Find Your Please help me…I have a lovely Climbing Hydrangea…planted approximately 6 weeks ago…in past 1.5 weeks I noticed begininng of “rust spots” first only at base of plant..now they are progressing up the entire plant but only on the side that receives most sun..The sun is early morning…By noon sun is less and plant receives more shade. I keep it watered…Are the rust-colored spots evidence of sun damage, too little vs. too much water…??? I cannot contact Lowe’s as cannot get past registration although have completed all information. Can you please give me some advice. Thank you. winkler@vincennes.net Jo Ann Winkler
Climbing Hydrangea Problems?
May 29, 2007 by
JoAnn,
Without being able to see an actual leaf, I presume you have bacterial leaf spot on your hydrangea. This is treatable. You will need a fungicide with chloranthil as the active ingrediant. Your local true garden center & nursery should have the this type of fungicide. There are a few things you can do besides spray them with a fungicide.
1. When you water do not wet the foliage. Wetting the foliage will spread the bacteria. Always water at the based of the plant.
2. Do not keep the hydrangea soggy. Keep the area moist but not soggy.
3. Remove any fallen leaves — put them in the trash do not burn them.
Your plant should recover nicely once you have sprayed them.