The hydrangea, this beautiful plant, needs to be placed in strategic points so that it blooms in the best way. Let’s see which ones they are.

The hydrangea  is a beautiful plant with colourful and lively petals, and it is no coincidence that it is among the  most loved and chosen plants  for decorative purposes. However,  if we do not take proper care of it  , it could easily  wither  or  die.  If you want it to last as long as possible, you must follow a  few simple rules  that will ensure its durability over time and the liveliness of its colours.

Characteristics of hydrangea.

Hydrangea is a highly prized flowering plant from the  Hydrangeaceae family.  ‘Hydrangea’ is the common name for the plant: the scientific name is  Hortensia  , a name given to it by Philip Commerson, a naturalist who discovered it in  1771 in Madagascar  .

The uniqueness  of this flowering plant lies in its flowers: they are gathered in  spherical groups called corymbs  . The most widespread species of hydrangea is the one with white holes, but there are less widespread species that have red, violet, pink, blue and purple flowers.  The variation in these colours  has a very specific cause:  the acidity of the soil in which they grow  . If the soil has a  pH <6 (acidic)  the flowers will be bluer. If the  pH> 6 (basic)  the flowers will be pink. The variation is due to the fact that the  pigment of the petals is sensitive to aluminium ions.

Let’s see how to take care of it.

The fundamental steps for caring for hydrangeas

If you have decided to grow the hydrangea flower plant at home, you should know that there are a few  small rules  to follow in order to care for it. It is a flower that needs  special care  to maintain its vigor and bright colors over time.

You can grow hydrangeas in the garden, but you can also decide to plant them in a suitable pot and keep them indoors. They will certainly add an extra touch to your rooms from an aesthetic point of view.  But where to place them?  Let’s see together what are the  optimal environmental conditions  for their growth and maintenance.

First of all, we need to pay attention to the  temperature of the room  we choose for our hydrangea: the ideal temperature is around  18 degrees  . So, from this data we can already imagine that it is a plant that needs fresh air:  exposing it to direct sunlight could be fatal.  The perfect place for the hydrangea is a  partially shaded area  , it should not be exposed to heat sources or direct light.  Indirect light is ideal.  The only time of day when the sun can kiss our plant is early in the morning: the sun at that time is very delicate and would not cause any damage to the hydrangea petals.

Irrigation and pruning

Two other essential aspects are watering and pruning the hydrangea. Hydrangeas are plants that require  a lot of water:  the soil must always be moist. Care must be taken  not to overdo it and create stagnation.  In addition, it is necessary to add a lot of water during the budding period and add a little less after flowering.

At the end of the season,  hydrangeas should be pruned  by cutting the branch above the buds and placing them in the dark. This way, they will gather the energy they need to bloom again, more beautiful than ever, next season.