Hydrangea planting methods and techniques,

Hydrangea can be said to be a very popular and beloved garden flower plant, and it has always been loved and sought after by people. Hydrangeas have large bulbs, a long flowering period, and various colors. The colors can even be adjusted artificially. Planting hydrangeas in clusters in the garden and yard will look really beautiful and romantic when they bloom.

Hydrangeas can be planted on the ground or in pots, and hydrangeas are also a kind of fresh-cut flowers. The prices sold in flower shops are generally relatively high. It is really "heartbreaking" to buy a lot of branches. And if you have a large clump or even a whole yard of hydrangeas, you can completely enjoy the freedom of cutting hydrangeas, which is definitely an enviable thing.

So if we want to grow hydrangeas well in the garden and yard, what hydrangea planting methods and techniques do we need to know? Today, Yipin Garden will share with you 5 hydrangea cultivation methods and techniques. As long as you master these 5 hydrangea characteristics, you will be able to easily plant hydrangeas and let them bloom all over your yard. Let’s take a look below!

Characteristics of Hydrangea 1: Hydrangea likes light

Hydrangea planting methods and techniques are often misunderstood by some flower lovers. Many people think that hydrangeas cannot be exposed to sunlight, and some even think that hydrangeas don’t even need sunlight. However, the real situation is not like this. In fact, only in midsummer, hydrangeas cannot be exposed to the sun, especially when the scorching sun is shining at noon, hydrangeas need some shade. In other seasons, sufficient light is definitely what hydrangeas need.

Characteristics of Hydrangea 2: Hydrangea loves water

Regarding the methods and techniques for growing hydrangeas, many gardeners always ask, how often is the most scientific frequency to water? In fact, there is no standard answer to this question, because the water requirements of hydrangea are different in different seasons, temperatures, and environments. This is a bit like us humans. There is no clear fixed time and amount of water to drink. Everyone's situation is different. But what is clear is that hydrangea requires more water than other plants, especially in hot summer, because hydrangeas have large leaves and water evaporates quickly. If the water is not sufficient, the leaves and flowers will become wilted. . Therefore, you must pay attention to the condition of the hydrangeas to ensure adequate moisture.

Characteristics of hydrangea three: hydrangea likes ventilation

Whether the hydrangeas are planted on the ground or in pots, good ventilation should be ensured. If the hydrangeas are potted indoors, they can be moved and adjusted according to the indoor ventilation conditions. No matter what the planting method is, some leaves at the bottom of the hydrangea can be removed appropriately to ensure good internal ventilation and reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases.

Characteristics of Hydrangea Flowers: Hydrangea Flowers Like Fat

In fact, whether it is hydrangeas or other types of flowering plants, their demand for fertilizers is relatively large, because the blooming of flowers consumes a lot of nutrients, so if you want hydrangeas to bloom well, you must ensure fertilizers of sufficient. Before the hydrangeas are fully bloomed, you can often apply a light fertilizer, so that when the hydrangeas bloom, they will be larger and more beautiful. When the hydrangea is fully colored, you can stop fertilizing to extend the flowering period of its single flowers. Hydrangeas are in the bud stage in summer and can bloom. At this time, they need more fertilizer, so you can topdress appropriately. When hydrangeas bloom, mainly apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, and use less nitrogen fertilizers. You can spray potassium dihydrogen phosphate or Huaduoduo No. 2 three times a month.

Five: Pruning of hydrangeas

If you want your hydrangeas to bloom well, you need to perform necessary branch pruning. But be sure not to prune randomly, because if you prune it wrongly, it may even cause it to not bloom the next year. Generally speaking, except for the varieties with new and old branches blooming, other types of hydrangeas need to be pruned before September. Proper pruning is beneficial to the germination and differentiation of hydrangea branches, and more branches and flowers will grow next year.

Specifically, it means pruning off the weak branches of the hydrangea, so that the plant's nutrients will be concentrated on the remaining branches, making the strong ones stronger. Seedlings can be cut off gently, just cut off 2-3 leaves below the remaining flowers; old piles should be able to maintain 40-60cm.
Hydrangea pruning is also a process of shaping the entire plant. If the whole plant is relatively flat, it can be pruned to make it more rounded and stylish. After cutting off weak branches, you can also enhance ventilation and reduce pests and diseases. Therefore, pruning work cannot be done carelessly.