Garden hydrangea – location and growing conditions
Garden hydrangea thrives best in a bright location with slight shelter from the strongest sun and wind. The soil should be humus-rich, well-drained and have good water-holding capacity, as hydrangea has a relatively high water requirement during the growing season. Regular watering is especially important during dry periods, when drying out can quickly affect flowering.
How to care for a hydrangea macrophylla
How to care for a hydrangea macrophylla, it is mainly about correct pruning and protecting the flower buds. This type forms flowers on last year's shoots, which means that heavy pruning can reduce flowering. Pruning is therefore limited to removing dead or weak branches and faded inflorescences.
There are new modern types like the endless summer series, which bloom on one-year-old shoots. Then you can cut them back every year and get flowering.
Hydrangea macrophylla prefers evenly moist soil, as they must not lack water during the season. The pH value of the soil can also affect the color of the flower, which allows for nuance variation in the flowering. A high PH value makes the flowers gravitate towards pink colors, while a low pH value gravitates towards bluish colors.