Fairly standard behaviour for white Hydrangeas. It means the flowers have done their job and are beginning to go over.

They are still very attractive aren't they? Much nicer than what happens for faded blue ones.

Thanks a lot Owdboggy. Wife has been blaming me for having them too near other plants.

Lol.We women can be very hard on you men...

and some times deservedly so :o)))

You can cut them off and let them dry and if desired they can be sprayed silver/gold for decoration. Not my personal choice but it is a common thing to do.

That's for sure Steragram. I still trying to work out how you are always always right even when wrong.

Oh dear, don't be bitter Eric! Women gardeners at least do make mistakes and admit it! So get your OH into gardening herself - there's a challenge for you.

She already is Steragram. I am only her consultant. Lol

My wife is always right and if I can show she is wrong, then it is because I misunderstood what she said in the first place.

Lol Owdbogy, I like it! Ah well Eric, not much you can do about that then...