Hydrangeas are generally inJune to AugustIt is in full bloom, and it takes about 25 days from the time it blooms to the time it fails. Hydrangea is a perennial herbaceous plant with colors such as blue, pink, white, and bright red, which has a high ornamental value. If you want hydrangeas to produce blue flowers, you can use aluminum sulfate during the bud formation periodTo maintain a pale pink color, lime can be applied to the soil.
Hydrangeas require proper care during flowering. First of all, it needs plenty of sunlight, at least six hours of direct sunlight per day, and can be placed outdoors or indoors to receive sunlight. Secondly, when watering, it is necessary to keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged, so as not to damage the roots. If properly cared for, hydrangeas will bloom beautifully and add color to the hot summer days.
The flowering period of hydrangeas can be extended with proper pruning. After the flower fails, the branches and leaves should be pruned in time to reduce the depletion of nutrients. Leave 3 or 4 bud points on each shoot, and prune the rest completely. After pruning, fertilizer is also needed to provide sufficient nutrients for the plants. When caring for hydrangeas, it is recommended to use phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote their blooming of more flowers.
In addition to flowering maintenance, the planting environment of hydrangeas also needs to be paid attention to. It prefers a warm and humid environment, so you need to pay attention to keeping warm in winter when planting in northern regions. In addition, hydrangeas prefer acidic soil, so when planting, you can choose acidic soil with a mixture of peat soil and perlite.
In general, if you want hydrangeas to bloom as scheduled in June and August, you need to pay attention to the maintenance of light, watering, fertilization and pruning. As long as you take care of it, hydrangeas will surely reward your hard work with beautiful flowers. At the same time, it is also important to flexibly adjust the maintenance strategy according to the season and the growth condition of the hydrangeas.
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