Pranicle hydrangeas not only enchant the viewer with their mostly white, large flowers, but also with their lush growth. The flowering bushes, up to three meters high, can also be grown as a tree or standard tree.
How do I properly care for a panicle hydrangea?
Pranicle hydrangeas need a lot of water and regular fertilization. Water them daily, especially on hot days, and fertilize every 14 days with a hydrangea or rhododendron fertilizer. Cut them back vigorously in spring to stimulate flowering.
How often should panicle hydrangeas be watered?
Pranicle hydrangeas, like all types of hydrangeas, need a lot of water. You can often water daily, especially on hot summer days or when the plant is in a sunny location. However, waterlogging should be avoided, which is why hydrangeas should not be planted at the foot of a hill or downhill.
Should I rather use tap water or rain water for watering?
Soft rainwater is of course ideal for watering. However, if you use tap water for watering, it is best to pour it into watering cans and let it sit for a few hours. This way it can warm up and the plant doesn't get a cold shock when watering.
How are panicle hydrangeas properly fertilized?
Panicle hydrangeas are mulched heavily in spring with a layer of mature mixed compost and bark mulch. During the growing season, fertilize approximately every 14 days with a hydrangea or rhododendron fertilizer.
When should panicle hydrangeas be cut?
Cut your panicle hydrangea down heavily in spring. Since the plant flowers on the young shoots, you can stimulate the flowering of your specimen in this way.
How to cut panicle hydrangeas correctly?
How much you want to cut back your panicle hydrangea depends primarily on how big you want the bush to be. The plant can be shortened by a third or even half; with a more moderate cut you just shorten all side shoots to around 10 centimeters.
My panicle hydrangea isn't blooming, why is that?
If the panicle hydrangea doesn't want to bloom, a location with too little light is usually to blame. In contrast to other types of hydrangeas, panicle hydrangeas bloom poorly or not at all in shady locations.
Are panicle hydrangeas hardy?
Pranicle hydrangeas are considered the most frost-hardy representatives of all hydrangea species. Only young specimens need protection in winter (e.g. through mulching), as frost hardiness only develops with age. Panicle hydrangeas in pots, on the other hand, are better left frost-free over the winter.
Tips & Tricks
Panicle hydrangeas often bloom white and turn pink as they wither, and this color is retained for a very long time. Panicle hydrangeas are therefore ideal for drying.
