What kind of soil to plant hydrangeas?

decent to good soil with a lot of sun. Hydrangeas need lots of water.

What kind of soil to plant hydrangeas?
hydrangeas are great, but remember they bloom on second years growth. So, any 'cane' or stem that blooms this year will die back. Any cane that does not bloom this year DO NOT PRUNE. It will bloom on that cane next year. Use Aluminum Sulfate (at any garden center) and follow instructions to acheive blue blooms, do not use if you want pink blooms. Fertilize well and if it is a big plant, make sure it gets lots of circulation around the base. Clean out any dead canes in early spring. good luck
Reply:I believe hydrangeas require an acid soil. Any garden center should be able to advise you on this as well as advise on the fertilizer that acidifies the soil correctly.





Good luck and have fun! Hydrangeas are everlasting; they dry beautifully and make great arrangements and wreathes.
Reply:Hydrangeas love acidic soil. I have a few bushes and I do give them a special hydrangea food. My soil around the house is more on the sweet side. Miracle Grow for acid loving plants(Rhodies, Azaleas, hydrangeas, etc.) works good. If you have a lot of acidity in the soil, the blossom will be blue, but if it's more alkaline, it'll have pink flowers. The white flower stays white.

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