Hydrangea:9 tips for properly maintaining this sublime shrub!

How to prune hydrangeas?

It is essential to prune the hydrangea so that the plant retains the desired shape. Pruning in winter serves to balance its overall look. If you cut it before this period, the hydrangea may be affected by frost. The ideal time to prune your hydrangea is between the last two weeks of February or the first two of March.

To prune your hydrangea, cut no more than 30 cm. Beyond that, flowering will be hampered. It is advisable to prune from the end of the branch to the first pair of buds. Leave an inch or two between where you cut and the buds. Do not forget to remove dead wood and tired stems in addition to airing the center of the shrub.

When to cut dead hydrangea flowers?

When you spot wilted leaves tarnishing the beauty of your hydrangea, you can cut them off as they die. You don't have to wait for pruning season to remove them.

To cut the dead leaves from your hydrangea, simply use pruners to sever the stems above a pair of buds.

9 tips to have a resplendent hydrangea!

In order to enjoy the beauty of your hydrangea after it blooms, here are 9 tips to apply:

1. Water your plant as soon as the soil is dry;
2. Always check the plant and soil moisture before watering the hydrangea;
3. Water your hydrangea early in the morning during the hot season;
4. Avoid watering it with hard water;
5. Prune your hydrangea regularly
6. Remove dead flowers, dead wood and tired stems each time you clean your hydrangea;
7. Add organic fertilizer to the soil every year;
8. Cut the branches that cross over the shrub;
9. If you have a potted hydrangea, don't leave it indoors all year. You can take it out on the balcony, in the garden or on the terrace in the shade during the summer.

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