The hydrangea, like most other plants, spends the winter months in hibernation. Growth stops and the plant prepares to sprout vigorously again in the spring. In the cold season it hardly needs any nutrients or water, but watering should not be completely avoided. You can find out how to properly water your hydrangeas in winter here.
Do I have to water hydrangeas during the winter?
Hydrangeas are hardy. Perennials in beds generally do not need any additional protection and receive sufficient moisture from rain and snow. However, hydrangeas in pots should be protected from frost in winter so that they do not freeze. In their sheltered location they usually receive neither rain nor snow, which is why regular but sparing watering is necessary.
How are hydrangeas overwintered?
Hydrangeas that were planted directly in the bed overwinter in place. Since they are relatively hardy, they do not need to be dug up. If there is severepersistent frostit may make sense to protect the hydrangeas with fleece or other protection against the cold. Hydrangeas in pots should be placed in a frost-free place to overwinter, as this limited substrate can freeze faster.
Do hydrangeas need to be watered in winter?
Hydrangeas need less water in winter, but they still need to be protected from drying out. Hydrangeas in the bed shouldnot be wateredduring the winter months as they are usually kept moist by rain and snow. You should only water a little if the substrate dries out very badly. Heavy watering should be avoided at all costs, otherwise the hydrangeas will start to sprout too early and new buds would freeze. Hydrangeas in pots that overwinter in a frost-free location should be checked regularly. If the substrate is dry, you should water something.
What do I have to pay attention to when watering hydrangeas in winter?
Water your hydrangeas in winter as much as possibleeconomicallyThe substrate should not get wet, just prevent it from drying out. If watering is necessary, you should wait for amild, sunny day to do so. Frozen soil cannot absorb water and therefore cannot pass it on to the roots of the hydrangeas.
Tip
Be careful with young plants
Freshly planted hydrangeas have not yet developed as many roots as older plants. This means they are less able to absorb water and have a higher risk of dying of thirst in winter. Watch young hydrangeas particularly carefully in winter and react to the first signs of drought.
