How to Fix Frost-Damaged Florida Hydrangeas

The warm, moist Florida air and plentiful sunshine make an ideal atmosphere for growing hydrangeas. The flowers -- native to the Himalayas, Indonesia, Japan and China -- thrive in almost any environment, but have trouble surviving an unexpected Florida freeze. Waking up to find your outdoor hydrangea plant drooping under the weight of frozen water isn’t cause for serious alarm. Use a few simple tactics to resurrect your frost-damaged hydrangea plant.

Burlap sack or cotton sheet
Lukewarm water
Spray bottle

Instructions

- 1
  Move the plant indoors immediately, or before the sun rises and begins to rapidly thaw the frozen hydrangea. Cover rooted plants with a burlap sack or cotton sheet to prevent the sun’s rays from causing any further damage.
- 2
  Remove any dead leaves, blooms or buds. Gently pull them away from the stem with your hands and throw them into the garbage or mulch pile.
- 3
  Spray the hydrangea with a light misting of lukewarm water. This provides the plant necessary moisture without overwhelming the damaged, fragile plant or room system with a blast of water.
- 4
  Continue to house the plant indoors, providing it with a light misting of water daily, until the frost damage subsides and the plant begins to show new growth in the form of budding and leaf development.

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