The choice of location
In their natural habitat, the hydrangea grows in the light shade of large trees. The offspring that thrive in our green spaces also prefer partially shaded or shady locations. Choose a sheltered place with plenty of room to grow so that the beautiful umbels can fully unfold.
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Use hydrangea
Before inserting, you should put the pot in a water bath for about ten minutes. This allows the root ball to soak up moisture and the hydrangea has a small water reserve in its new location.
Preparation of the planting pit
While the planter is in the water, dig a planting hole that is significantly larger than the diameter of the pot. This means that you do not have to squeeze the fine roots of the hydrangea when planting and you can spread them loosely in the planting pit.
The ideal floor
In regions with highly compacted, loamy soil, a drainage layer of gravel or coarse-grained sand is recommended to avoid waterlogging. Since hydrangeas have very special demands on the soil, it is advisable to replace the excavated topsoil with special hydrangea or rhododendron soil.
Use hydrangea
Place the hydrangea in the planting pit and fill it with soil. After planting, press the soil well and wash it in so that all root fibers are well surrounded by soil. Except for red hydrangeas, you should use soft irrigation water (rainwater) for watering so that the hydrangea does not lose its original color.
Water sufficiently
Since the hydrangea needs a lot of water to thrive, the plant has to be watered regularly in the first few weeks, depending on the weather.
Tips
Gradually get the hydrangea used to the changed conditions in the garden. If possible, first place the plant in a sheltered place on the balcony or terrace and after a few days in the flower pot at the planned planting site. If the hydrangea has got used to the field before planting, it will take root particularly quickly and well.
