I've got three established hydrangea bushes, but one is only producing a few blooms and the other two aren't blooming at all! I haven't changed my care routine and just let them grow as usual. Any tips on what might be wrong?
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So, here's the deal! Some hydrangeas, especially the older types, only bloom on old wood, which means they need last year's growth to produce flowers. If that wood got damaged over winter, you might end up with healthy leaves but no blooms. I've seen this happen even without a harsh winter! They might just be taking a year off from blooming.
Definitely a head-scratcher! Since you've had these bushes for around eight years, it's a good idea to keep an eye on their health and support them with some fertilizer in the spring. It can give them that boost they need to thrive and bloom beautifully in the following seasons.