Simple gardener's trick keeps hydrangeas blooming into autumn

Panicle hydrangea is one of the most popular garden plants. If you want it to dazzle with its flowers even in late autumn, try this method from an experienced gardener.

Panicle hydrangea is a species of plant from the hydrangea family. It naturally occurs in China, Japan, and the Asian part of Russia. It blooms from June to October. However, everything depends on how it is cared for. How do you take care of the hydrangea to enjoy it for as long as possible? Learn the method of an experienced gardener.

Hydrangeas adorn many gardens and urban spaces. During the blooming period, lush flower clusters appear on the shrub. Their colour varies depending on the species. The most popular varieties include "Grandiflora," "Limelight," and "Fire Light."

How to care for the hydrangea? Provide it with an appropriate location. The plant feels best in a moderately sunny, wind-protected spot. Don't forget about good soil. It should be humus-rich, fertile, clayey, and permeable, with a slightly acidic pH. Water it at least twice a week, being careful not to overwater it. During heatwaves, increase the watering frequency.

The hydrangea should be pruned in spring just before the blooming period. This procedure will strengthen the stems and stimulate vigorous growth. Start by removing the wilted flower clusters, then shorten the stems by about 10 centimetres.

If you want the hydrangea to bend under the flowers even in late autumn, prepare this simple, homemade nutrient. It abounds in ingredients such as potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen. You will need 100 grams of baker's yeast, 1 full cup of sugar, and 10 litres of lukewarm water. Start by crushing the yeast with the sugar. Set them aside for two hours. After this time, add them to the 10 litres of water and mix thoroughly. Place the prepared mixture in a dark and cool place for a week. After a week, the fertiliser is ready to use.

Before use, the fertiliser should be diluted with water in a 1:10 ratio. Apply it from June until the second half of September. Repeat the procedure once every two weeks, and the hydrangea will dazzle even in October.