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Discover the Hydrangeas
The hydrangeas we know best in Georgia are the garden shrubs which produce fluffy blue flower globes during summer.
We also see them in florists' pots, blooming in rich shades of pink or blue - until we plant them in our gardens. Then they flower in a sickly blend of the two colors or not at all.
Let's look at ways we can help that familiar "mophead" or "florists"' hydrangea look its best and let's learn about its wonderful relatives, the other hydrangeas for our landscape.
Cercospora Leaf Spot on Hydrangea
There are many fungal leaf spot pathogens that affect a very wide range of host plants. One very common leaf spot on hydrangea is Cercospora leaf spot caused by the fungal pathogen, Cercospora hydrangeae.
This fungal leaf spot can affect most hydrangeas and is generally an aesthetic issue for homeowners. The pathogen will rarely kill the plant but can reduce plant vigor by defoliation.
Hydrangea: A Southern Tradition
There are certain plants that just have a natural association with gardening in the South: magnolias, azaleas, camellias, and, of course, hydrangea. In previous generations, it would be hard to find a little white frame country home without a big bush of puffy, extravagant pink, blue, or white hydrangea blooms in a place of honor by the front door.
