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SPECIES:
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Hydrangea "Macrophylla"
Hydrangea "Quercifolia"
Hydrangea "Arborescens"
Hydrangea "Paniculata"
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PRUNINIG: |
Hydrangea Macrophylla: Late winter, early spring.
Immediately after bloom remove spent flower with about
15" stem.
Hydrangea Arborescens: Mid March cut plant in half,
It blooms on new growth.
Hydrangea Paniculata: Mid March, get much larger
Blooms when cut back half or more. Blooms are much
Smaller if left unpruned.
Hydrangea Quercifolia: Only when needed. Prune after
Bloom if necessary.
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COLOR: | The color of Hydrangea Macrophylla are affected by the soil
P.H. level being low. P.H. is acid and blooms mainly blue. Add
Agriculture lime will raise P.H. for pink flowers. Add
Aluminum, iron or sulfur to make acid or incorporate peat moss in
soil.
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DRYING: |
Hydrangea Macrophylla: Cut 15" stems in early July. The best time to
Cut for drying is when blooms naturally dry on plant. Put stem in water
a few days in cool place.
Hydrangea Quercifolia: Cut 15" stem in early July. When blooms start
To dry naturally is best time to cut for drying. Remove leaves and put stems in water a
few days in cool place.
Hydrangea Arborescens: Cut 15" stems in early July. When blooms start to dry
Naturally would be the best time to cut for drying. Strip leaves and put in water for a
few days in cool place.
Hydrangea Paniculata: Blooms last half of the summer. Dries naturally on plant about
Mid October. |
