The magnificent blooms of hydrangeas conjure up a floral charm in your garden. However, if the flowers are particularly lush, this can put a lot of strain on the perennial. Tying hydrangeas together can give the plant stability.
When and how should I tie hydrangeas together?
Hydrangeas should be tied together before flowering in spring to ensure stability and prevent the shoots from buckling in wind. Use green sticks or bamboo sticks as supports and carefully tie the shoots together.
When should I tie hydrangea flowers together in spring?
Stabilize the hydrangeas in springbefore the flowering period You should tie your hydrangeas together, especially if the plants are not completely protected from the wind. Tie the flower shoots together on a stick. This measure prevents the individual shoots from buckling under the weight of the flower in windy conditions. The tied shoots also ensure that the hydrangea flowers appear even fuller.
What material do I use to tie hydrangeas together?
It is best to usegreen sticksfor stabilization or use abamboo stick. If you tie the shoots of the hydrangea together on green sticks, the sticks will not be noticeable between the green leaves and the natural shoots. You can get the rods from specialist garden shops. Rods made from natural materials such as wood offer these advantages:
- can withstand wind and weather
- leaves no harmful residue
- is cost-effective
Why should I tie hydrangeas together before winter?
You can also providewinter protection for the buds by tying them together. To do this, tie the shoots of the hydrangea together during or before the buds emerge. This ensures that fresh buds can grow in the protection of the existing plant.
When should I tie hydrangeas together in the pot?
WithBalcony plants you should also pay attention to stabilization. The hydrangeas are often even more exposed to the wind in such locations than when kept on the terrace. If you tie the hydrangeas together, the wind will not cause much damage.
Tip
Use dry shoots as winter decoration
The dried, tied shoots of the hydrangea look quite appealing. Leave them in the garden. When the snow falls over the dry branches, it creates a romantic atmosphere. The plant can overwinter so well.
