Hydrangea task gardeners should do now for 'long lasting ornamental displays'

Hydrangeas have long lasting ornamental displays throughout the year. To get the very best from our Hydrangea Macrophylla we should regularly care for them. The same techniques can be used for potted and ground planted Hydrangea Macrophylla.

In the autumn time we can leave the mopheads on if we wish, as they provide a lovely ornamental display throughout wintertime. If we want to remove them we should cut just below them as we don't want to disturb any buds, as they are next year's buds and growth.

The spent mopheads can be snipped off in February, ready for the next display. We need to keep the Hydrangea hydrated throughout the autumn. If the base is dry, they are thirsty and need to be kept watered to ensure they don't wilt and droop.

Hydrangea by name and Hydration by nature is the moto for them. The watering should always be done to the base of the plant.

You can plant a Hydrangea Macrophylla in autumntime in pots and borders, giving them a chance to establish their roots before the winter cools the ground.

Hydrangea prefer Part Sun, and ideally afternoon sunshine opposed to early morning sunshine. This also helps to prevent the flower display from scorching and browning in spring and summer. The mix of sun and shade gives just the right balance for Hydrangea.

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