A lush blooming hydrangea is a decorative element in every garden. Planting hydrangeas is not difficult, but caring for them is a little more demanding thanin other garden shrubs. Diseases and pests can also attack the plants and prevent their development. In this article we will take a closer look at the most common hydrangea diseases and their treatment and preventive measures.
How many types of hydrangeas are there?
The hydrangea belongs to the hydrangea family (Hydrangeaceae) and originally comes from East Asia. There are over 80Types of Hydrangeas, which can be roughly divided into 3 groups:
- forest hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens)
- Farmer's hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla)
- panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata)
They all differ in growth habit, flower shape and color, but the hydrangea diseases and pests listed here are typical for all species. The causes are usually metabolic disorders or fungi.
