Hydrangea 'Blushing Bride' problems — and how to fix them

Normal in hot weather; plants often recover by evening. If wilting persists into the morning, water immediately. Afternoon shade prevents most wilting.

Old wood buds can be killed by late frosts. Protect with fleece in late spring. Ensure pruning is done only to remove dead wood until the first flush has finished.

Grey fuzzy growth on spent flowers in humid, cool conditions. Remove faded blooms promptly and improve airflow around the plant.

Dark or angular spots on leaves caused by Cercospora or bacterial infection. Avoid overhead watering; remove affected leaves and apply copper-based fungicide if persistent.

C-shaped larvae eat roots, causing sudden wilt. Apply nematode (Steinernema kraussei) treatment to the soil in late summer.