What are the maintenance methods for Endless Summer hydrangeas?
If you want to know the maintenance methods for Endless Summer hydrangeas and the precautions for cultivating them, the following is a brief introduction by the editor.
Hydrangeas come in many varieties, which is partly why they are so loved by gardening enthusiasts. Although hydrangeas have only been introduced to China for less than ten years, due to their popularity, many new varieties have been cultivated.
Among these hydrangeas, Endless Summer is one that is planted frequently and has unique cultivation requirements. Endless Summer has a longer blooming period than many other hydrangeas and is famous for its large number of flowers, blooming even before summer has fully arrived.
If you want your Endless Summer to bloom profusely next month, follow these five steps for maintenance!
One, choose the right potting soil.
Since Endless Summer has fleshy roots, it is important to avoid waterlogging when watering. Therefore, we need to provide more growing space for the roots, making a large pot the best choice for cultivating Endless Summer.
Also, the soil for Endless Summer must be loose and fertile. Generally, after repotting, a layer of slow-release fertilizer should be spread on top of the soil. This allows the roots of Endless Summer to grow more robustly, speeding up the growth rate and possibly seeing blooms even in spring.
Two, ensure soft lighting and provide shading.
Endless Summer can take up a lot of space when grown indoors, so many gardeners with yards grow them outside to allow for more abundant blooming, especially when planted in the ground.
However, Endless Summer is not very suitable for direct sunlight. Upon close observation, you will notice that its leaves are broad but also thin and easily damaged by strong sunlight. Therefore, it is best to have soft lighting and take advantage of the gentle spring sunlight to get plenty of sun, as shading will be necessary in summer.
Three, keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Although Endless Summer is afraid of waterlogging, it doesn't mean it doesn't need watering, as it grows very quickly and insufficient water can affect its growth.
Water Endless Summer without causing waterlogging, choosing to water in the morning or evening during summer, and at other times, water thoroughly when the potting soil feels dry.
Four, ensure sufficient fertilization.
During the growing season, don't forget to fertilize Endless Summer, as this directly affects the number of flowers. Starting now, you can apply a compound fertilizer every two weeks, and switch to diammonium phosphate a month before the blooming period, about every 10 days. This will result in a very high number of flowers.
Five, prune promptly after flowering.
Endless Summer flowers only once a year, but many experienced gardeners can make it bloom twice by controlling it manually, which mainly refers to post-blooming pruning.
When the flowers start to wilt, it's not far from decline. At this point, you can cut off the flowers, pruning the spent flowers from above the branches, ensuring a stable number of flowers for the next bloom.
By following these five steps, making Endless Summer bloom profusely will become much easier. When the blooming period arrives, enjoy the countless large flower balls. Do you enjoy cultivating Endless Summer?
This article shares the maintenance methods for Endless Summer hydrangeas and specific details about the precautions for cultivating them. I hope you will like it!