I like the article This plant in the summer assumes a white colouring; it is medium in size and can reach 2 m high. It doesn't keep its leaves in the winter. The development is erect, they tend to grow both in height and in width, giving origin to a rounded shrub. These plants are shrubs. Fertilization Oakleaf hydrangea
To obtain a florid development it is important to remember to fertilize our shrubs periodically; in the spring let’s use a fertilizer rich in nitrogen and potassium, which will favour the development of new vegetation and of flowerings. We can intervene at the end of the winter, mixing a good dose of slow release organic fertilizer to the soil surrounding our plant. During the spring it is also possible to act periodically, with liquid or powder fertilizers, to add to the water when irrigating, every 20-25 days. Exposure Oakleaf hydrangea
These plants don't fear the cold weather and therefore can be grown in the garden during any time of year. Plant which favours shady spots, avoid exposing it to direct sunrays, especially during the warmest hours of the day.When the minimum temperatures are very low we can protec the more sensible brushes by covering their roots with dry leaves or straw. Watering Oakleaf hydrangea
Water regularly, every The , wetting the ground deeply with 1-2 buckets of water , always waiting for the soil to be dry before watering; avoid leaving stagnant water. If we decide to grow a specimen of the Oakleaf hydrangea in a container, we should remember that it will have slightly different needs compared to a specimen grown in the ground: we should pay more attention to its water and nutritional needs and check more often for possible development of parassites. Treatments Oakleaf hydrangea
As the day-time temperatures rise at the beginning of the spring, it is agreeable to practice a preventive treatment, with a wide-range insecticide, which should be applied when there aren’t flowerings in the garden. Before the buds become too large, it is advisable to also treat them with a wide-range fungicide, to prevent the development of fungal diseases which spread easily when there is an elevated environmental moisture. Soil Oakleaf hydrangea
The Oakleaf hydrangea prefers quite drained soils, with a low PH.
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Notes Oakleaf hydrangea
We suggest cultivating the the Oakleaf hydrangea in a specific soil for acidophilic plants. The indications given in this article are related to a medium size plant.
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