Hydrangea

Peter553

I planted three hydrangeas in hindsight too close together. Located under a tree in partial shade - two out of three have flowered - two also show light /yellow coloured leaves. Should I move them to another location to give them more space.

Peter553

Buttercupdays

Hydrangeas make large plants eventually, they also need a lot of water.

There is no way all three are going to thrive in that space, competing with the tree.

They can cope with some shade.

Fairygirl

Yes is the short answer 
They'll all suffer very quickly if left in that site. Even one on it's own will struggle because of the competition, as Buttercupdays says.

Peter553

Many thanks for response will re -locate probably best to do it now would you agree ?

Fairygirl

Many people will say wait till autumn, but if they were mine, I'd do it as soon as poss. They'll only continue to suffer.
Water really thoroughly, prep the new spot - add plenty of well rotted manure if you have it, and water really well afterwards, adding a mulch of bark or good compost. Then keep an eye on them. It's worth giving them a good soak each night for a while to help them along, especially if there isn't any decent regular rainfall where you live 

Omori

I would leave the middle one as-is, and move the side ones elsewhere.  I would just wait til this heat wave is over. 

Peter553

Many thanks for tips and advice...located in the West of Scotland so heatwave won't last that long I suspect... 

Fairygirl

It'll be fine @Peter553 -  rain on it's way for tomorrow.
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