If you’re looking for a summer filled with lush blooming hydrangeas, a bit of early spring maintenance can go a long way to achieving your goal. Our 5 top springtime tips for springtime hydrangea care will provide information on pruning, feeding, transplanting, mulching and even changing the flower color of certain species. Springtime Hydrangea Care Fertilizer – Fertilizing hydrangea bushes is easy. Simply apply the season’s first dose once new growth begins to emerge in spring. A general, all-purpose fertilizer or a product specific to acid-loving plants would be beneficial to your hydrangeas. Following the instructions on the packaging, broadcast the fertilizer evenly along the drip edge of the plant, then water in completely. Bloom Color – Want to know how to change the color of a hydrangea? The flower color on mophead (H. macrophylla) and lacecap (H. serrata) types can be altered with the addition of either aluminum sulfate […]
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