As with any plant the
success of growing hydrangeas is dependent upon the quality of the soil you are
planting in and where you plant. Hydrangeas do best in a place where they get
morning sun and afternoon shade. They prefer soil that has been amended well
with peat moss and compost. For our soils, you need to add a lot of peat moss
and compost. This will help the soil drain well and lower the pH of your soil. Begin
by digging a hole one and a half times wider than the container the plant came
in. Add straight peat moss or Sheep, Peat and Compost to the planting hole.
Add
some fertilizer with a high middle number to the bottom of the hole and then
cover slightly. Take your hydrangea out of the container and rough up the sides
and bottom of the root ball. Center the plant in the hole, making sure the top
of the root ball is even with the surrounding soil surface. Back fill the
planting hole with more peat moss or Sheep, Peat and Compost. Water well.
Our
soils are generally alkaline so your blooms will be pink unless you regularly
acidify your soil with Sulfur or Aluminum Sulfate. Adding a top dressing of
peat moss or compost through the growing season will also help maintain soil
acidity.
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