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Hydrangeas turn blue as a reaction to aluminum in the soil. The soil pH should be slightly acidic (5.2 - 5.5). Do a soil test first, to determine your starting pH. Adding aluminum sulfate to the soil will help lower its pH, if necessary. A word of caution: not all plants can tolerate acidic soil and neighboring plants may be adversely affected.
Weatherâs Influence. Weather can also influence the color of hydrangea leaves, causing large areas of purple discoloration. Cool weather near the end of the growing season may trigger the plantâs dormancy early, allowing the purple leaf color to show through as the green chlorophyll factories shut down for the season.