- Spring is a key time for hydrangeas – remove winter coverings and prepare for intense flowering.
- Take care of proper fertilization by using multi-component fertilizers rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
- Discover home methods to strengthen hydrangeas, which will ensure their lush growth and abundant flowers.
- Check out how a simple banana trick can make your hydrangeas bloom like never before!
When to start spring hydrangea care?
The beginning of spring is the time to wake up the bushes. Most hydrangea varieties bloom from June to early autumn. This means that the beginning of spring is a time for them to regenerate and grow leaves and buds. The duration and intensity of flowering depend on the treatments performed at this time of year.
The first care treatment that begins the process of preparing for the season is. You should not keep the coat on for too long. Spring sun and positive temperatures can “boil” the bushes. Excessive moisture will begin to appear in the covers, which may result in the development of dangerous fungi that will infect hydrangeas. Gardeners indicate that winter coverings should be removed around mid-March (if the weather permits). If the weather changes significantly and winter weather returns, the covers should be reinstalled.
When the bushes are free from winter covering, the fertilization season begins. In early spring, it is recommended to use rich multi-component fertilizers. They should contain nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. All these elements are responsible for the processes of leaf growth and flowering. Nitrogen stimulates and maintains flowering processes at a more abundant level. Nitrogen fertilizers should be used until late summer. Potassium and phosphorus strengthen the bushes and have a positive effect on the root and stem systems.
In early spring, bury this in the garden and your hydrangeas will bloom twice as luxuriantly
You can reach for . Compost, coffee grounds and orange peels will work great during the first fertilization of the season. Hydrangeas like slightly acidic soil and all acidifying fertilizers will be useful. A slightly less known way to stimulate hydrangeas is to bury banana peels around the bush. They contain potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen, which they gradually release into the soil. Thanks to this, hydrangeas have regular access to the nutrients they need. Buried banana peels will not replace classic fertilization, but they will strengthen it and make hydrangeas grow better. 1 banana peel is enough for 1 hydrangea bush. You can also dry the banana peels in advance and grind them in a blender. You can mix the prepared powder with the soil around the bushes or add it to compost.
