How to dwarf hydrangea

The principle of dwarfing hydrangea

The dwarfing of hydrangea is carried out in late autumn, mainly by cuttings and good management.

This is mainly because, when the hydrangea cuttings take root and survive in autumn, it is already the cold winter. At this time, the temperature is low, the growth of the hydrangea will be inhibited, and new buds will be difficult to germinate. In spring, when the temperature rises, the plant wants to maintain its own physiological balance. If it only relies on a small amount of roots to absorb nutrients, it will certainly not be able to meet the growth of the hydrangea plant. Therefore, with fewer roots and less nutrients absorbed, the plant will naturally grow more slowly and will not be very tall.

After a period of growth, the plant has not grown very tall, but it has reached its flowering period. All the nutrients of the plant are used for flowering, and the plant will not grow very tall. If you can combine foliar spraying of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers at this time, the plants will have thick branches and stems, dense plant types, and large and colorful flowers.

How to dwarf hydrangea

To dwarf hydrangea, specifically, it is to carry out cuttings in late autumn, choose a sunny place for cuttings, and disinfect the soil before cuttings. When taking cuttings, choose branches of hydrangea that have already bloomed, cut off branches that are relatively strong and have shorter internodes, and require the buds to be full. Prune the branches, cut the upper end flat and the lower end diagonally. It is best to keep 2 leaves.

After the cuttings are transplanted, new roots will generally grow in November. At this time, winter has already begun and the plant grows slowly. Insulation measures need to be taken. The plant should be potted in March of the following year.

After potting, place the pot in a semi-shaded place to allow the seedlings to grow slowly, and do a good job of water, fertilizer management and ventilation. Note that new buds need to be removed in time, leaving only the main trunk.