Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangeas Need Acidic Soil and You Can Create It Yourself

Hydrangeas thrive when the soil is properly acidic, with balanced nutrition and—on blue varieties—aluminium availability. Household “acidifiers” can help, but they work best as a supplement to a reliable fertiliser for acid-loving plants.

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Summer Fertilising for Hydrangeas to Keep Them Flowering into Early Autumn

Hydrangeas spend a lot of energy in July and August, so a well-timed feed can keep blooms coming and leaves looking fresh. Focus on potassium and phosphorus, water properly, and avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers mid-summer.

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Hydrangea care is easy when you follow the right step-by-step method

Hydrangeas are adaptable shrubs that reward you with lush flowers from summer into autumn. Get the basics right—site, watering and the correct pruning timing—and they’ll thrive for years.

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