Hydrangea does not require any special care. When you provide it with the right conditions for growth, it will bloom even until late autumn. If you are thinking about propagating the bush, it is worth hurrying. You can only get strong seedlings until the end of this month. Don’t know how to do it? Below you will find instructions that will guide you through the process step by step.
When to plant hydrangeas? Stick to the dates and they will grow beautifully
It is best to plant in the ground in early spring or autumn, but not too late. Thanks to this, they will have time to take root before difficult weather conditions arrive, e.g. heatwaves or severe frosts.. Plants grow best in partial shade, so you should find such a location for them in your garden. The soil for hydrangeas should be fertile, slightly acidic and well-drained..
Keep an eye on the humidity, as the shrub does not like dry soil. However, it is worth being careful when watering to avoid standing water around the roots. This can cause hydrangeas to start to rot. Once a month, you can help the plant bloom and prepare a homemade fertilizer for it. Thanks to this, the inflorescences will be large and beautifully developed.
TIP! You can make hydrangea food from banana peels. Just cut them into small pieces and bury them in the soil around the bushes.
Hydrangeas, photo: Private archive Hydrangeas, photo: Private archive
How to propagate hydrangeas? Obtaining seedlings is not difficult
Are your neighbors jealous of your hydrangea and would also like to have a shrub in their garden? You can give them a small gift and give them seedlings. Preparing them is not difficult, but requires caution and thoughtful action. The best time to obtain seedlings is from late spring to the end of July.
- Find a healthy, young shoot and cut it diagonally, below a leaf node. The cutting should be 10-15 cm. Remove all leaves except the three growing at the top.
- Dip the tip in a rooting agent to speed up the process.
- Fill a small pot with a mixture of sand and peat and plant the seedling in it.
- Place it in a bright spot with diffused light, cover with a clear film and water regularly. The soil should be constantly moist.
- Hydrangea cuttings will be strongly rooted after 5-6 weeks. If you’d like, please vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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