John, Author at Hydrangea Guide

Do hydrangeas need feeding

April 5, 2019 John Comments 0 Comment

Feeding hydrangeas Regarded for having lush foliage and incredibly large flowerheads, hydrangeas are a common staple in most gardens but feeding hydrangeas is a question that most gardeners have. In a lot of cases, hydrangeas will grow well even if you don’t feed them. However, with some plants, such as those in pots or in poor soil, it can really make a difference. It can even help change the flower colour too. When to feed hydrangeas Hydrangea fertilizer and feeding…

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When do hydrangeas bloom

April 2, 2019 John Comments 0 Comment

What time of year do hydrangeas bloom? Well, that all depends on the variety. Hydrangeas are versatile shrubs so the growing season for the hydrangeas extends beyond the time that you see the blooms open and fade. Some hydrangea shrubs have very beautiful Fall foliage after the blooms have faded such as the oak leaf hydrangeas. Hydrangea flowering time Generally speaking, different hydrangea varieties bloom at different times of the year and the climate and pruning play a role in…

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When to deadhead hydrangeas

April 2, 2019 John Comments 0 Comment

Hydrangeas are a beautiful shrub, one that is known for the quintessential blue and pink blooms of the mop head and lacecap varieties. These shrubs can grow almost anywhere with very little maintenance and their blooms are stunning. Some varieties don’t just stop there, they offer beautifully colored leaves throughout the fall. But what about when the flowers have died? What do you do then? Deadheading Once your hydrangea flowers have died you can remove them and this is called…

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How to care for hydrangeas to keep them healthy and flowering

April 2, 2019 John Comments 2 Comments

Hydrangeas have won the hearts of many thanks to the timeless beauty and the easy-care required. Growing gorgeous hydrangeas and keeping them healthy and flowering is a fairly simple task, suitable for all gardeners. The question many people ask is ‘how do you care for hydrangeas?’ well this starts with what type of hydrangea you have. Types of hydrangeas There are hundreds of modern varieties of hydrangeas perfect for every idea or design you want. There are dozens of species…

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Potted hydrangea care – What you need to know

April 2, 2019 John

Hydrangeas are beautiful shrubs that make a powerful statement in any garden or home. Most people know the soft pink and blue clustered flowers typical of big-leaf hydrangeas but you can also find beautiful white colors, deeper reds, and multiple shades of purple. Hydrangeas are common as garden shrubs but you can grow them in pots or containers just as successfully. Whether you have those pots outside or inside caring for them does require a moderate amount of attention. Before…

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Hydrangea paniculata pruning – When and how to prune?

April 2, 2019 John Comments 0 Comment

The hydrangea paniculata is a beautiful variety. These varieties will grow in many climates. They are different from traditional lacecaps or Mop Heads because they require several hours of sunshine. They are very tolerant of pruning which makes them attractive to many people. You can prune them almost any time throughout the year with the exception of the formation of bloom heads during the summer. In fact this is the only variety of hydrangeas that can be pruned into a…

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Potted hydrangea winter care

April 2, 2019 John Comments 2 Comments

Knowing how to care for potted hydrangeas in winter will help you to improve the lifespan of your potted plants. Hydrangeas grown in the ground are usually fine left to defend for themselves, unfortunately, potted plants are more exposed and will require some sort of protection from frost. Properly caring for your potted hydrangea over winter will determine how successful the blooms are in the following summer, and how many you get. The key to this is to protect your…

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Do hydrangeas need ericaceous compost?

April 1, 2019 John Comments 0 Comment

Hydrangeas can survive in many types of soils, but they need rich nutrients and moist, well-drained soil to do so. But what is all this talk of ericaceous compost? What is ericaceous soil? Ericaceous soil or compost is highly acidic, lime free. It is not something appropriate for all plants, as some plants simply cannot tolerate the acidic breakdown. Traditionally, this type of soil was mixed with peat but can be mixed with bark as well. Figuring out if your…

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How to take hydrangea cuttings – step by step guide

April 1, 2019 John Comments 0 Comment

There is nothing better than free plants and the enjoyment of growing your own. If you already have beautiful hydrangeas that you love you can take your full-grown plants and use them to grow new plants in a fast and simple method. Using cuttings from your existing plants reduces the amount of time it takes to go from seed to full-grown plant by 50%. Using your cuttings to root and multiply your plants is known as propagating. With a little…

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What time of year to take hydrangea cuttings

What time of year do you take hydrangea cuttings

April 1, 2019 John Comments 0 Comment

One of the most rewarding things about growing your own plants and caring for the long-term is the fact that you can propagate or grow additional plants from your existing ones. This is true of hydrangeas. With every type of hydrangea you can take a cutting from your existing plant and propagate it such that it becomes an entirely new hydrangea shrub. But, when is the best time to take hydrangea cutting pieces from your shrub? The answer to that…

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