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Understanding Old Wood Hydrangeas Hydrangea species that flower on old wood produce flower buds on stems that grew during the previous growing season.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
If flower buds are forming too early, cover the plants with a layer of straw or leaf mulch to protect them from damage and uncover them when the weather warms up.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
The buds of hibiscus form at the end of each stem, and the more stems, the more flower buds.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Bigleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood, so a hard frost will often damage the dormant flower buds that are set to bloom in the new season.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
If flower buds are forming too early, cover the plants with a layer of straw or leaf mulch to protect them from damage and uncover them when the weather warms up.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
The buds of hibiscus form at the end of each stem, and the more stems, the more flower buds.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Bigleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood, so a hard frost will often damage the dormant flower buds that are set to bloom in the new season.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Flower bud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flower%20bud. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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