Growing Hydrangeas

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Hydrangea Lady in Red
Hydrangeas are best grown in rich soil, so it is recommended to dig in a lot of compost and other organic matter befor planting them. The best condition for Hydrangeas to grow is from partial shade to full sun.

Hydrangeas are fertilized in spring season, during May in the South and again in August. In Northen areas, fertilization should be done in June. A good pH balanced, slow-released fertilizer should be used, with the amount depending on the size of the plant. For a very small plant, you would need to use a quarter cup of the fertilizer to spread around the base, whereas larger plants require 1 or 2 cups.

Pruning the plant should be done in spring to remove the old or damaged growth of the plant, as well as old flower stems. Beware not to cut the new shoots though.

Problems that may occur when growing Hydrangeas include powdery mildew; sighted by white powder on leaves that will turn yellow and then wilt. You can treat it by removing parts of the plant that are infected and proceed to spray with fungicide. Other external factors such as the harsh weather of the winter, too much shade, and poor fertilization can disrupt the Hydrangeas from blooming well.

An interesting fact to note about Hydrangeas is that you can alter the color of the blossom just by adjusting the soil acidity. For blue flowers, aluminum sulfate can be added to make soil acid. Those who prefer pink flowers may add lime to make the soil more alkaline.

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