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I planted an Annabelle Hydrangea in June 2019 and I am now getting several leaves that are starting to have some brown spots and brown edges. The leav...
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Annabelle Hydrangea #598349
Asked September 21, 2019, 8:20 PM EDT
I planted an Annabelle Hydrangea in June 2019 and I am now getting several leaves that are starting to have some brown spots and brown edges. The leaves do this anywhere on the plant, so the location is not specific. I also have mulch around the bottom of the pIant, and it receives late morning-early afternoon sun, and later evening sun. I checked for any kind of bug infestation, and found none. I don't believe this to be a watering issue, but I have no clue what is causing this. Please help.
Washtenaw County Michigan
Expert Response
It would appear to be watering issues. It is not uncommon for these spots to occur on hydrangea - Cercospora leaf spots. Rainfall and heavy watering are typical causes. Attached are two articles describing cercospora and how to care for the hydrangea.
https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/hydrangea/
https://www.uaex.edu/publications/pdf/FSA-7570.pdf
https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/hydrangea/
https://www.uaex.edu/publications/pdf/FSA-7570.pdf