Do I have to repot my hydrangeas when I get them in a plastic nursery pot?

I received this as a gift, and not sure how I need to care for it. They have beautiful violet blooms, and I would like to keep them in good condition.





P.S. I live am in the southern California climate.

Do I have to repot my hydrangeas when I get them in a plastic nursery pot?
I wouldn't right away I would wait till it stops blooming. but after it stops blooming I would. right now if you repot the hydrangea it might shock it and it will die.
Reply:It's always better for the plant to repot it as the stuff it comes in really isn't soil with needed nutrients.
Reply:Absolutely. If you leave them in the plastic pot they will get root bound. Dig a hole larger than the plant (needs sun) Use some good potting soil. Mine come back up every year.
Reply:You would do well to bump them up to double or triple the current pot size. It will be a lot easier to keep the blooms from witling so often as it will allow a larger root space and more water to support them.
Reply:You can keep them in the plastic nursery pot.





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