In the raised bed, hydrangeas boast a prominent position with their romantic flowers. Important criteria must be taken into account for competent planting and care. Read here the best tips about location, planting time, planting technique and care for farmer's hydrangeas in raised beds.
How do you plant and care for hydrangeas in raised beds?
Hydrangeas in raised beds thrive best in a partially shaded location, protected from wind and rain, with an acidic substrate (pH value 4.0-6.0). The ideal planting time is in spring, and they require regular watering, special hydrangea fertilizer and winter protection.
Where is the best location for hydrangeas in raised beds?
In thepartially shaded raised bed all hydrangeas (Hydrangea) bloom in their full splendor. A location protected from wind and rain is an advantage for a well-groomed appearance.
Beyond the lighting conditions, another criterion is crucial for the optimal location conditions: Hydrangeas in every bed absolutely depend on an acidic substrate with a pH value between 4.0 and 6.0. Moorbeds and peat beds are perfectly suited Rhododendron soil or special hydrangea soil. In a raised bed filled with normal potting soil or compost, garden hydrangeas are doomed.
When and how do I plant hydrangeas in raised beds?
InSpring is the best time to plant hydrangeas in raised beds. A water-soaked root ball and the ideal planting depth are important criteria for a farmer's hydrangea to grow he althily. How to do it right:
- Place the root ball in rainwater until no more air bubbles appear.
- Dig a planting hole with twice the volume of the root ball.
- Place the potted hydrangea deep in the planting pit so that the root disk and the ground are flush.
- Fill gaps with rhododendron soil, press the soil down well and water in low-lime water.
How do I properly care for hydrangeas in raised beds?
A high water and nutrient requirement characterizes the care of hydrangeas in raised beds. In order for the thirsty, heavily consuming perennial to develop into an eye-catcher, these care measures are important:
- Water hydrangeas abundantly and regularly with soft water, ideally collected rainwater.
- Fertilize weekly from March to the end of July with aSpecial hydrangea fertilizer.
- Before the first frost, mulch the raised bed soil with leaves and conifers.
- In harsh winter regions, protect hydrangeas in raised beds with fleece.
- Cut hydrangeas in spring.
Which hydrangea varieties are suitable for a raised bed?
In a bed at table level,small hydrangea varieties set themselves off decoratively. A prime example is the dwarf panicle hydrangea 'Mojito' (Hydrangea paniculata), which presents its pink-lime-green flower panicles at a height of 100 cm. The 100-130 cm tall plate hydrangea 'Blue Tit' (Hydrangea macrophylla) with its blue plate flowers is a representative eye-catcher in every raised bed. White flower balls are the trademark of a 125 cm small ball hydrangea 'Snowball'.
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Perennials set the scene for hydrangeas decoratively
Ideal companion plants for hydrangeas are beautiful to look at, thrive in partial shade and acidic substrate. A surprising number of perennials meet the criteria from A, such as Astilbe (glory spar) to Z, such as bicolor sweetheart lily (Hosta sieboldiana). Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) and strawberries (Fragaria) are useful as ground cover in raised beds with a cottage garden flair. The purple flower color of a farmer's hydrangea 'Bluebird' harmonizes tastefully with green-white sedges (Carex) as an underplant.