How to transplant hydrangea to a new location in the fall?

An ornamental shrub that can delight anyone, even those who aren't into flower growing. However, gardeners often face a difficult task: sooner or later, this beautiful plant needs to be replanted. Many wonder whether it's even necessary to change its location, as the plant can die due to improper repotting. So, what should be done to repot it correctly and, most importantly, without harming the shrub? This question is addressed in this article.

 

Hydrangea is a truly unique shrub, as it's the only one capable of propagating by dividing older plants. Furthermore, it's undemanding of soil conditions and thrives in a variety of locations. It seems like there shouldn't be any problems with it, as everything is so straightforward, but let's take it step by step.

 

The shrub grows upright, reaching a height of about two meters. It prefers shady spots. It's frost-tolerant; of course, it won't survive temperatures of -40°C, but it certainly boasts winter hardiness. It blooms before your eyes if you use slightly acidic soil and mulch regularly. First, decide on the season for repotting—spring or fall. For beginners, repotting in the fall is recommended, as spring repotting requires more preparation. The most important thing in spring repotting is to move the plant before the buds open.

But this article is still about how to transplant hydrangea to a new location in the fall, so let's go in order:

 

— First of all, it is necessary to organize a place where the bush will be transplanted.

 

— a special mixture with fertilizers should be added to the hole so that the bush is not disturbed in the next few years.

 

First, you need to prepare the soil mixture, which will then be added to the selected holes. All ingredients are mixed in absolutely equal proportions. It is also recommended to add inorganic minerals: potassium sulfate, superphosphate, urea, and humus. The nutrient mixture consists of peat, humus, leaf mold, and sand. Before replanting in the fall, remember to give the plant time to rest and prepare for autumn, so it's best to relocate at the end of September. Any replanting creates stress for plants, and to survive this period, the gardener must do everything possible. However, it's important to remember that a carefully planned process will minimize damage to the plant. The remaining time will be ample for the shrub to establish itself.

If you want to increase the number of hydrangea bushes in your garden, you don't need any special tricks. When taking cuttings, use woody branches, trim them, and save them for the right time to plant them in moist soil. After a certain amount of time, the plant will develop roots, which is the signal to replant the hydrangea.

 

If you're lucky, something magical might happen in your garden: pink flowers turning blue. This metamorphosis indicates the presence of aluminum or iron in the soil.

Finally, I'd like to say a few words about how to correctly and skillfully combine hydrangea flowers:

 

- hydrangea goes well with lilac if you plant the bush in the foreground;

— Most gardeners mix hydrangea and peonies, which allows the branches of the bush to support the heavy peony buds.

 

Treat your plants with love, and they'll surely reciprocate, rewarding you with flowers of extraordinary beauty. And subsequent repotting will seem like a piece of cake.

 

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