How Do You Grow Hydrangeas To Bloom?
Hydrangeas are known as easy-to-grow shrubs, but the fact that they are surviving does not mean that you are getting the best possible show out of them. To get blossoms showy enough to stand out against their lush foliage, it takes some planning and know-how. With very little fuss, the shrub’s blooms can be maximized. Plant in a location that matches the cultivar’s particular light preferences and has some degree of windbreak. Dig a hole that will give the root ball 4 to 5 inches inches of clearance around it, placing the removed soil in on a tarp. Add to the soil an equal amount of compost or peat moss. Mix it well. Place the shrub into the hole, filling the extra space with the augmented soil. Water the hydrangea to keep the soil moist but not overly damp or soggy. Prune the hydrangea once a year, in early spring. Cut the plant back to 6 inches from the ground if the cultivar blooms on new growth. Trim it back to just below the previous year’s blossoms if the cultivar is an old-growt
