How to plant a hydrangea in the fall?

In autumn, flower growers plant many garden flowers , so that they begin their flowering in the spring. Among them is the beautiful hydrangea. To decorate your site with this impressive flower, you need to properly plant it. It's quite simple to do this, you just need to know some features of the process. About this and we will tell in the article.

When is it better to plant a hydrangea?

The hydrangea bush can be planted in spring and autumn. You can do this at the beginning and at the end. But the flower growers are more inclined to plant before the winter, then it will blossom already next year. But in order to further blossom the bush was magnificent, the inflorescence in the first two years should break off. This will accelerate the growth and actual development of the plant.

Where to plant a hydrangea?

It is very important for hydrangeas to choose the right place. It is suitable for the site, protected from the winds and located in the penumbra. Also, when choosing the site where it should be planted, it is necessary to take into account what dimensions it can reach: in height up to 3.5 m, and in width - 1 - 1.5 m. Also, the quality of the soil affects very much the development of hydrangea. She feels best on mixed soils. If the land is where you want to plant it too alkaline, then it should be acidified (peat or a special acidulant). But you can not add lime and ash, it will reduce acidity.

How to plant a hydrangea in autumn?

  1. We dig a landing pit. Its size depends on the root system of the seedling (should be 2 times larger), but more often make 50x50x60 cm, receding 1.5 m.
  2. We cut the roots and stalk of the sapling.
  3. We lay drainage on the bottom of the pit, set the bush so that the roots are directed downwards and covered with a soil mixture with fertilizers. It is very important that the root neck is at ground level.
  4. After that, the soil around the trunk is well watered and mulched with needles, wood bark or sawdust.

The hydrangea planted in this way will well survive the winter and will begin to grow strongly with the onset of spring.