- This is where the hydrangea feels at home
- location in the sun
- demands on the soil
- Hydrangeas on the balcony or terrace
- tips and tricks
The hydrangea is one of the garden classics and has been cultivated for several hundred years. Their romantic umbels conjure up a nostalgic charm in shady corners of the garden. But what demands does the attractive plant have on the location?
Most hydrangea species prefer a shady to half-shady location
This is where the hydrangea feels at home
You can't go wrong with a partially shaded and wind-protected location. All hydrangea species thrive here.
Some varieties are also suitable for care in a shady location. In detail these are:
- peasant hydrangeas
- Oakleaf Hydrangea
- climbing hydrangea
- forest hydrangea
location in the sun
A newly created garden often lacks shady spots because the trees are still small and don't provide much shade. This is no reason to do without the blooming splendor of the hydrangea. The oak-leaved hydrangea and the panicle hydrangea also do well in full sun. However, keep in mind that hydrangeas in the sun need a little more care.
demands on the soil
Hydrangeas prefer a nutritious, deep, humus-rich and loose soil. The pH value depends on the flower color and does not have to be in the very acidic range for all hydrangeas, as is often read. Pink or red flowering varieties in particular prefer a pH value in the alkaline range.
The name Hydrangea means "water slurper" and stands for the enormous thirst that the plant can develop. Therefore, the substrate should have the property of storing water well. The special needs of the hydrangea are met not only by special hydrangea soil, but also by rhododendron or azalea soil, which you can obtain from specialist garden shops.
Hydrangeas on the balcony or terrace
What applies to garden hydrangeas also applies to potted plants: keep the hydrangea in a sunny location and protect the plant from the blazing midday sun. The hydrangea should never dry out, but it must not stand in water either.
tips and tricks
In very sunny locations, you can shade the hydrangea with a white bed sheet during the hot midday hours.