- Hydrangeas are beautiful flowers that need proper preparation for winter in order to be full of flowers in spring.
- The key treatments include limiting fertilization, removing old inflorescences and dry shoots (except for bouquet hydrangea).
- Don’t rush to cover – wait for the first frost and then protect the roots and shoots with agrotextile.
- Do you want to know how to carefully care for your hydrangea so that it delights with lush flowering every year?
Do this with your hydrangea before you cover it. Thanks to this, it will be covered with flowers in spring
Hydrangeas are definitely the queen of Polish gardens. It naturally comes from Asia, but it does well in our climate. It blooms until early autumn, which is why it is so popular. Hydrangea flowers are delightful. These are huge, colorful balls that decorate any space. , which requires appropriate winter protection. First of all, you need to prepare it for this period. Already in October, it is worth limiting the fertilization of hydrangeas in order not to artificially extend the vegetation period. Otherwise, the plant will not be prepared for frost and may begin to wither. In autumn, it is also worth trimming the hydrangea bush. Remove old and faded inflorescences. Also get rid of the dry shoots that will no longer survive. Bouquet hydrangea should not be pruned in autumn. In this way, you can remove the shoots on which the inflorescences will form. In autumn, remove only old and dry stems and .
How to protect hydrangeas for the winter? Cover it with a feather blanket
One of the most important steps to prepare bushes for winter is to cover them. Many people do not realize that plants should not be covered too early. In this way, they will not have time to develop resistance to low temperatures. It is best to wait with this procedure until the first frost. When preparing the bush for covering, avoid covering it and limit watering. Thanks to this, the plant will not extend the vegetation period and will be ready for winter.
How to cover hydrangea?
At the turn of October and November you should start covering hydrangea bushes. During this time, you should take special care of two places on the hydrangea. The first of them are the lower shoots and roots. They must be properly protected against freezing. The best solution for this is a mound of bark made around the roots. Another important step in preparing hydrangeas for winter is to protect the shoots. They should be wrapped thoroughly and tightly with agrotextile. The material perfectly protects against frost and wind, and also protects against moisture loss. This way, the hydrangea will survive the winter and will be ready to bloom in spring.
