Hydrangeas must be grown this way to bloom nonstop, with flowers bigger than a soccer ball

Hydrangea, also known as eight-immortal flower, blooms very large, just like a hydrangea ball, clustered above the green leaves, very beautiful, and the floral fragrance is pleasant, very popular among flower lovers.

Buying individual hydrangea flowers at a flower shop is relatively expensive, so many flower lovers choose potted plants and grow them themselves. Today Hua'er will tell everyone how to grow hydrangeas well.

1. Light

Hydrangea is a short-day plant. It can be given more scattered light, but not direct sunlight, otherwise it is very easy for it to get scorched, with yellow leaf tips. It can be placed on a south-facing balcony or somewhere in the living room near a window. In summer, proper shading treatment should be given, on the one hand to extend the flowering period, and on the other hand to slow down the fading speed of the flowers.

During the flowering period, the light time can be extended, and at night it can be given dark treatment, covered with a black bag for 10-15 hours, which can better promote the formation of flower buds.

2. Watering

Hydrangea also likes a warm and humid environment. In spring and summer, the potting soil should be kept moist, but there must be no water accumulation, otherwise it is very easy to cause root rot. As the weather gets hotter and hotter, some water mist can be sprayed on its leaves every day to increase humidity.

3. Fertilizing

Spring is its growing period, so it should be given more nitrogen fertilizer. Bury some eggshell powder, and dilute fermented orange peel solution with water and pour it into the potting soil, which can help it grow better. Its flowering period is in June-July. During this time, reduce or stop applying nitrogen fertilizer and switch to phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, which can promote the formation of flower buds and extend the flowering period.

4. Pruning

In addition to providing nutrients, attention should also be paid to pruning before and after flowering. Before flowering, some relatively old leaves can be cut off to concentrate nutrient supply for flowering. After the flowers fade, the flowers should also be cut off in time, which can avoid nutrient consumption and promote the sprouting of new buds and the growth of side buds.

That is all for the introduction to hydrangeas. If flower lovers have other additions, you can share them with everyone in the comment section below. To learn more about flower-growing knowledge, you can follow Hua Jian Ke!