Hytensias can be easily cultivated in pots and decorate the terrace or balcony with their splendid flowers. The hydrangea puts a lot of energy into flower formation and therefore needs to be moved to a new planter regularly.
How do you repot hydrangeas correctly?
Hydrangeas should be repotted every two to four years to give the roots enough space. A larger pot with holes in the bottom should be chosen and special soil for hydrangeas should be used. When repotting, insert the plant carefully, fill up with soil and water thoroughly.
How often does it need to be repotted?
Depending on the size of the hydrangea, you will need to repot the hydrangea approximately every two to four years. This means that the roots find enough space in the flower pot.
The right planter
Choose a new pot that is two, or better yet, three sizes larger than the old pot. The fresh soil also serves as a water reservoir and the thirsty hydrangea doesn't need to be watered as often in the summer months. Make sure that the pot has holes in the bottom so that excess water can drain away.
Which substrate is suitable?
Always use a special soil for hydrangeas. Alternatively, you can plant the hydrangea in rhododendron or azalea soil. These substrates have a low pH value and therefore meet the special needs of the hydrangea.
How to repot
When repotting, there are a few special features that need to be taken into account. Follow these steps:
- Submerge the plant for a while so that the roots can soak up water.
- Carefully remove the hydrangea from the old container. If this doesn't work, cut the pot open with scissors. – Place shards over the holes in the bottom of the pot so that the water drain cannot be blocked by soil.
- Pour in some substrate and place the hydrangea in the pot. The plant should not sit any deeper than in the old container.
- Fill with soil and press down. Leave about one to two centimeters of space to the edge of the pot.
- Water Hydrangea thoroughly. Be sure to tip away any liquid that collects in the coaster after a while.
Tip
The so-called Mother's Day pots, early blooming hydrangeas that are available in stores from February, are only partially suitable for outdoor use. After repotting, get these plants grown in the greenhouse used to the changed conditions very carefully.
