If you have a pee gee hydrangea, also known as a tree hydrangea, you might be preparing to prune it. These are beautiful hydrangeas and unique insofar as they are the only variety that you can really shape into that of a tree. But these trees might get over 4ft tall and start spreading multiple branches that come out all over the top in which case it’s time for you to get out those pruners and start shaping. How to…
What growing conditions do hydrangeas need? They are fairly simple requirements. Hydrangeas are very old-fashioned flowers in terms of the charm they provide to any garden. This shrub offers beautiful flowers and is tolerant of almost any soil. The range of colors you have access to is vast. They are excellent options for a range of garden sites whether you want to plant them as a shrub in pots or as a hedge. Planting hydrangeas Hydrangeas thrive in rich and…
Hydrangeas are very easy to care for but they grow best if you feed them once or twice in the summer. What to feed hydrangeas Chemical fertilizers or something organic can be used to feed your hydrangeas. Organic methods of applying compost around the roots give really good results but you can also add organic matter to the soil with a quick shot of chemical fertilizer if you want to maximize these results. If you are using chemical fertilizers it’s…
Hydrangeas are early risers, beginning their transition to beautiful blooms and foliage come springtime. So spring is the perfect time to tend to their overall health. What to do with hydrangeas in Spring Looking after hydrangeas in Spring is easy with a little feed, sun, and water. Springtime feeding In spring you can start to add hydrangea feed to your hydrangeas to give it the nutrients it needs for new growth. Sprinkle growmore on top of the soil and add…
Ericaceous compost is a type of compost that’s perfect for cultivating acid-loving plants but with the large mophead hydrangeas, you use ericaceous compost to make the flowers bloom blue. There are some plants that prefer acidic compost and hydrangeas are one of them. There are times when you should use ericaceous compost for your hydrangeas and if you do you can choose to make your own or purchase it from any local garden centre or online. How to make compost…
When to plant hydrangeas You can, theoretically, plant hydrangeas at any time but the time of year they are planted may dictate when you first see blooms. To answer the question, we recommend planting potted plants in spring or autumn, avoid planting in winter. If you plant hydrangeas in the early spring, you could still get blooms the same year so long as the blooms grow on new growth or they have now been pruned back hard and are a…
It can get a bit confusing figuring out how to prune your hydrangea simply because the methods you use and the timing of it depend on the variety. The most common type of hydrangea is the mophead hydrangea variety as well as the Oakleaf variety. If you are pruning either a big leaf or an oak leaf variety you want to do it after the flowers have faded in the summer. The reason for this is that these varieties will…
Hydrangeas are easily recognizable for the large clusters of brightly colored flowers. There are many different species all of which have the same beautiful foliage and flowers. How fast do hydrangeas grow The rate at which hydrangeas grow is contingent upon the type and how well they are cared for. If you care for your hydrangeas as you should, and you don’t prune them unnecessarily they will grow regularly. Most varieties will produce blooms year after year without you having…
Hydrangeas are an eager shrub. They start to push out new growth once warmer temperatures are felt, but then when the weather drops again, it can cause serious damage to that fresh growth. This is especially risky for bigleaf hydrangeas. That said, it is important to take care to protect your hydrangeas when unexpected frost happens. Typically, with bigleaf and oakleaf hydrangeas you would prune the plants each year immediately after flowering in the summer. The reason for this is…
Oakleaf hydrangeas are beautiful and popular shrub for many gardens. This flowering, deciduous shrub is ideal for planting foundations, borders, hedges, or anywhere else throughout your garden. The flowers bloom in the summertime and during the fall the leaves turn beautiful colors. You can watch the color of the blooms change from the summer through the fall. The plants don’t actually require a great deal of pruning but it is good to trim them about once a year so that…