There's something so mesmerising about hydrangeas. Their captivating flowers have a timeless appeal, gracing Auckland's gardens with their presence for many decades. From delicate pastels to vibrant blue and purples, there's a hydrangea to suit any garden. Hydrangeas are remarkably versatile, looking beautiful in both classic and contemporary garden styles.

Whether they're mass-planted or planted as a feature, they bring a wow factor to your garden when they burst into bloom. Hydrangeas prefer being planted in the ground, however some varieties will also thrive in pots- and even indoors! The allure of hydrangeas extends beyond the garden, finding a place in a cut flower bouquets and dried arrangement.

Position

When you're introducing hydrangeas to your garden, it's important to consider that they lose their leaves and flowers during the winter months. With this in mind, choose a spot that can tolerate a bit of bareness when the colder season rolls in.

Care

If you have established hydrangeas in your garden, the good news is that you don’t need to do too much to keep them looking stunning year after year. To keep your established hydrangeas thriving during the summer, all you need is a consistent watering routine.

Deeply water your hydrangeas two to three times per week, but make sure to avoid wetting the foliage to prevent fungal diseases. Feed your hydrangeas Kings Fast Food Liquid Fertiliser or Kings Rose Food between early spring and early autumn to give them everything they need for lush growth and vibrant blooms

If you're fortunate enough to have those classic blue or pink flowering hydrangeas in your garden, you can enhance their colour by adjusting the soil's acidity. To deepen blue hues, use aluminium sulphate, and to intensify pinks, opt for dolomite lime. Apply once in autumn, and again during thegrowing season in spring.

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