How Do You Care For Hydrangea Bushes?
Hydrangeas are old fashioned beautiful garden showpiece flowers that come in over a 100 varieties. In the spring the bush produces an abundance of large globe flowers that last into summer. Blossom color will range from blue to pink depending upon the type of soil the bush grows within. Soil that contains a heavy amount of aluminum sulfate makes the soil acidic and will render blue blossoms. Soil lacking aluminum renders the soil alkaline which makes the flowers pink. Expert cultivators of the flower can manipulate the soil to render whatever color blossoms they desire. The white hydrangea stays white no matter what soil the bush resides within. Blossoms make wonderful cut flowers or easily dried for arrangements. Plant hydrangeas in partial shade. Choose a location that offers morning sun and afternoon shade. Supplement the soil by adding two parts peat moss, one part cow manure and one part basic garden soil. Work the organic matter throughout the soil by hand. Keep the hydrangea moi
