Pinky Winky not Pink (updated)

[Carol Dee]

O.K. so sis's Pinky Winky Hydrangea is in bloom. It is not longer pink. What should be done (soil amendment) to get the pink to return?

 

[Smart Red]

What color is it. Adding lime will work if the hydrangea has turned bluish, but I haven't heard that anything will change colors of a hydrangea other than the blue/pink varieties.

My Pinky Winky (new this year) hasn't flowered so I don't know what color it will be.

 

[thistlebloom]

I don't think soil amendments change the colors on paniculata hydrangeas.
Pinky Winkys start out white and then fade into pink as the blooms age.
Is that the case Carol Dee, that they are blooming white right now?

 

[Smart Red]

Ah! Good to know.

 

[Carol Dee]

YEs, blooming white and seem to be staying white.

 

[thistlebloom]

YEs, blooming white and seem to be staying white.

It seems to take a month or two before they turn. I've never noted exactly how long, but I know I begin to get impatient about it before they finally do.

 

[Carol Dee]

O.K. @thistlebloom I will TRY to be patient...

 

[thistlebloom]

Let us know when it happens.

the color change, not you being patient...

 

[Carol Dee]

Let us know when it happens.

the color change, not you being patient...

Ha Ha I am as patient as the next gardener!

 

[seedcorn]

I thought pH controlled color?