Hydrangeas are known for their long flowering period and are therefore very popular in many gardens. When exactly a hydrangea blooms depends on the variety, location and care. You can find out more about this in this article.
How long do hydrangeas bloom?
Hydrangeas have a particularly long flowering period that lasts several months. They usually bloom from June to September. Some varieties can open their flowers earlier. Others require more time, but some of them bloom into October. In addition to the variety, the location and care measures can also cause a hydrangea to bloom sooner or later.
When do hydrangeas bloom?
Hydrangeas usually bloom fromJuneThere are early varieties that open their buds in May, for example the “Early Harry” variety. The flowering period of some panicle hydrangeas is a little later and only begins in August. In shady locations, the flowering may appear slightly delayed and be smaller. Dryness, frost damage or heat can also cause the hydrangeas to start blooming later or not at all.
Until when does the hydrangea bloom?
Most hydrangeas bloom untilSeptember and then slowly dry out. Late varieties can also show their flowers until October. Climbing hydrangeas have a rather short flowering period from June to July.
How old do hydrangeas get?
Hydrangeas can live forseveral decades. Hydrangeas may not bloom in their first year and as they age, the number and size of flowers may decrease.
Tip
Cut off hydrangeas after flowering
After flowering you can cut the hydrangeas. Depending on the cutting group, pruning should be done directly in autumn or the following spring.
