Hydrangea, a popular and beloved plant among many gardeners, needs to be prepared for the new season if you want to prolong the flowering of the bush.
To do this, you need to feed the hydrangea in the spring, and also know which additives to choose.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", a scientist, agronomist and landscape designer, told how to choose a fertilizer.
Of course, you can simply go to the nearest gardening store and buy specialized fertilizers for any plant. And that's right.
However, it is not recommended to completely ignore organic matter.
How to feed hydrangea?
If you want to use mineral supplements, it is easier to purchase specialized fertilizers, where all nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen, potassium, etc.) are balanced.
As for organics, it is simpler and cheaper.
Of the organic fertilizers, hydrangea loves humus and compost, which improve the quality of the soil.
When to start
The first feeding is carried out in the spring, immediately after the bush begins to show the first signs of life.
The plant is then fertilized every 4-6 weeks during the season, which allows for lush and long flowering.
When the bush blooms, the emphasis should be on phosphorus and potassium, and at the same time, you should not forget about watering.
The last feeding is carried out after flowering, preparing the plant for winter.
Previously we told you which plants should not be fed with ash .
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
