Keep panicle hydrangea in the bucket

The right planter and substrate

Tub hydrangeas need a planterwhose diameter is at least two-thirds the diameter of the plant, and you shouldn't skimp on the soil either. Good substrates are characterized by the fact that they are evenly crumbly and store moisture. They contain a sufficiently high proportion of clay minerals and high-quality peat. Best suited Rhododendron soil.

Fertilize tub hydrangeas regularly

Ready-to-use substrates also contain storage fertilizers and thus all the nutrients necessary for plant growth. Re-fertilization is therefore only necessary six to eight weeks after planting. After that, it makes sense to use special liquid fertilizer for bog plants. Fertilize yours in the bucket cultivated panicle hydrangeas about every 8 to 14 days.

Pour panicle hydrangea correctly in the bucket

Since the root space of all plants that grow in boxes, pots and tubs is always limited, they absolutely have to be to be poured regularly. Otherwise the root ball will dry out quickly. Daily watering, in the summer heat also in the morning and in the evening, is an absolute must, so that your panicle hydrangeas present themselves in top form on the balcony and terrace.

Instructions for watering hydrangeas

Before casting, check the surface of the substrate. If it is already dry, it is high time to water it. Water generously, but slowly - this will prevent the earth from being washed out. Excess irrigation water runs out through the drainage holes on the floor. If you have coasters under the buckets, pour off the water in them. Panicle hydrangeas are very sensitive to waterlogging.

Cut panicle hydrangea

Panicle hydrangeas bloom on annual wood and can therefore be cut back vigorously in spring, before budding. This is actually very useful, because the cut stimulates the growth of new shoots and thus the formation of flowers. Even after flowering, the shoots can be cut back a little. Repotting takes place either in spring or after flowering in autumn.

Hibernate panicle hydrangea in a bucket

Container hydrangeas can be outdoors between March and November. Panicle hydrangeas can withstand a few freezing temperatures, but should not be exposed to the cold for long periods of time. The problem with container plants, even if they are actually hardy, is that the root ball freezes through much faster than in the bed. Therefore, the plants have to overwinter in a frost-free, but cool and bright place.

Tips & Tricks

The dwarf varieties "Bobo" and "Dharuma", which remain relatively low, are ideally suited for the bucket, but also larger varieties like "Phantom" or "Vanille Fraise".