Hydrangea Gardening Tips
Exposure: For better and more blooms, give plants morning sun and light afternoon shade.
Soil: Make it rich and well drained. Add plenty of organic material at planting time. Don’t forget to mulch.
Pruning: Make cuts as needed to control form—late in dormant season for types blooming on new growth, after flowering for those blooming on previous year’s growth. For biggest flower clusters, reduce number of stems; for numerous medium-size clusters, keep more stems.
Soil: Make it rich and well drained. Add plenty of organic material at planting time. Don’t forget to mulch.
Pruning: Make cuts as needed to control form—late in dormant season for types blooming on new growth, after flowering for those blooming on previous year’s growth. For biggest flower clusters, reduce number of stems; for numerous medium-size clusters, keep more stems.