If certain conditions are met, hydrangea grows relatively quickly compared to other shrubs.
It is believed that this ornamental plant grows on average about 50 cm per year.
However, during the 2 growing seasons, development proceeds more slowly, since the hydrangea spends energy on developing the root system.
An expert of the online publication Belnovosti , agronomist and author of the blog Conscious Gardening Anastasia Kovrizhnykh told what people like about hydrangeas.
Quick start
In order for hydrangea to start developing quickly from the first weeks, you need high-quality soil. Fertile soil is the key to success. In addition, hydrangea needs drainage and compost mulch.
Lighting
The plant blooms especially lushly when it is in the sun in the morning hours and in the shade during the day. Hydrangeas need to be in the sun for about 6 hours a day.
Trimming
The procedure is carried out every year. Pruning helps to avoid lignification, directs the hydrangea's resources to intensive development and abundant flowering.
Top dressing
The agronomist recommends applying fertilizer no more than twice a year. Do not focus on nitrogen fertilizers, otherwise the plant will direct all its energy to building up green mass, and flowering will be weak.
