hydrangea 'Annabelle DEAD????

Rich B

 Hi

Emergency!!!!

Can anyone tell me whats wrong with this hydrangea 'Annabelle.

Its been in about 2 weeks in partial shade. Is on a slight slope, has been watered well. i have another in more shade that's fine. Its about 1m tall and cost me £18

Since going it has looked a bit sad but i thought it was just the replanting that upset it but now it looks like its on the way out...Please help.....

R

Rich B

 Heres another pic....

Forester2

My hydrangea (not the same variety as yours) can look sad from time to time and all it wants is a good drink - and I mean a good drink - several watering cans at a time. It soon perks up.  So try giving more water than you think it needs as a starter.

Hostafan1

I'd immediately remove the flowers ( they suck up huge amounts of energy ) make sure it doesn't dry out , give it a good soak, and if you can , mulch with garden compost .

Hostafan1

better to lose this season's flowers than to lose the plant eh?

Fairygirl

I'm inclined to agree. A biggish shrub will often wilt a bit when planted out - no matter what type or what  the conditions are. The roots are used to being comfy in their pot and it's a bit of a shock. It's also very near the ivy which will be taking a lot of moisture from the ground. It's hard to overwater Hydrangeas Rich 

Rich B

Ok

Ill do that now. It rained all day yesterday though...but ill do it. I have tomato feed shall i use?? shall i get rid of all the dead leaves???

Rich B

I defiantly soaked it but i didn't really look at it. The shop is good though so im sure they will have looked after it before. The hose is on it now.....shall i feed it with Tom food??

Hostafan1

I'd just give it a soak and wait to see. If it's still peaky tomorrow, I really would sacrifice the flowers though.