Hydrangeas are enjoying increasing popularity after a few years in which the plant was considered old-fashioned. In order for the hydrangea to thrive, it is not only important to give it the right care. The time of onset is also crucial for growth.
When is the best time to plant hydrangeas?
Hytensias should be planted either in fall (bare-root plants) or all year round (container plants), depending on the species. The ideal time to plant container hydrangeas is in spring, while bare-root hydrangeas should be planted in fall.
Planting bare-root hydrangeas in autumn
Hydrangeas, where the roots have to survive without a protective pot and soil, are always planted in autumn. This gives you the opportunity to root well until spring. However, if you only put these plants in the ground in spring, the hydrangea would first have to concentrate on root growth. It would therefore only sprout very sparingly.
Planting time for hydrangeas in containers
These hydrangeas are grown in plastic pots and, unlike bare-root plants, can be transplanted all year round. You will not suffer any shock to your roots and will continue to thrive without any problems.
These hydrangeas grow particularly quickly when planted in spring. With a bit of luck, the hydrangea will produce new flowers in the same year. Alternatively, fall is a good time to get container perennials in the ground.
Treating the hydrangea after purchase
- Water the hydrangea sufficiently. Dip the root ball of container plants before planting until no more air bubbles appear. Place bare-root hydrangeas in water for two hours so that the roots can soak up moisture.
- Get bare-rooted perennials into the ground as quickly as possible. If this is not possible, wrap the roots in a damp cloth and store the hydrangeas in the shade. Moisten the jute again and again. Exposed roots cannot tolerate cold, sun or wind.
- In the event of sudden frosts that make planting impossible, move hydrangea to a frost-free and wind-protected location and cover it. If there is permanent frost in the fall, put the hydrangea in a pot and overwinter indoors.
Tip
Indoor hydrangeas can also be transplanted into the bed. It is advisable to slowly accustom these hydrangeas, which are usually grown in greenhouses, to the outdoors. First place the pot on the terrace for some time so that the plant can adjust to the changed conditions.
