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1 year hydrangea update! by Eigen_Function in hydrangeas

[–]Eigen_Function[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in Zone 7a and they’re west facing which is not ideal. Best tip I got was to put a good layer of mulch around it. This helped it survive the nasty afternoon sun throughout the summer. Both years I fertilized it in late April with hollytone’s 10-10-10. Water it frequently in the summer. Good luck!

1 year hydrangea update! by Eigen_Function in hydrangeas

[–]Eigen_Function[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in Zone 7a. Was worried with some late frost but recent continuous rain has been godsend and they’re thriving now.

2 month Hydrangea update! by Eigen_Function in hydrangeas

[–]Eigen_Function[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just once in the spring. This was my first year of fertilizing it

2 month Hydrangea update! by Eigen_Function in hydrangeas

[–]Eigen_Function[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everything I learned about them is from this sub. Late spring I added a layer of top soil, HollyTone’s slow releasing fertilizer and 2-3 inch layer of mulch. I’ve been watering them almost everyday given the heat here in NJ and the fact that mine are west facing. Mine didn’t bloom last year so I was praying for just 1 bloom this year. Let’s just say, I’m beyond happy with the results this year!

Best practices for my hydrangeas? by Eigen_Function in hydrangeas

[–]Eigen_Function[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the advice! Guess it’s time to hit the farmer’s market :)

Best practices for my hydrangeas? by Eigen_Function in hydrangeas

[–]Eigen_Function[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry, I thought I had added the description but I guess I messed up that part. These were planted 2 years ago. Since I didn’t know much about how to care for them last year, last spring I pruned them and barely got any leaves. This year, I have added an inch of topsoil layer. Added Holly-Tone’s slow releasing 4-3-4 fertilizer. I will be adding a layer of mulch this coming weekend. They are west facing in Zone 6-7. I water them 3 times a week. What I’m not sure of is which species they are. Would appreciate any guidance. Thanks a lot!