What is hydrangea? What is the growing environment of hydrangea?

Hydrangea has a plump, large and beautiful flower shape. Its color can be red or blue, which is pleasing to the eye and refreshing. It is a common potted ornamental flower. my country has cultivated hydrangea for a long time. Hydrangea was planted in the Jiangnan gardens built in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Today I will share with you what the growth environment of hydrangea is like. Let us know more about it!

Contents of this article

1. What is hydrangea?

2. What is the growing environment of hydrangea?

3. What does hydrangea smell like?

What is Hydrangea?

Hydrangea is also called Eight-Hydrangea, Purple Hydrangea, Seven Changes, Western Hydrangea, Pink Flower, and is native to Sichuan, China, Japan, and the Korean Peninsula. Due to its colorful characteristics, it usually attracts many people to watch. Hydrangea is a deciduous shrub, and its flowers are almost all asexual. The so-called "flowers" are just sepals.

What is the growing environment of hydrangea?

Hydrangea likes warm, humid and semi-shady environment. The optimum temperature for hydrangea growth is 18-28℃, and the temperature in winter should not be lower than 5℃. Flower bud differentiation requires 6-8 weeks at 5-7℃, and 20℃ temperature can promote flowering. After the flowers appear, maintaining 16℃ can extend the flowering period. However, high temperature makes the flowers fade quickly. The soil in the hydrangea pot should be kept moist, but watering should not be too much. Especially in the rainy season, attention should be paid to drainage to prevent waterlogging and root rot. It is better to keep indoor potted hydrangeas slightly dry in winter. If it is too humid, the leaves will rot easily.

What do hydrangeas smell like?

Hydrangea has no fragrance, but its flowers are very beautiful. As long as it is well trimmed, it is very ornamental and can bloom all year round. Hydrangea has a full, large and beautiful flower shape. Its flower color can be red or blue, which is pleasing to the eye and refreshing. It is a common potted ornamental flower. China cultivated hydrangeas at an early time. Hydrangeas were planted in the Jiangnan gardens built in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Parks built in the early 20th century also rely on hydrangeas. Modern parks and scenic spots are planted in large areas to form landscapes.