Caring for hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are a favourite in Finnish gardens, but different species are cared for in different ways. Pruning at the wrong time can cost you next summer's flowers, so this guide goes through the differences between species.
You will need
- A hydrangea plant
- Acidic rhododendron soil for bigleaf hydrangea
- Bark mulch
- Pruning shears
- Hydrangea fertiliser or an all-purpose garden fertiliser
Steps
Identify the species
Smooth hydrangea and panicle hydrangea flower on the same summer's shoots and are hardy in Finland. Bigleaf hydrangea, or pot hydrangea, flowers on the previous year's shoots and is tender, and it only succeeds outdoors in sheltered spots in the south.
Choose a spot
Plant carefully
Water evenly
Fertilise in early summer
Prune according to the species
Leave the flower heads for winter
Change the flower colour if you like
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