Again and again, richly blooming hydrangea pyramids are offered in the garden trade. They taper from the broad base to the top and offer an extraordinarily attractive appearance with their numerous flowers.
The hydrangea pyramid grows mainly upwards and less laterally
growth habit
The hydrangea pyramid is not a special cultivated form; rather, hydrangea plants with a narrow habit are often referred to as pyramids. Panicle hydrangeas, which tend to grow slender, can also be grown in a pyramid shape. This means that the space required for these hydrangeas is smaller and they blend in well with small gardens.
How is the hydrangea pyramid pruned?
Regular pruning allows you to determine the growth height yourself and maintain the attractive growth habit. However, if your hydrangea is a Pruning Group 1 plant, you should only prune it back slightly.
Hydrangeas in pruning group 1 already plant the flowers for the following year in the previous year. If you open a bud in autumn, you can already see the petals that will unfold the following year. If you cut back hard, you will inevitably remove the beginnings of the flowers and will have to do without a lush abundance of flowers next year.
Special case panicle hydrangea
Panicle hydrangeas, on the other hand, can be cut into shape like classic summer bloomers. For these relatively frost-resistant hydrangeas, trim the shoots to the desired length and pyramid shape in late fall or early spring. In the new garden season, the hydrangea will sprout vigorously and bloom on this year's wood.
General care instructions
Otherwise, the same care tips apply to the hydrangea pyramids as to all hydrangea varieties:
- Place hydrangea in acidic substrate. Hydrangea, rhododendron or azalea soil is well suited.
- Keep soil well moist and water regularly. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.
- The richly flowering hydrangea pyramid requires a lot of strength and must be supplied with a special hydrangea fertilizer on a regular basis.
- Hardy hydrangeas also need winter protection from brushwood or garden fleece.
- Sensitive varieties in rough locations prefer to overwinter indoors.
tips and tricks
Alternatively, you can grow climbing hydrangeas in cast iron pyramids yourself. The richly blooming hydrangeas enchant with their attractive autumn colors and set attractive accents in the garden all year round.