‘Wilted and sad’ hydrangeas will ‘perk up fast’ with gardener’s ‘fantastic’ 15-second task (Image: GETTY)
, with their large heads and attractive foliage, are some of the most cherished shrubs for home .
Yet, this splendour can quickly turn to worry when the plants begin to wilt – a clear sign that all may not be well.
Wilting isn’t immediately fatal for hydrangeas but serves as a warning bell for gardeners to take swift action.
Finding her hydrangeas wilting shortly after , Lottie Norfolk reached out on the Hydrangeas in the UK Facebook page, expressing her concern.
She wrote: “My hydrangeas are wilting. Only planted it a few days ago and watered when needed since, but it is looking very sad.” She also shared a photo showing the drooping blooms.
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A lack of water is one of the most common reasons for hydrangeas to wilt (Image: Getty)
It was the unanimous opinion among fellow gardeners that the plant was parched. Ahmed Chowdhury put it plainly: “You need to water it also much more! It looks so thirsty.”
Julie Prescott reminded: “You need to water it every day because they are very thirsty plants.”
Sue Blake reassured: “They’re gasping, flood with water at ground level, and will perk up fast in a couple of seconds.”
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Water hydrangeas for longer periods to perk them back up (Image: Getty)
Wendy Cripps offered a practical tip: “They need a lot more water than they are getting. Soaking the area for 15 seconds works fantastically.”
Claire Fisher penned a crucial tip: “Clue is in the name. They need tons of water till they’re established. This is after the first year.”
The following day, Lottie joined the conversation with an update and a photo showing her hydrangeas looking much healthier. Alongside the image, she remarked: “Looking a lot better now.”
Curious about her method, a fellow gardener asked what she did to “bring it back to life”, to which Lottie simply responded: “Just stood and watered it.”
To keep the plant in top condition, gardening enthusiasts recommended giving the hydrangeas a good soak daily for extended periods.
What’s more, mummer is not the only time to water these plants, it is also vital to do so in autumn and winter.