Growing Hydrangeas In Pots | Hydrangeas in Containers
19.06.2023 - 16:23
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In recent years, Growing Hydrangeas in Pots has become popular. Flowering from spring to autumn, these flowers come in white, pink, purple, red, and blue, depending upon the variety. You can grow Hydrangea easily indoors or outdoors in containers, with the right combination of soil, water, and sunlight.
Botanical Name: Hydrangea
USDA Zones: 4-10
Soil pH: 4.5-7.5
Hydrangeas can be great container plants, provided you pick the right variety!
The container size for hydrangeas depends on the plant size. For nursery bought plants, you can start them in 8-10 inches pot. For large and mature varieties, go for 18-20 inches container. Make sure that it has drainage holes at the bottom. You can also choose containers with wheels as the pots can become quite heavy with all the soil, water and plant.
Depending upon the variety, the sun requirements may differ. For example, Hydrangea paniculata and Hydrangea arborescens like to grow in the morning sun, whereas Hydrangea macrophylla grows best afternoon shade. So, grow potted hydrangeas in the morning sun with afternoon shade.
For indoor hydrangeas, keep them near the south or west-facing window. Avoid growing them in the scorching sun, as it can burn the foliage and blooms, whereas too much shade can result in few blooms.
Tip: If you have kept potted hydrangeas in a sunny balcony, protect them from the afternoon sun by moving them away from the edge of the balcony.
The soil for growing hydrangeas in pots must be well-draining, and should not be compact. Therefore, choose a potting soil with a high amount of organic material. In the case of Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla), you can make changes in the pH of the soil, according to the color of the blooms you want. For blue flowers,