The Shrub derivative, Hydrangea is a simple plant to repot. Follow the steps below on repotting your Shrub. The steps are very similar to any other plant in the Hydrangeaceae family.
What is the best way to repot your Hydrangea?
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Hydrangea.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Hydrangea
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Hydrangea loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Hydrangea needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Summer, fall and soil ph which is Acidic to neutral to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Hydrangea out of the original pot
Hydrangea can be removed simply by loosening up with a few bangs on the side of the pot and the be turned upside down very carefully so as to not harm your Hydrangea as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Hydrangea to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Hydrangea would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Moist but well-drained soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Hydrangea with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Hollyhock so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
How to care for Hydrangea
After the repotting process for Hydrangea is over, it is important that you are clued up on how to take care of it into the future.
What other names does Hydrangea have?
Ever wondered about the scientific and botanical identities of Hydrangea? You may have come across Hydrangea ‘Shooting Star’ Hydrangea macrophylla ‘hanabi’ or Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Hanabi’ in the past, You can research these names using trusted sources like wikipedia’s page on botanical names where you can find out a lot more information. These names provide a more in-depth understanding of your plant’s classification. You may even find ideas for choosing similar plants for your next repotting task like Hollyberry. This plant shares similar characteristics so you may wish to repot them together.
On the other hand, if you’re in the mood for a change, why not explore the information we have on repotting a completely different plant like Goldfish Plant?
General care for repotting Hydrangea
Your plant is from the Hydrangeaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Shrub so can be repotted in a similar way. Once grown, you should note that when handling Hydrangea, it is mildly toxic to humans and animals when interacted with.
When can you expect your repotted Hydrangea to bloom?
Witnessing Hydrangea flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate White blooms in the Summer, fall time and relish the sight of your Hydrangea maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 3–6 ft. tall, 3–6 ft. wide. Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like Hummingbird Bush.
Should you grow your repotted Hydrangea in your house or outside?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Hydrangea inside or out as temperatures change and you may be able to get away with both at different times of the year. Nonetheless, with some key pieces of information, you should be able to make an informed decision by looking at the hardiness zone that is recommended for the plant which is 5–9 (USDA). In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is Cultivar, not native range; parent species native to Asia.
Once the repotting process is done for your Hydrangea, what should you do?
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Hydrangea grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of 5–9 (USDA) and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (Cultivar, not native range; parent species native to Asia).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 3–6 ft. tall, 3–6 ft. wide. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Hydrangea reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Full, partial exposure.