When to plant hydrangeas? My neighbor gave me the date and time. She knows because she has been growing these flowers for 20 years.

Hydrangea is one of the most beautiful garden flowers. You can often find it in your neighbors’ yards. It does not require much and is easy to grow, which is why even beginners decide to plant it. It is a perennial, so if you take proper care of it, it will decorate your garden and please your eyes for several years.

When to Plant Hydrangeas? Month, Weather and Time Matter

The flower likes fertile, permeable and well-aerated soil. If the soil has a high pH (above 6.5), it must be acidified beforehand. You can use acidifying fertilizer, composted pine bark or acidic high peat for this. The ideal pH for hydrangeas is between 4.5 and 5.5.

The plant can be planted from April to November. However, it is worth bearing in mind that hydrangeas do not tolerate low temperatures well. It is best to choose a cloudy day and morning hours.

ADVICE! You bought a potted hydrangea and you plan to plant it in the ground in a few days? Keep it in a shady and wind-sheltered place. Don’t forget to water it regularly.

Planting a garden hydrangea is not difficult. Scatter one thing around it

Hydrangea should have enough time to take root and acclimatize. It feels best in a semi-shady spot. If you plant it in full sun, the leaves may get burned. It is also sensitive to lack of , so you need to remember to water abundantly. If you want to plant the plant in the garden, use our instructions:

1. Dig a hole the same depth as the pot and twice as wide as its diameter.
2. Place compost and garden soil on the bottom.
3. If the lump is very compact, loosen it in your hands.
4. Trim damaged roots.
5. Plant a hydrangea, tamp the soil and water with rainwater.

You can scatter 6 cm of mulch around the seedling, e.g. coniferous sawdust or oak leaves. Mulching helps maintain moisture in the soil, increases the humus content and protects hydrangeas from frost.