Fertilizers for hydrangeas

What is the best remedy

Among the most suitable fertilizers for hydrangeas, there are funds from the Pokon company (Pocon). It is no secret that these flowers are capricious, and if the gardener wants to achieve abundant flowering, he should properly feed the plants. Pocon will help you achieve an excellent result with a minimal investment of time.

Feeding needs to be done only once in one season. In summer, beautiful flowers will delight your eyes. The fertilizer contains all the essential nutrients the plant needs. Under the influence of weather conditions (rain, sun), they will gradually be released, providing a constant balance of beneficial trace elements. Fertilizer is a granules with a shell, its properties do not change during long-term storage. Suitable for use for 2-3 consecutive seasons. Use the product directly during planting, as well as throughout the spring. Dosage: 20 g per plant or one and a half scoops per 1 sq. m.

Agrecol (Agrecol). Such a nutrient is suitable for the panicle hydrangea species. It actively contributes to the viability of the plant, stimulates its development right up to the very period of flowering. It contains nitrogen, potassium oxide, aluminum, which are completely soluble in water.

The use of such a fertilizer will make the flowers brighter, detect a special pigmenting substance. You need to feed the plants once every two weeks from March to the very fall.

To prepare the composition, dissolve one scoop of fertilizer in two liters of water, mix until completely dissolved. Flowers should be watered with this solution. Agrecol is allowed to be used with drip irrigation. Paniculate hydrangea, which is white, will not change after watering. The blue pigment acts only on pink, red, blue flowers. A package of such a concentrate is enough for 200 liters of water.

Biopon (Biopon). Hydrangea paniculata, sprouting in the garden, is in great need of micronutrients. Vitamin-rich soil plays a very important role for this plant. Biopon is a fertilizer that consists of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium. Phosphorus helps to form large buds, prolongs their active flowering. Potassium protects plants from diseases, increases their cold resistance.

A balanced level of trace elements supports proper growth and a beautiful appearance of hydrangeas.

Application: take the recommended amount of fertilizer, scatter it evenly around the flower.

Tip: if you mix this fertilizer with the top layer of the earth, it will work much more efficiently. In order to activate nutrients, hydrangeas must be watered abundantly. You need to do feeding 1-2 times a month from April to June. One package is enough for 60-65 sq. m.

Here are the most common types of garden hydrangea fertilizers. You should choose, taking into account the nutritional value of the soil, weather conditions, the place of planting flowers. A sales assistant at a gardening store will help you to advise on the optimal fertilization.

How to prepare top dressing with your own hands

Many experienced summer residents and gardeners resort to using self-prepared fertilizer.

When growing hydrangeas, their secrets are used. The first step is to acidify the soil before planting, because the flower feels best in such a soil. Suitable for this:

1. Red peat. It has the right acidity. It must be mixed well with the earth in the place where hydrangeas will grow.
2. Humus from leaves.This substance also acidifies the soil, improves its looseness, enriches it with minerals. Plus, the leaves are a good mulch.
3. Ordinary sulfur will do. One teaspoon is enough. It is necessary to sprinkle it on the dug soil from above.
4. Pine or spruce needles will also be an excellent fertilizer. Advice: for these purposes it is better to use fallen needles. It will decompose faster in the ground, giving up its beneficial properties.

For hydrangea sprouting in the garden, experts recommend carrying out the first feeding in the spring, in the very initial phase of growth. You cannot feed the plants with humus all the time. Undoubtedly, this substance is very useful, but you need to observe the measure in everything. The fact is that under the influence of humus, the flowers become large and heavy. Sometimes they break under their own weight.

Hydrangeas accept mineral-based fertilizers well. To prepare it, you need to take 20-30 grams of mineral fertilizer and dilute it in a bucket of water. Two buckets are for one bush. You can flavor the soil urea... For each square meter of land, 20 grams of this substance must be added.

Tip: Urea is best used in conjunction with potassium. Potassium will keep the stems healthy and strong. If the gardener noticed that panicle hydrangea grows sluggishly, it is recommended to use nitrate for fertilization, superphosphate... These substances are able to activate the growth of the flower.

Ash is categorically not suitable for hydrangea. Better to use minerals. Fertilize plants only after watering. You need to stop feeding after pruning and until the very appearance of new shoots.

Conclusion on the topic

Any plant needs proper care, because this is the guarantee of its health, ability to reproduce, flowering. Hydrangea paniculata is a bush of amazing beauty. It is known for its variety of shapes, colors, and the size of its leaves. In order for flowering to please, you need to know how to properly feed the plant. Fertilizer can be purchased ready-made in the store, as well as prepared by yourself.