Potted hydrangea:9 tips for growing this sublime flowering shrub!

How to properly plant a potted hydrangea?

The potted hydrangea , like the hydrangea planted outdoors, appreciates neutral to acidic soils. Heather soil is excellent for planting in pots. It is essential to choose a drained soil and fresh soil. It is important to prepare a mixture of soil, peat, compost and coarse sand.

To plant a hydrangea in a pot, you just need to choose a pot that has a diameter and a depth of at least 40 cm. After drilling the bottom of your container, you can cover it with clay balls to cover with a vegetable film. Then you can plant the Hydrangea , then water and mulch it.

How to properly prune a potted hydrangea?

In the fall, all you have to do is get rid of the faded flowers. It should not be cut before the end of winter. Indeed, the winter cold can weaken the plant if you cut the stems too early.

To prune the potted hydrangea, cut 1 to 2 cm above the first two buds. You can also remove the dead wood as well as the 2 or 3 oldest branches at the base of the plant.

9 things to do to properly grow your hydrangea in a pot

In order to properly grow your hydrangea in a pot, here are 9 tips to follow:

1. Prune your hydrangea every year
2. Water the plant as soon as the soil is dry;
3. Prefer to water it very early in the morning;
4. Use rainwater or soft water to water it;
5. Remove dead flowers as you go;
6. Do not cut stems too short;
7. Do not leave the hydrangea near the fruit;
8. Take your pot out in the shade on the balcony or on the patio during the summer;
9. Do not allow water to stagnate in the pot.

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