Farmhouse hydrangeas with their large flower balls are often preferred in the greenhouse and are already on the market as decorative room decorations in early spring. How to care for the hydrangea in the pot, you will learn in this article.

Hydrangeas in pots should be in the shade or semi-shade as much as possible

The right location

Hydrangeas are not sun worshipers and prefer partially shaded or shady locations. The hydrangea feels extremely comfortable on a north, east or west-facing balcony or in the entrance area. In the room you should place Hydrangea in the shade by a bright window.

The perfect substrate

The hydrangea needs a loose, permeable and slightly acidic substrate that can store a lot of water. Special hydrangea or rhododendron soil is ideal.

Water and fertilize regularly

If you take care of a hydrangea in a tub, you will quickly find that the plant is extremely thirsty. Water the hydrangea whenever the top inches of the substrate feel dry. On hot summer days it may be necessary to water the hydrangea twice a day. Since the hydrangea is very sensitive to waterlogging, you should pour away excess water in the saucer even on very warm days.

Since the soil in the pot can only store a limited amount of nutrients, you must fertilize the hydrangea every 14 days during the growing season. Use special hydrangea, azalea or rhododendron fertilizer.

repot

Repot hydrangea in fresh substrate about every two years. The planter should be slightly larger than the one used to date, so that the sensitive roots have enough space.

multiply

You can easily propagate hydrangeas in pots with cuttings. To do this, cut off a shoot with two pairs of leaves and shorten the leaves by half. Placed in potting soil, the seedling quickly drives out new roots.

pests and diseases

With good care, hydrangeas are not very susceptible to plant diseases and pests. Occasionally, the hydrangea is attacked by spider mites or aphids. These pests can be easily controlled with insecticides from the garden trade. You can prevent the chlorosis (iron deficiency) that occasionally occurs in red and pink hydrangeas by using an appropriate fertilizer with an iron content.

hibernate

If you grow a hydrangea in a pot, you should overwinter the plant indoors for the first few years. A cool basement room or the stairwell is well suited. The room temperature should not exceed ten degrees. Remember to air daily to prevent rot.

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