How to grow hydrangeas in a pot. 

Hydrangeas are a beautiful addition to our garden beds. If you live in an apartment or do not have enough space for a garden you can grow them in containers. Hydrangeas come in shrub, tree and vine varieties. You can grow shrub variety of hydrangeas in a pot or container.Hydrangeas are toxic for both humans and animals so they should be kept away from pets and children. Hydrangeas produce flowers during the spring, summer and fall seasons.

Types of hydrangea

Some of the hydrangea varieties that can be grown in containers include panicle hydrangea, oak leaf hydrangea and Hydrangea macrophylla.

• Hydrangea macrophylla or the big leaf is a variety of hydrangea that produces large clusters of pink, purple and blue flowers. When soil pH is between 5.2 to 5.5 the plant produces blue flowers. When soil pH is between 6.0 to 6.2 the flowers produce pink flowers.
• Panicle hydrangea are the hardiest and most adaptable varieties of hydrangea. Their flower heads have a cone shape and they come in white colour. Over a period of time, they turn to a colour of pink.
• Oakleaf hydrangea The foliage of this variety resembles the oak leaf. White or green flowers in summer to pink or burgundy flowers in the fall season. This variety of hydrangea is more tolerant to extreme weather conditions and also pests.

Growing Conditions for hydrangea

Here is how to grow hydrangeas in a pot or container.

Hydrangea has deep roots and needs a big container to grow. The container must be at least 2 feet deep and wide for growing hydrangea. Hydrangea needs 4 to 6 hours of sunlight. It needs well-drained fertile soil to grow well. You can use multi-purpose compost to fill the container. Intense sunlight can harm the plant. Make sure to provide morning sunlight and afternoon shade for the plant. Water the plant to keep the soil moist but overwatering can cause root rot. Water the soil when the topsoil is dry. Use slow-release fertilizer. Compost is one of the best fertilizer for your hydrangeas. Here is how you can make compost in your home. Fertilize during the spring and fall season. Hydrangeas are sold as small plants in local nurseries. You can buy the plant and transplant it into a bigger container. You can prune your hydrangeas when it has grown too large for their space. The best time to prune hydrangeas is during the late winter or spring season. Deadheading flowers and removing dried stems encourages healthy growth and more blooms.