If grass won't grow in the area, hydrangeas probably won't either. The Oakleaf hydrangea is more temperamental about "wet feet" than the other types. Make sure that the Oakleaf will get perfect drainage in the area in which it is planted or the roots may rot. This is especially true when it is first planted. After the Oakleaf becomes established, it is very easy to grow. Hydrangeas purchased from a garden center have been growing outdoors in a pot.
They can be planted at any time of the year. However, to get good results, keep these considerations in mind:. Whenever possible, plant in early summer or fall. Don't plant in early spring when frosts are still possible. I've lost two leafed-out plants that were killed when a late frost hit them. Too often we rush to get our shrubs planted before we leave on vacation. Be on hand to give it some TLC and to keep it well watered.
Most people know that "transplanting" means digging a plant up from one location and planting it in another. When I lived in SC we transplanted hydrangeas in late November to late December, but if your ground isn't frozen, January and February are fine, too.
When digging a hydrangea to transplant, dig up as much of the rootball as possible. Since the roots are fibrous and form a ball filled with soil, the plant may be VERY heavy, so you might want to get some help with this. Replant the hydrangea in an area that is shaded during the afternoon. This will not only help the plant to survive, but it is the preferred location for hydrangeas, especially in the South. If you transplant while your hydrangeas are dormant the best time , water them deeply one time.
They may need no more water until spring when warmer weather arrives. Hydrangeas must be kept watered very well the first and second summer after they are transplanted. The best way to water is deeply. Use a hose to water rather than a sprinkler system. Place your hydrangea near a bright window in a cold room. However, potted hydrangeas sold as houseplants will have been produced in greenhouses and fed to encourage them to flower early, so they will need time to adjust to life outdoors before being planted out.
Harden them off for one to two weeks before planting by placing them outside in their pots during the day and bringing them back inside at night.
Hydrangeas grown for outdoor planting can be planted out straight away. The best time to plant mophead hydrangeas outdoors is in mid- to late spring when the soil has had a chance to warm up.
Hydrangeas like moist, well-drained soil and do best with shelter from the hot afternoon sun. This makes them ideal choices for shady gardens, and their dramatic round flowerheads look stunning in mid and late summer. Water hydrangeas regularly, especially in dry periods, and mulch with compost or other organic material in spring or autumn.
It has done so well that I would like to know if I can plant it outside or should I grow it inside as a house plant? Whether it was a gift or whether it was bought by you, hydrangeas that are purchased with foil around the pot are often different from those purchased at a nursery.
The foil wrapped hydrangea has usually been grown for a one-time, spectacular show. The plant has been fed specifically to produce many large blooms quickly, quite often at the expense of the future health of the plant.
In addition, the hydrangeas chosen for this purpose are grown entirely in a greenhouse and may not be winter hardy in the areas in which they are purchased. You may ask, "If the area I live in is not warm enough to grow hydrangeas outdoors, can I grow them indoors like a houseplant? Growing hydrangeas indoors in a home setting is not very satisfactory for a number of reasons. Hydrangeas do best when they can have a period of domancy, brought on by freezing weather.
Except in a greenhouse, hydrangeas, indoors, draw insects, lose their leaves and seldom set bloom. They tend to dry out quickly and wilt, causing them to lose their vigor. Even though it is not an ideal solution, if one lives in an apartment or in an area where hydrangeas cannot survive, it's possible to grow them indoors under certain conditions:.
In the winter, it's best to keep it on the dry side, although it should never dry out so much that it wilts. It is always best to plant the potted hydrangea outdoors whenever possible. It should only be planted outdoors in early to mid summer as it needs time to acclimate to outdoor conditions before winter arrives. In summary, foil wrapped hydrangeas are best used as a temporary plant in ones home unless it can be planted in the garden.
I have planted many foil wrapped hydrangeas outdoors, either in a pot or in the ground. The number of blooms I've had on all of these plants put together can be counted on two hands.
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