Vitax Hydrangea Feed 1KG

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Bear in mind that the flowers of some hydrangeas may change colour once planted in garden soil – consider growing in a pot of ericaceous compost if you're fussy about flower colour

Large, clean lacecap blooms of shell pink, or mauve-blue on acid soil. Very free-flowering when well grown. Florets are irregular with one sepal larger than the rest. I’m a huge fan of fertilizer spikes and they can be used on hydrangea. They provide a slow-release fertilizer that will last most of the growing season once they are inserted into the ground. However, to my knowledge, there are not any spikes on the market that are suited to the nutrient requirement of hydrangea so I would steer clear of them. Powder and Granular Options Grandiflora is a good example of this variety. It has huge white blooms that slowly turn pink as they age. It is also one of the largest, reaching the height of a small tree over time and in the right conditions. Oakleaf Hydrangeas (Hydrangea Quercifolia)A white flowered lacecap variety. Four or five ray flowers surrounding the white fertile flowers. The ray florets turn red in bright sunlight. A dwarf plant which needs some shelter to do well. 1m (3 ft).

Garden hydrangeas should not be confused with climbing hydrangeas which are, you guessed it, climbers. To prevent the spread of the disease, clear up all debris from around the plant and dispose of it in the rubbish or by burning to prevent re-infection. Fertilise your shrub in early spring to support new growth and plentiful blooms. You can use an organic soil improver or a slow release shrub fertilizer. You may like to repeat this in summer, depending on your soil conditions. However, do not fertilise after August as this can encourage new growth that will be too tender to survive harsh winter weather. There are special hydrangea fertilisers available, but these are not really necessary. If you are growing a pink or blue variety, you can keep the colour you want by adding small quantities of either sulphur or lime to the soil. Lime will result in pink blooms and sulphur will turn them blue. This will not happen overnight, so you will have to be patient. PlantingA very old Japanese variety, often seen in their old paintings. Flowers in June, white flowers with few ray florets which age to pink. Upright growth to about 1 metre (3ft), with reddish foliage and stems later in the season. 1.5 m (5 ft).

The organic fertilizer works by decreasing the soil’s alkalinity using all-natural ingredients. The granular formula promotes darker green growth without harmful chemicals that can burn plants. You should take your cutting early in the day when the plant is full of water. Choose a healthy, non-flowering tip and remove a stem of 10 centimetres (4 inches) in length with a clean, sharp knife. Be sure to spread it around the drip line of the branches and not the base. Water well. If the fertilizer you choose is a slow-release type, remember to lightly cover it with soil to activate the fertilizer. Include a light bi-annual dose of liquid iron to keep the leaves a healthy green. If you have very small plants that have just been planted in the ground it won’t take more than about ⅛ cup. When you are fertilizing your plants in a pot you want to make sure you don’t burn the roots so you want to apply less fertilizer comparatively and it’s probably better to use a slow-release fertilizer.

Hydrangea Propagation

Start new cuttings early in the summer to give them the best chance for surviving the winter. Drying flowers A taller shrub with almost luminous medium sized lacecap flowers with both fertile and sterile flowers of rich blue. 1.5 to 2m (4ft - 6ft). Our recommended supplier for Hydrangeas is Crocus who sell a large range of hydrangeas inpot sizes ranging from 2 litres to 12 litres.They offer a five year plant guarantee, top quality plants and excellentservice. Hydrangeas usually need a deep watering about once a week. In very dry weather they may need even more. It is best to give them a thorough watering rather than a light sprinkling every day. Water your plants at the base rather than on the leaves to help prevent too much humidity which can encourage fungus to thrive. Water early in the day to allow any moisture on the leaves to evaporate. Mulch hydrangeas every year in spring, with leaf mould, well-rotted manure, or compost. They don't need feeding, as this encourages leafy growth at the expense of flowers.