{"id":18253,"date":"2025-12-15T04:42:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T04:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=18253"},"modified":"2025-12-15T04:42:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T04:42:13","slug":"hydrangea-how-to-grow-it-care-for-it-and-where-to-keep-it-in-a-pot-or-in-the-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=18253","title":{"rendered":"Hydrangea: how to grow it, care for it and where to keep it, in a pot or in the garden."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hydrangea is one of the most prized ornamental plants for its spectacular blooms, its shades that range from pink and blue to white, and its ability to adapt to both gardens and pots. However, for it to flourish in all its splendor, it&#8217;s important to know its specific care requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is it best to keep a hydrangea: in a pot or in the garden?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the advantages of hydrangeas is their versatility. They can be grown directly in the garden soil or in large pots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potted hydrangeas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advantages:<\/strong>\u00a0Perfect for balconies, small patios, or if you want to move them depending on the season. Plus, you can better control the substrate&#8217;s pH to achieve specific flower colors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Choose a deep pot with good drainage. Use a potting mix rich in organic matter and be careful with watering, as it dries out faster in a pot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hydrangeas in the garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advantages:<\/strong>\u00a0They can grow more freely and reach larger sizes. If they are in the right place, they will bloom for many years without needing to be transplanted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Plant in a semi-shaded location, protected from strong midday sun and direct wind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to grow a hydrangea from scratch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can buy a hydrangea at a nursery or propagate it from cuttings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Propagation by cuttings<\/strong>\u00a0: Cut a healthy branch about 15 cm long in late summer. Remove the lower leaves and plant it in a mixture of peat and sand. Keep it moist and it will begin to root in a few weeks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transplanting<\/strong>\u00a0: If you bought a potted plant, transplant it into the garden or a larger pot in early spring or autumn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>\u00a0: Prefers partial shade. Too much sun can burn its leaves and flowers, while too much shade reduces flowering.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essential care for a healthy hydrangea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Irrigation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hydrangeas need\u00a0<strong>plenty of water<\/strong>\u00a0, especially in summer. The soil should be kept moist, but not waterlogged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid wetting the flowers and leaves when watering, to prevent fungus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply organic fertilizer or a specific fertilizer for hydrangeas every 15 to 20 days during spring and summer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want it to bloom blue\u00a0<strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0the soil pH should be more acidic (you can add aluminum sulfate). For\u00a0<strong>pink<\/strong>\u00a0flowers , the soil should be more alkaline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pruning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pruning is done in late winter or early spring, removing dry or very old branches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t prune too much, as the hydrangea blooms on branches from the previous year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In cold areas, protect hydrangeas with a layer of mulch or by covering the base with dry leaves or straw.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If it&#8217;s in a pot, you can move it to a sheltered place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common problems and how to solve them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Yellow leaves:<\/strong>\u00a0This could be an iron deficiency (chlorosis). Apply iron chelate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Few flowers:<\/strong>\u00a0it probably needs more light or it hasn&#8217;t been pruned correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fungi:<\/strong>\u00a0If you see dark spots on the leaves, use a specific fungicide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hydrangea is a noble and generous plant. With a little attention and care, it will reward you year after year with a truly admirable floral display. Whether in a pot on the balcony or as the centerpiece of your garden, it&#8217;s always a good idea to have it nearby.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The hydrangea is one of the most prized ornamental plants for its spectacular blooms, its shades that range from pink and blue to white, and its ability to adapt to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":18254,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18253","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-and-tricks"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18253","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18253"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18253\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18255,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18253\/revisions\/18255"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/18254"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18253"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18253"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18253"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}