Caring for Spring Hydrangeas: Essential Tips for Vibrant Bloom
Springtime is the perfect time to tend to your hydrangea plants, ensuring a summer filled with lush blooms. Here are the top tips for springtime hydrangea care, as shared by Amy Draiss, also known as the Hydrangea Queen.
Amy, the Digital Community Manager at a popular platform, has been an expert in plants, materials, and customer relationships since 2021. She tends to a diverse range of trees, shrubs, and perennials in her two-acre haven and enjoys inspiring and advising plant enthusiasts.
- Pruning
Springtime hydrangea care includes pruning the plants. Panicle (H. paniculata) and smooth (H. arborescens) types of hydrangeas should be pruned in early spring to produce fuller and healthier shrubs. The specifics of pruning other hydrangea species, such as mophead (H. macrophylla) and lacecap (H. serrata), may vary, but the general rule is to remove dead or damaged wood.
- Transplanting
Early spring is a great time to transplant hydrangea shrubs that may be receiving too much sun or have outgrown their location. When transplanting, amend the soil in the new planting area as needed. Water thoroughly after planting and repeat frequently while the roots establish in their new environment.
- Feeding
Springtime hydrangea care includes feeding the plants. Fertilizer for hydrangea bushes should be applied once new growth begins in spring, using a general fertilizer or one specific to acid-loving plants.
- Mulching
Mulching hydrangea plants with a 2" layer of mulch in spring helps reduce weeds, retain moisture, and give a fresh, clean look to the beds.
- Changing Flower Colour (for some species)
The flower colour of mophead (H. macrophylla) and lacecap (H. serrata) hydrangeas can be altered with the addition of aluminum sulfate or lime to the soil. However, the article does not provide details on how to change the flower colour of other hydrangea species.
By following these tips, you can ensure your hydrangeas thrive and bloom beautifully this summer. Happy gardening!
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