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- Do hydrangeas thrive in a sunny spot?
- Which hydrangeas tolerate sun?
- Care tips for full sun
- Tips & Tricks
Some hydrangea species can easily tolerate full sun
Do hydrangeas thrive in a sunny spot?
The hydrangea is one of the most beautiful and at the same time easy to care for flowering shrubs and is therefore one of the most popular garden plants. Most of the care instructions say that the hydrangea prefers a shady or partially shaded spot. But also in a sunny location, the hydrangea can develop magnificently.
Which hydrangeas tolerate sun?
As a rule of thumb, the darker the flower color of the hydrangea, the better the plant can cope with full sun.
Can tolerate full sun:
If you have the opportunity to shade the hydrangea during the hot midday hours, you can also do one
plants. The location should be protected from the wind so that the beautiful flower balls do not suffer.
Peasant and forest hydrangeas get along badly with a sunny spot. Especially for the white and light species such a place is not recommended. The attractive flowers would burn in the blazing sun and become unsightly brown.
Care tips for full sun
If the hydrangea is in full sun you should protect the soil from excessive evaporation. Mulch the soil around the hydrangea with a seven to ten centimeters thick grass clippings or bark mulch.
If the plant leaves the umbels and leaves on hot days, this is a self-protection against excessive water loss. Before the plants wither, it is advisable to shade the hydrangea or cover it with a white bed sheet. Under the sheet, it remains pleasantly cool, since the coloring derives the sun's rays.
Tips & Tricks
The thirsty hydrangea needs a lot of water when the sun is shining. Therefore, water the plant twice a day on hot days. Large hydrangea shrubs can easily consume up to 50 liters of water per day when hot.