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What do I have to consider when pruning the hydrangeas?

For most hydrangea varieties, including the popular one peasant hydrangea, it is recommended to use them in spring cut back. The reason for this is budsthat form in the previous year and should not be removed when pruning. In February or March you can clearly see the new buds and limit yourself when cutting back to the part above the new buds or to dead shoots.

When can hydrangeas go back outside from their winter quarters?

Although hydrangeas in general hardy it may make sense to keep them in a cold but sheltered place hibernate. This is how you can protect the ornamental shrub from new ones

shoots freeze.
Acclimate your hydrangea from April gradually to their place outdoors by only putting them outside on warm days and bringing them back to their winter quarters in the evening. Avoid direct Sun. As soon as the temperatures no longer drop below 12 degrees Celsius at night, the hydrangeas can stay outside completely.

When can I remove the winter protection from my hydrangeas?

If you plant your hydrangeas in beds or pots fleece, mulch(€27.00 at Amazon*) or other heat-insulating materials during the winter protected, you should have them in May after the last night frost remove promptly. Don't wait too long to do this, otherwise it can get too warm under the cover and you risk fungus.

When to fertilize hydrangeas in spring?

Depending on the weather and region, begins in March or April the growth phase of hydrangeas. Now is the right time to start using fertilizer to support vigorous growth. Use special hydrangea fertilizer from specialist shops or home remedies such as coffee grounds or urine.