Hydrangea requires appropriate site conditions for the proper development of leaves and inflorescences. Work in the garden with these plants is also equally important. With our advice and appropriate accessories - which you will find in the Fiskars offer - you have a ready action plan.
Hydrangea - care rules
The main factor influencing the condition of hydrangeas is the acidic substrate. It can be done with peat mixed with bark, mother soil or a special substrate for all acidophilic plants.It is important not to expose it to full sun - it is enoughsemi-shaded position so that the leaves do not darken and dry out
If we want the plant to be lush and have a lot of large inflorescences, we must ensure proper and regular fertilization of it. It can be one that is used for both rhododendrons and hydrangeas.
Watering should be regular, butwe cannot overflow - this may result in an increased risk of fungal diseasesOnly during drought and hot weather it is worth ensuring watering at noon and in the evening, if there's such possibility. Try not to sprinkle the leaves and not to direct the stream of water there - when exposed to intense sunlight, sunburn may occur.
Cutting garden hydrangea
Garden hydrangea is one of the most popular, willingly cultivated and cared for in gardens and allotments.In this case, the spring cutting mainly comes down to the sanitary one - we remove damaged or frozen twigs. In summer and early autumn, we also cut dry flowers, which can be used as a raw material for dry bouquets for vases or wreaths.
Late autumn faded flowers should not be removed, because in winter they are an unusual decoration. Garden hydrangeas develop flower buds in the previous season. They should be covered and the shape corrected as soon as they fade. When we remove the hydrangea cover, we examine the condition of the buds and decide whether a sanitary pruning is necessary. Typically, plant buds have scales that protect the delicate young leaves and flower buds, but the garden hydrangea does not.
Cutting in practice - Fiskars P921 one-hand secateurs test
Scissor secateurs for cutting fresh branches and young shoots up to 2.4 cm in diameter, suitable for right- and left-handed people.It has a swivel handle, which is recommended especially for long-term work - the construction of the handle allows you to use all fingers at the same time, and the unique PowerGear lever mechanism increases the cutting force 3 times compared to other standard mechanisms. In this way, it effectively reduces the effort required during work. In addition, the ground and hardened steel blade remains sharp for longer and is ready for further work when cutting hydrangeas or other plants.
These blades are highly corrosion resistant and the PTFE coating reduces friction resulting in a better and more durable cut.The lightweight construction and the FiberComp ™ handle make the tool adapt to the natural shape of the hand, which makes the tool adapt to the natural shape of the hand.The design is extremely well thought out, also for people who struggle with carpal tunnel syndrome wrist. The SoftGrip handle with a 3D structure ensures a secure grip and the blade lock prevents it from opening automatically and allows for safe storage without the possibility of injury.
If there are new and vibrant buds that grow on strong shoots, do not cut them and leave them.Only those that look shabby and weakened should be removed by cutting them off at the ends of the shoots. In this way, we radiate the plant and allow it to strengthen naturally. Each time before the fall / winter cover of the plant, I select dry grass and place it right at the base of the hydrangea. This allows for the preservation of humidity and helps during low temperatures, when winter is not too full of snow cover.During our test, we cut off all the dry leaves that were left over from a possible cut from the previous year. In these tasks, Fiskars P921 proves to be a winner!
Cutting bouquet hydrangea
Bouquet hydrangea blooms on the shoots that form in a given year. Therefore, pruning boils down to giving shape and density, and sanitary cutting of dried or broken twigs. Young bouquet hydrangea in the first year after planting should be cut low so that it thickens beautifully from below and does not grow shapeless.We leave only 2-3 pairs of buds, and remove the rest. Every year we cut it higher, deciding - depending on how dense and tall we want the bush - the number of buds left.
Cutting in practice P941 anvil pruner test
This is a great product that is designed to cut hard and dry branches up to 26mm in diameter.It has a unique PowerGear ™ system, which increases the cutting force three times and allows for extremely comfortable work.These blades are highly corrosion resistant and the PTFE coating reduces friction resulting in a better and more durable cut.
Trimming shrub hydrangea
Shrub hydrangea is best pruned every year in March, while the leaves have not developed. Like the bouquet hydrangea - it blooms on this year's shoots. The most advantageous cut is 15-30 cm above the ground.In this way, we will be sure that the plant will receive a dense habit and a beautiful bush will develop. Only in summer, at the turn of August, we cut out the faded inflorescences, cleaning the plant. After the test above, you can see that an appropriate garden work schedule, as well as professional accessories that will serve you for years, are the perfect solution even for beginner hydrangea fans.
Hydrangea bushes are demanding to cultivate because they have large leaves and inflorescences, so in spring, after pruning, remember to feed the plants, preferably with a compound fertilizer, such as Azofoska, or with well-decomposed manure, mulching the bushes within the root collar.
The article was created in cooperation with the Fiskars brand.
