When to plant hydrangeas and how to care for them?
The species Hydrangea macrophylla, of its common name hydrangea, is a superb floral shrub that is easily recognized by its superb lignified stems and its small coloured flowers ranging from white, pink, mauve or blue. This plant blooms in summer from June to October. It is very easy to care for, but it is crucial to know when to plant it and how to care for it so that it flowers optimally.
When should hydrangeas be planted?
Hydrangeas can be grown both in pots and in the ground. It is a splendid shrub that adapts to both types of planting. To plant your hydrangea in a garden, we advise you to wait until September, which is considered the ideal month for planting this wonderful shrub. Indeed, during this period, the hydrangea can take advantage of a still warm ground facilitating considerably an optimal rooting before the arrival of the big cold. If you wish to have a hydrangea in a pot, you can then transplant it!
How to proceed with the plantation of its hydrangea?
Two operations are necessary before planting your hydrangea. You must prepare the site where you are going to install it and then rehydrate the root ball where your shrub is rooted. Once you have followed our instructions, you can plant your hydrangea, after having taken care to check the size of the hole where you are going to place it. The hole must be slightly buried and the soil in your garden that will cover your shrub must be well compacted and watered. In addition to compost, you can add a mulch that will help conserve moisture. Hydrangeas, like all floral shrubs, need to be carefully planted to ensure that they bloom properly! You will need specific tools. If you are new to gardening, we can help guide you in your choice of permaculture tools.
To prepare the place where you are going to plant your hydrangea, you must provide you with a spade or a spade with which you are going to open a space higher than the volume of the root ball where your hydrangea took root. Then, with the soil that you have extracted by opening the ground, you must mix it with compost. This is to allow the existing roots of the hydrangea to penetrate the soil of your garden more easily. As for rehydrating the root ball, this action allows the roots to benefit from extra water once planted in dry soil. To do this, you must immerse the root ball with your hydrangea in a bucket of water and let it bathe for a few minutes. When you remove your plant from the bucket, you should let it drain and check that the roots have not become entangled.
How do you protect your hydrangeas during the winter?
Winter is a period that can be harsh and restrictive for some shrubs, including hydrangeas. Although hydrangeas belong to the category of floral shrubs that are less affected by the winter season, it is still essential to protect them as soon as the cold weather arrives. For example, you can cover your hydrangeas planted in the ground with a winter cover to keep them protected during the winter. If you have planted a hydrangea in a pot, it is still preferable to bring it indoors to protect it from frost. Make sure the pot is placed in a cool, light-filled room!
What are the care tips for hydrangeas?
This pretty summer flower is a plant that does not easily withstand high temperatures. For a beautiful flowering, it is important to place them in a corner of your garden that is preferably half-shaded. We recommend that you plant your hydrangeas during the autumn period in original soil mixed with heather. The hydrangea is a shrub that particularly likes chalky or acidic or neutral soils. It should also be remembered that this flower hates drought associated with hot weather.
If your hydrangea is in a pot, you will find the appropriate soil for its planting in a specialist shop. Otherwise you can opt for a mixture of soil, peat and compost. You can make your own compost! You should therefore make sure that your plants are watered in accordance with their needs. Don't forget to remove any flowers that have faded. To help your hydrangeas grow well, remember to prune them annually. On our website, we give you advice with articles and videos to start your garden or vegetable garden in permaculture.
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