When to plant? These popular flowers are available in pots throughout the season. Already in early spring there are various varieties of flowers, which we decorate balconies and terraces. However, if you plan to put them in the ground, we must consider several factors. Gardeners advise to plant hydrangeas on two dates.
When to plant hydrangeas into the ground and what to look for?
Although there is no exact date of planting in the ground, gardeners advise you to do it spring or autumn. When exaggerating shrubs from a pot to the garden, remember that flowers tolerate low temperatures badly. If you decide to plant in autumn, you have to do it at the beginning of the new season, so that the bushes have time to root and acclimatize. The autumn planting of hydrangea does not require abundant watering, but you have to remember to protect the bush for the winter. If you decide to plant flowers, you need to do it when the risk of frosts is low. It should also be remembered that hydrangeas require abundant watering throughout the entire growing season. We plant hydrangeas in sour soil. The bush should not be planted in a sunny position. The sharp sun does not serve the plant. It will grow much better in partial shade. During the drought period, it is also important to mulch the soil that will prevent moisture loss. Appropriate fertilization, which will ensure abundant flowering, is also important. There are plenty of preparations for hydrangea in garden stores, but you need to use them according to the instructions. Excess fertilizer can have the opposite effects.
When to cut hydrangeas?
Although it would seem logical, cut dry inflorescences and hydrangea leaves for the winter, this is not a good idea. During autumn cleaning in the garden or on the balcony, it is better to protect the flowers against frost than to cut them. If we cut shoots and inflorescences in autumn, there is a high risk that the plants will not bloom next year. It will become similar when the shoots are cold. According to experts, the best time for cutting garden hydrangeas is time from March to April. After frosts, when the plant begins to release the leaves. In the case of bouquet hydrangea, we remove the faded inflorescences in March, but only after frosts, but before the start of vegetation. We cut the shrub hydrangea in March, after frosts, before the leaves are released.
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