Transplanting Hydrangeas: A Homeowner's Guide is a compendium of information on the topic.
Incorrect placement of plants in the garden is a common problem for gardeners.The plants are placed too close to each other and there is a need for replanting.
The young plant looks small, but after a while it can grow into a large bush or small tree.
You don't need to know a lot of things to transplant hydrangeas.If you don't transplant correctly or choose the wrong time, you could lose the plant or it could take a long time to recover.
The best time to transplant flowers is in the spring and fall.There are both advantages and disadvantages to these seasons.The climate in which you live will affect the time of planting.
Let's dig a little deeper into this.
The advantages of spring are obvious.It will be easier for her to get used to the new conditions because the plant has just begun to come out of hibernation.There is no strong heat or high humidity at this time.
New leaves have not yet begun to form, so you need to choose a period when the ground is already warm.It will be different for different states.
Massachusetts, Vermont, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, etc. are in the hardiness zones.Depending on the weather, the best time is late April or early May.It is possible if the temperature is high and the plant begins to grow.
New Mexico, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, etc. are in the hardiness zones.In the second half of March or early April, you should transplant your hydrangeas.
There are some species of hydrangea that can grow in hotter climates.If the weather is warm, it is best to transplant in early March or late February.
At this time of year, the sun shines too brightly, and moving to a new place for plants is difficult.I will write about what to do to avoid this.
The second favorable period is autumn.The plant is easier to transplant at this time of year.
The best time is late August or early September, at least 3-6 weeks before the first frost.
In the case of warm autumn, the best time to transplant will be in the second half of September or early October.
You can transplant a hydrangea in October in the southern US, but you need to have time until the plant is completely dead.
The earth is warm in autumn because of the summer heat.The sun is not as strong as in the summer.The hydrangea will be able to take root faster in such conditions.
The disadvantage is that it doesn't take root until the first frosts, and you can transplant it too late.
You can only transplant in the summer.If you want to transplant hydrangeas, don't do it in the summer.
It will be possible to get a transplant in early June for some northern states.
The sun has less power further north, so there will be less impact on plants.
In the north of the United States, you can transplant a hydrangea in the second half of August.The climate is usually more gentle at this time.
When the sun is strong and there is heat, I don't recommend moving in mid- summer.Yes, there are exceptions, but they are rare, in most cases, this will lead to the loss of the plant.
Is it possible to transplant hydrangeas in the winter?There are successful transplants in winter.It is possible to do it in the winter months.
If the ground is not frozen, you can transplant a hydrangea from one place to another.In most cases, nothing bad will happen.
During the winter transplant, the plant will be difficult to survive, and it will continue to lag in growth, so I don't recommend this.
The risk of losing the hydrangea is small due to the fact that the roots can rot during the winter.The plant can't heal the wounds inflicted on it during transplantation.
The southern states may have an exception at the end of February.The transplant should be successful if there is enough heat.
You need to prepare for a good planting site.Further success will be ensured by these two factors.
The soil for hydrangeas is important for its growth.If you transplant the plant into poor and dry soil, you may lose the beautiful appearance of flowers.
The soil needs to be moist and healthy.It doesn't mean that it can be planted in the swamp.
The clay soil in most gardens needs to be loosened and more healthy.To do this, take two-thirds of the garden soil and mix with a third of good compost.
Compost from proven manufacturers is good if there are reviews on the Internet.You can buy bad compost if you need it.
The soil mix in your yard should be slightly different if it is sandy or stony.
Add 40% compost and take 60% of your garden soil.As a result, you get a great place for fast-drained soils.
If you want to have lush flowering hydrangeas, you should choose a place that gets enough sun, but not too much.
All types of hydrangeas need morning sun and afternoon shade.You need to plant them on the other side of the house.It is possible to plant from the east.
Some species need more shade.There is a flower that can tolerate a lot of sunlight.If you live in the north, you can plant it all day long.
3-6 hours of the morning sun is enough for some plants.Some difficulties can be caused by underestimating this limit.
One of the most popular varieties is the Annabelle Hydrangea.The plants need shade after 3-4 hours of direct sun in the morning.In the southern states, they can be in the shade all day long.
The weather is cloudy and there is no sun.The best time to do this is at the beginning of the day.
Try to choose a time when there is light rain the day before in the absence of rain.It will be easier to survive due to the saturated plant.
The next thing you have to do is dig a hole.Don't damage the plant.
Depending on the size of the plant, you should back from the center at least ten inches.
Try to keep the maximum number of roots.Do not shake the soil from the roots.
The hydrangea should be moved to a new place.The planting hole should be larger than the roots of the plant.
If you have a high level of water in the yard, dig a hole three times the size of the rhizome.You can put stones at the bottom of the hole.Put a third of this material in the hole.
The place where the stems connect with the roots should be on the same level as the surface of the garden.
The hole should be filled with soil.If voids or pits are formed, pour more soil if the water comes down.
You can transplant from a pot into the ground if you follow the tips.
transplant shock is when a plant may wither after being replanted.If you transplant a hydrangea in the summer or the plant is already mature, you can cause a lot of damage to the roots.
The reason for the strong sun and lack of water is because the plant needs maximum shade.
You will benefit from providing full shade.In the first year after transplant, the hydrangea will most likely not bloom, so it will not need direct sunlight.
You can shade in a variety of ways.A patio umbrella is the most convenient way to shade the bush.You have to leave the umbrella over the plant until it takes root.
A simple frame is the second way to arrange it.This can be accomplished by covering the hydrangea with a shading net and sticking four sticks in the ground.If you want, you can create a more complex framework.
The shade can be removed when the plant begins to grow new leaves and shoots.
You can remove the shade if you transplant in the spring, but the rooting process can take a year.
The next thing you need to do is water the hydrangea.
The soil around the hydrangea should be moist, but not swampy.The amount of water will be different for different shrubs.
You need to keep the ground moist near the plant in the future.In hot and dry weather, this may have to be done daily.
If there is a little rain and the soil is moist, lightly irrigate the surface.It's not worth watering a flower in the rain.
For the winter, water should be stopped.There may be areas where there is a dry winter.You need to slightly wet the ground near the plant from time to time.
It is the best solution.This will allow you to slowly saturate the soil.It's important to set it up correctly so as not to overwater the plants.
mulch protects the soil from drying out and reduces the risk of plants dying from lack of water.
There are many benefits that are relevant to newly transplanted hydrangeas.As soon as you transplant the plant, be sure to mulch it.
Compost will feed the plant.It does not protect against weeds and has a short shelf life.
Pine bark protects the surface from weeds.It doesn't bring much to the soil.
A layer of mulch is placed around the plant.The mulch layer should be 1-2 inches thick.There will be no air access to the soil surface if a layer of mulch is poured too thick.
There should be a gap between the base of the stems and the mulch.The place where the branches come out of the rhizome should not be covered with mulch or soil.The crown rot may cause damage to the plant.
It will take a lot of effort to restore the root system of the hydrangea.The number of leaves will decrease if you trim it.The leaves of the plant produce a substance called chlorophyll.The plants will be deficient in the necessary substances after being replanted.
I don't recommend giving a liquid fertilization to a plant.This plant can grow quickly before forming roots.
Add a slow-releasefertilizer to the planting hole.Everything you need will be enriched with this type of fertilization.You won't worry about overfeeding.
There are a lot of good products on the market.You have to follow the rules.One feeding per year is usually enough.
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