What to do when hydrangea flowers fade
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What to do when hydrangea flowers fade
When hydrangea flowers fade, it is necessary to cut off all the faded flowers above the first bud point of the faded flower ball, and use a sterilized, sharp pair of scissors to cut off the hydrangea's runners, weak branches, and yellowed branches to prevent the loss of extra nutrients. After pruning the longevity flowers, it is necessary to apply a fertilizer mainly composed of nitrogen and supplemented with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.
When the hydrangea flowers fade, they can be pruned. The faded flowers will consume some nutrients. Prune the faded flowers above the first bud point of the faded flower ball and then trim the weak and slender buds to concentrate nutrients and promote the growth of robust and lush green leaves.
In addition to pruning the faded flowers, it is also necessary to cut off the runner growth, weak branches, diseased branches, and yellowed leaves one by one. This can effectively prevent excessive consumption of nutrients and concentrate nutrition to promote the growth of branches and leaves, maintaining the whole plant's transparency and ventilation.
After pruning, proper maintenance management is required. As flowering consumes a lot of nutrients, some fertilizer should be applied appropriately. The fertilizer should be mainly nitrogen-based, supplemented with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, and a 0.2% phosphorus potassium fertilizer solution should be sprayed on the leaf surface. Note that concentrated or raw fertilizers should not be applied.
Hydrangeas prefer to grow in warm environments, so it is necessary to maintain the most suitable growth temperature of 18-28 degrees and take measures to prevent high and low temperatures. They can receive 6-8 hours of sunlight every day. In summer, due to strong sunlight, it is necessary to take shading measures to prevent sunburn.
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