How to tend a Hydrangea chinensis

Also known as: Hydrangea grossiserrata Engl., Hydrangea subferruginea W.W.Sm., Hydrangea angustifolia Hayata, Hydrangea angustisepala Hayata, Hydrangea scandens subsp. chinensis (Maxim.) E.M.McClint., Hortensia chinensis (Maxim.) H.Ohba & S.Akiyama

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, half dormant in summer, reduce water and fertilization, may spray water in the air to cool

Sunlight

Likes half shade environments, put in places with bright scattered light

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring

Pruning

Remove old, diseased and dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Asia
Category
Saxifragaceae, Hydrangea
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 10 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period June-August, viewing period 3-4 weeks
Flower colors
white
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