nutrient deficiency? Other deficiencies present similar to chlorosis, with dark veins and yellowing leaves. Sometimes, the soil in one area also needs to be amended to have more or less drainage. Plants can be fickle about moisture.
I just got 5 PW limelight’s…it is almost 100 degrees here (Zone 7) and the shipping was delayed, so they arrived quite stressed. I am wondering if I should wait and plant them in the fall? Right now they are in “ICU” in the original pots so I can keep close watch and baby them.
My hostas planted under a Maple tree next to some vine maple were turning brown and I thought is was not enough water?? But I read not to plant hostas under maples since they want the water and will take from the hostas.
Perhaps take a picture into your local garden center? It is often very difficult to get anything to grow under a maple since the tree does compete for water and other resources.
Does anyone know what to put into the soil so it retains moisture? The heat/sun of August really stresses my limelight. Aside from A LOT of watering, what can I use to amend the soil? (NJ)
This link will take you to many hydrangeas that ARE hardy in zone 9, enjoy! www.provenwinners.com/plants/search/advanced?genus=Hydrangea&hardiness-zone=9
It might be fill dirt because fill dirt is dead and nothing grows in it. What you need to do is add 6 inches organic topsoil. When you plant your shrubs dig the hole twice the size of the root ball and backfill it with organic dirt. You can also sprinkle slow release iron and fertilizer around each plant.
Hydrangeas...I keep having problems with wind and rain knocking them down when the blooms are on, the stems are not strong enough, what can I do. My biggest challenge is the Little Limes
I have planted a wall of little lime punch hydrangeas ( zone 5B) and looking for some companion plants ( in front of the hydrangeas and one in a container. Can you recommend for a nice combination of low maintenance and colours combination ?
This tool might help a bit, homeoutside.provenwinners.com/ but please know that we do not have enough info to truly help....we would need to know type of soil, how much sun does the area get, and quite a few other bits of info. It is best if you take a picture of the area and go to your favorite garden center to discuss options. Thanks for watching!
@@ProvenWinnersRU-vid thank you- can you control the size of little lime punches? I have 2 beds about 9 feet long 2 feet wide and planted 4 ( 3 feet apart for a bordered look wrapping my porch. Worried it’s overcrowded now. I just planted all 4 hydrangeas in may. Think I need to widen my bed also but not sure.
Hello Laura; I live in zone 9. I will like to plant one of this little lime punch in my zone. When and where can I order one? If I get one I will give you the feedback on how does in my zone. Thank you
You can order one on this page from our website, but note we do not recommend these for zone 9, you can try it, but be sure it does get a good amount of afternoon shade. Thanks for watching. www.provenwinners.com/plants/hydrangea/little-lime-punch-panicle-hydrangea-hydrangea-paniculata
Have you ever inserted the spikes of iron directly into the trunk, for very large trees that are suffering iron deficiency? Chelated iron hasn't fixed our problem for an enormous birch and a maple. We're already losing one huge river birch and I'd rather not lose two. Nervous about weakening the tree by installing spikes in the trunk, though. The trees were already mature when we moved here 20 years ago. They were fine until a few years ago.
This hydrangea is only rated through zone 8, please see the link provided at the bottom of this message. And you can try this plant in your zone, but your night temps may not be cool enough to cause the chemical reaction within the plant that helps it to produce blooms. If you are very close to being in a zone 8 you might want to try it, and be sure it receives some afternoon shade. Thanks for watching, www.provenwinners.com/plants/hydrangea/little-lime-punch-panicle-hydrangea-hydrangea-paniculata
My pet peve is not knowing where to site a shrub as so far they all seem to get much larger than the tags say and then I have to wack them out. :( Why can't they just be truthful about things on the tag, so frustrating.
Our plants do perform a bit different from garden to garden, since the amount of sun, water and plant food they get is a bit different for everyone. We do test these plants but the sizes we state are dependent on each situation, we are sorry for your frustration!
I love you videos… but it’s strange seeing the application of amendments …im a gardener in the uk and my parents are gardeners …we’ve always put massive amounts of animal manure and compost on the land …my dad would have amazing veg and get tones of pig manure delivered every year …I use sheep , donkeys,cow and chickens manure from our land …is there a reason I haven’t seen this method used 🤔
All we can say is everyone garden's differently, and access to the amendments you are familiar with might not be available to others...but thank you for sharing your experience!
But uploaded today by Proven Winners who partner with Garden Answer. No matter, the content is relevant and now is a good time to plant these panicle hydrangeas.
Thank you Denise! The content that Laura creates for us is timeless, and we came across this in our files and yes, this is when people are thinking about adding to their landscape in the fall. We appreciate you watching.
