How to Grow "Wanhuajing" Hydrangea? A Detailed Guide to Cultivation Methods

SummarySoil requirements: Wanhuajing hydrangea needs to be planted in soil rich in nutrients. Reasonable lighting: it needs plenty of light during the growing season; at noon in summer it can be brought indoors, and at other times it can be placed outdoors to get sunlight. Timely watering: it needs watering every day to keep the soil moist. Reasonable fertilizing: apply flower fertilizer once a month, and water appropriately after fertilizing. Growing temperature: it is sensitive to cold, and the temperature needs to be kept above 15°C. Pest and disease control: it is prone to pest problems, which need to be controlled promptly.

I. Cultivation Methods for Wanhuajing Hydrangea

1. Soil requirements

Wanhuajing hydrangea has relatively high soil requirements, and it should be planted in a place rich in nutrients, otherwise the plant will grow rather slowly.

2. Reasonable lighting

The planting site for Wanhuajing hydrangea should be chosen in a place with plenty of sunlight, because Wanhuajing hydrangea has a relatively high demand for light during its growth process. When growing Wanhuajing hydrangea in pots in summer, except at noon, it can be moved outdoors at other times for exposure to light.

3. Timely watering

Wanhuajing hydrangea has a relatively high demand for water during its growth process, so it basically needs watering every day, and the soil must be kept moist. In hot summer weather, the amount of watering can be appropriately increased, while in winter, a small amount of water can be given.

4. Reasonable fertilizing

Wanhuajing hydrangea is generally fertilized once a month; flower fertilizer can be purchased directly from the market, and after fertilizing, it must be watered appropriately.

5. Growing temperature

Wanhuajing hydrangea has poor adaptability to temperature and is sensitive to cold, so in winter it needs to be placed indoors for care, and the temperature should preferably be kept above 15°C.

6. Pest and disease control

Wanhuajing hydrangea is relatively prone to pest problems. If pests appear, they must be controlled promptly to prevent them from spreading.

II. What Are the Common Hydrangea Varieties?

1. Endless Summer

A relatively common hydrangea variety. It is easily affected by the acidity and alkalinity of the soil and water, and by artificially adding magnesium sulfate, alum, and lime, flowers in purple, lime, pink, blue, and red can be produced.

2. Wanhuajing

The flowers this variety produces are very ethereal, and the price is also relatively high. It can be propagated by cuttings, and in the later stage it must be pruned reasonably, which helps it bloom the following year.

3. Magic Ruby

When this variety begins to bloom, the color is slightly green, and then it gradually turns red; the color is very festive.

4. Miss Saori

This variety is very popular among flower lovers. Its flower heads are not large, and the petals have pink edges, making it very suitable for indoor growing.

5. Magic Coral

As the name suggests, this variety is quite changeable. It is one of the Magic series and changes color as it blooms, usually with red, green, and yellow colors mixed together.

6. Inspiration

This variety has relatively large flower heads and relatively fine flower leaves. It is sun-tolerant and has relatively high ornamental value.

7. Milky Way

This variety has a relatively long blooming period and relatively large hydrangea heads, with a pink color. It is suitable for beginners to grow.

8. Popcorn

This variety is very popular among flower lovers. Its color is in blue-purple tones, the hydrangea heads are relatively large, and the petal edges are curled.