- Spring is a key time to properly fertilize hydrangeas, which affects their growth and flowering throughout the season.
- Horn shavings are a natural fertilizer, rich in nitrogen, which strengthens the roots and improves flowering, working for up to 6 weeks.
- Homemade decoction of cones is an effective way to acidify the soil and provide hydrangeas with the necessary nutrients.
- Discover how simple fertilization methods can make your hydrangeas delight with lush flowering all summer long!
In April, sprinkle this on your hydrangeas. You will strengthen the roots and improve flowering
For many people, there is no garden without hydrangeas. These huge bushes delight with their flowers. Hydrangeas naturally come from Asia and that is their homeland. They also cope perfectly in our climate. The most common plant grown in Polish gardens is .
The beginning of spring is the time to take proper care of your hair. In the case of garden hydrangeas, winter coverings are removed. Maintenance pruning will also take place in early spring. A very important procedure is the first fertilization of the season. This is what stimulates processes for the entire season. A spring dose of fertilizer strengthens the plants’ immune system, protects against attacks of fungal diseases and pests, and stimulates the growth and flowering processes. In the case of hydrangeas, fertilization should start in early spring and continue until autumn. Gardeners indicate that until summer, hydrangeas can be fertilized with nitrogen nutrients, which affect the growth of leaves and flowers, and also extend the growing season. Autumn fertilization should focus on strengthening the bush before winter. Fertilizers should contain potassium and phosphorus. In autumn, you should stop using nitrogen, which artificially extends the vegetation period.
One of the most frequently recommended hydrangea fertilizers for use in early spring is horn shavings. It is a natural conditioner made from powdered animal horns and hooves. Horn shavings contain large amounts of nitrogen (up to 16%), carbon (50%), as well as potassium, phosphorus, hydrogen and sulfur. This fertilizer has a long action period. It provides hydrangeas with nutrients for up to 6 weeks. But that’s not all. When in contact with water, horn chips swell and loosen the soil. They aerate the root system and accelerate the growth and immunity of plants. The application of this fertilizer is very simple. Just sprinkle a small amount of pink shavings around the hydrangea roots and then mix them with the substrate. It is recommended to use approximately 100 grams per square meter. The first dose of fertilizer is applied in April, and the next dose in June.
Collect in the forest and water hydrangeas. A home way to loosen the soil around shrubs
Natural nutrients are rich in many nutrients and help acidify the soil. One of the best is the one prepared from pine cones. Ordinary cones collected in the forest or on the plot can perfectly nourish the hydrangea substrate. They acidify the soil and provide vitamins and minerals needed for the growth of the bush. To prepare liquid conditioner for hydrangeas, simply pour water over 10 large cones and cook for about 30 minutes over low heat. After this time, the mixture should be set aside to cool and strained through a sieve. Add 5 cups of water to 1 cup of decoction and water the hydrangeas with it once every two weeks. You will quickly notice that the bush will become stronger and the leaves and inflorescences will appear faster.
