How to dwarf a hydrangea? Let me teach you a simple method

Hydrangea, also known as bigleaf hydrangea or pink ball flower, is an evergreen small shrub in subtropical and tropical regions. It prefers semi-shaded and humid environments. During the flowering period, the flowers bloom profusely, and their color changes with the pH of the soil: when the soil is alkaline, the flowers are pale red; when the soil is acidic, the flowers are blue, making them extremely attractive.

The normal flowering period of potted hydrangea is from May to August. If no treatment is carried out and it is allowed to sprout and grow freely, its plant height can reach 50-70 cm, it is prone to lodging in the pot, and the flowers are relatively small, which affects its ornamental value. How can potted hydrangea be made to have a neat, dwarfed plant shape and improved ornamental value? The following simple and easy-to-follow operation method is introduced.

After the flowers fade in August, manage it conventionally and let it sprout and grow naturally, without shaping or pruning. In September, take 8-10 cm young tender tip branches that are plump and free of pests and diseases, with 2 leaves, and propagate them by cuttings. After 20-30 days, they will root. Choose a cloudy, windless day to transplant them into pots. For transplanting, mix equal amounts of leaf mold and garden soil, and add a small amount of sandy soil as the growing medium, keeping the soil neutral to slightly acidic. In order to quickly achieve a full plant shape, generally plant 4 small seedlings evenly in each pot, remove their side buds and keep only the terminal buds, then strengthen fertilizer and water management and winter cold protection, which can make them bloom in May-June of the following year.