Blue Hydrangea

Hydrangeas are a woodland plant with attractive long-lasting flowers. With the right care they can bring pleasure for years.

Best kept in a pot on a patio or planted out in the garden, your hydrangea will be happiest in a sheltered spot in partial shade.

When the plant is in a small pot it will need regular watering. Water from the top and let the excess drain away. You can stand it in very shallow water – but don’t let the plant get too waterlogged. The top of the soil should be damp to the touch at all times.

As your plant grows it should be potted in a larger container or in the ground. When planting out, dig a nice big hole and add some compost or well-rotted manure to help your plant settle in. Keep your plant well-watered whilst it is establishing and then water as necessary.

It is said to be best to leave the last flush of flowers on the plant through the winter when planted outside to protect you plant through the coldest months, you can neaten them up in spring and prune off all of the old, damaged growth as soon as they start to grow green shoots.

Problem Solving

Scorching can be caused by direct sunlight, if you notice this move to a shadier position.

If the leaves start to droop and the flowers start to curl you know your plant is thirsty, so water straight away.