Where is the best place to plant a hydrangea?
Question:My husband bought a hydrangea plant for me, but it does not have a description of the kind, and where to plant. Part of our garden does have shade and part does not.
Answers:
If in doubt, plant in partial shade. One thing to know about Hydrangeas, is that they like water! Sometimes you have to water everyday depending on the heat. You can also change the color of the flower depending on the pH of your soil. For a blue flower, pH of the soil below 5.5. For pink or red flowers, have a pH of the soil at 7.0 or higer. You can find some fertilizers the adjust the pH of the soil, like some types of Miracle Grow. For some more info . . . http://www.cambrianursery.com/hydrangea.
Hydrangeas are my favorites . I don't know what zone you are in but generally most hydrangeas like at least partial shade . It's hot where I live so I would plant in the fall to give it the best start , before it gets hot . Why not take it to a nusery near you and have them identify it and get planting and care instructions.
Mine is in full sun.
I AM A LOVER OF THE HYDRANGEA. HYDRANGEA PLANTS DO NOT LIKE DIRECT SUN AT ALL THEY WILL NOT THRIVE WELL OR BLOOMING TIME WILL BE SHORT. YOU ALSO NEED TO APPLY A PRODUCT CALLED 7 (SEVEN) TO PROTECT IT FROM THE BUGS THAT LOVE TO MUNCH ON THE FOLIAGE. USE MIRACLE GRO TO ASSIST WITH CONSISTANT BLOOMING AND FOR COLOR.
On the north side of a house is the best place...they will grow in other places, but they don't like bright hot sun. They like to stay cool, moist and shady to grow the best. I have to move one at my house as we speak. Plant in an area where you have a lot of room for it because over the years it will get bushier and bigger.
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