With the hydrangea Endless Summer, an American researcher has succeeded in breeding a special and extraordinary variety. In this case, the term “Endless Summer” really keeps what it promises: the perennial plant flowers several times in a row in summer and is able to develop its distinctive flowers on old and new shoots alike. location and…
Blooming gardens are the joy of many gardeners, and against this background it is really incomprehensible why the magnificently blooming hydrangeas were actually almost forgotten for a while and were even considered old-fashioned. Can beautiful flowers really be old-fashioned? But no matter, at the moment they are more popular than ever, what was frowned upon as antiquated…
If a hydrangea, which is also known botanically as a hydrangea, does not sprout, this does not necessarily mean that the plant has died. There are various reasons that delay the point in time, but can also mean that the shrub does not bud as strongly as usual. With a few measures, the shrub can be reactivated…
There is hardly a type of soil for which no adequate hydrangea can be found. From sun-loving farmer’s hydrangeas to velvet hydrangeas for shady locations to adaptable panicle hydrangeas , no desired location remains unfulfilled. The primary requirement for an opulent abundance of flowers is an adequate supply of nutrients, because hydrangeas are anything but starvation artists. The soil should be acidic…
Every hobby gardener wants decorative colorful flower balls on his hydrangeas in summer. The plants need the right fertilizer so that the flowers develop as desired. Since hydrangeas are often cultivated in a near-natural cottage garden, organic fertilizers should be primarily used here. Horn shavings and horn meal are ideal here, but there are differences between the two…
The hydrangea glows behind many garden fences in blue, purple, yellow or snow-white. Sometimes there is even a whole sea of flowers in the borders. The highlight: for a lush bloom, it only takes a few steps and the necessary know-how that the following instructions convey. Learn how to properly propagate a hydrangea using cuttings and cuttings. Hydrangeas…
With their pompous flowers and the great variety of colors, hydrangeas exude a special charm. But the ornamental shrub does not always present itself as expected. Pests and diseases cause an unsightly appearance. What methods of prevention are suitable so that the leaves do not wither? What measures should be taken if a flower does not form? And what are…
With the right cut, especially at the right time, the hydrangea lays the foundation for beautiful and healthy flowering in the next year. There are several types of hydrangea that have different requirements when it comes to cutting times. With a little luck, the right time to cut the hydrangea will bloom in the same year or…
Hydrangeas are hard-working plants and provide the first flowers for their admirers as early as spring. The great play of colors doesn’t let up anytime soon, rather it lasts until autumn. Most hydrangea varieties should therefore be shown to their best advantage in a suitable place without competition. The deciduous shrubs are also long-lived and become even more…
Are hydrangeas poisonous and should families with young children avoid cultivating them? This question often arises. The decorative plants are very popular in the local gardens, front gardens and cottage gardens, the blue, pink or white thick flower balls offer a colorful splendor all summer long. The following article provides information about toxicity and tells how the correct…