Some, however, need to be protected for the winter. We are talking about a capricious garden hydrangea that needs to be properly wintered. Less effort will be required for bouquet and bush hydrangeas. Varieties that tolerate low temperatures well include Vanille Fraise, which can be stored even at -28 degrees Celsius. However, it is important to remember that the hydrangea should be in a sunny position, sheltered from the wind. The same applies to the varieties of bouquet hydrangeas: Little Lime, Grandiflora and Limelight, which winter easily even at temperatures down to -30 degrees Celsius.
Do this to your hydrangea in late November and it will bloom next season. Check when and how to protect hydrangeas against frost
If we want to protect the garden hydrangea so that we can enjoy the flowers in subsequent seasons, we gradually reduce watering in the fall. It is worth planning the wintering itself only when the first frosts come. This will help the hydrangeas harden off. At the end of November, cover the lower part of the shoots and roots with a mound of pine bark or soil mixed with compost. Ultimately, it may also be the land itself. If the temperature drops below 6 degrees C, we wrap the shoots with agrotextile, which will protect the bushes against low temperatures and moisture loss. We do not water hydrangeas in winter. In spring, we gradually remove the protection, water it, fertilize it, prune it and wait until it blooms profusely. However, wintering hydrangeas planted in pots is similar to protecting flowers against winter in the garden. The difference is that you need to take more care of the roots. It is worth covering the pots with Styrofoam or straw and moving the bush to a quiet place with access to the sun. The upper part of the hydrangea must be wrapped with agrotextile. Hydrangeas in pots should remain covered until the frosts stop. We start watering hydrangeas in spring.
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