Can Hydrangeas Survive Root Rot?
Root rot is one of the most untreatable types of diseases that affect all types of hydrangeas. It appears when the hydrangea is grown in standing water or exposed to too much water, as through flooding or over-watering. Hydrangeas affected by root rot will wilt beginning with the leaves and continue to wilt even when they are watered. The only way to prevent root rot from spreading is to uproot and destroy the plant. Avoid root rot by ensuring that soil is well drained and irrigated to prevent standing water from affecting hydrangeas. document.getElementById(‘adsense_placeholder_2’).innerHTML = document.getElementById(‘adsense_ad_2_hidden’).innerHTML; Powdery Mildew and Hydrangeas Powdery mildew occurs in humid areas with high temperatures, and affects hydrangea plants that do not receive enough direct sunlight. Although hydrangeas can be grown in partial shade, plants that receive very little direct sunlight are more susceptible to this type of mildew. Shade and moisture allow mildew
