'Indoor' hydrangeas, sometimes referred to as 'florist' or 'gift' hydrangeas, are bred to grow and bloom indoors and are less hardy than , says of Plant Addicts. They are available in many box stores and grocery stores in the spring, she continues, and often come with generic labels excluding the cultivar name and detailed planting instructions. 'These plants can be grown successfully indoors for the summer, but are challenging to maintain longer than that,' Jessica says.
However, they are a lovely way to brighten your interior for a few months, especially if you stick to the following advice when caring for them. While hydrangeas aren't the most traditional , their big, blousy blooms make them a pretty addition to any space. Once you've bought your hydrangea home, Jessica says the first step is to remove any foil or plastic wrapping from the plant and check to see if the pot has drainage holes.
'If it does not, repot the plant in a container with bottom drainage, using high-quality potting soil or compost. The pot should be a few inches wider than the rootball.' When it comes to , of ScottsMiracle-Gro recommends hydrating your hydrangea thoroughly whenever the top one to two inches of soil are dry.
The flowers will begin to droop when your plant needs a drink, she notes. Once flowers appear, Jessica recommends every week or two with a dilute liquid feed as part of a watering session. 'Once the blooms fade, decrease feedings to once a month until fall.
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