How to Plant and Grow Hydrangeas in Containers?

[@eileenchang2173]

Thank you ! You are so concise and thorough and I love how you address the different gardening zones ! This information is perfect timing ! 🌸❤️🇨🇦

[@pwcolorchoice]

Thank YOU! It's always nice to know what resonates. Happy hydrangea container gardening!

[@baileyprice1895]

I found some hydrangeas marked way down that still looked completely healthy and beautiful. I couldn’t pass them up. This video is the most concise and informative I’ve watched for a newbie like me who wants to pot them (since I’m out of garden space but also want them to return for the following years and eventually plant them into our landscape. Thank you SO much!!! Your video is much appreciated.

[@pwcolorchoice]

Love your positive attitude and enthusiasm! 🥰 So glad you found this video helpful, thank you so much for watching! ☺☀

[@GardenDoodles]

This was very thorough. Thank you!

[@pwcolorchoice]

So glad you liked it! :)

[@hydrangeaparadise674]

I wish I have more space to grow every hydrangeas there is 🤭🌸🌺

[@pwcolorchoice]

We know just the feeling!

[@runshen7723]

I can watch this multiple times even if I don’t plant hydrangeas at all 😊

[@pwcolorchoice]

😊☀

[@ItsMyLifeDaralynn]

You were so concise ! I learned more from you in 12:27 than any other video I've watched. I appreciate you sharing . Hydrangeas is one of my favorite flowers , but I'm partial to the Big leaf blue blooms. I heard they could turn colors , but I want the flowers to remain blue. Fingers crossed !🤞 At my local nursery I was given soil to use monthly that's supposed to help with retaining the blue color. Some of the blooms look slightly purple . I want them to remain blue, but I'm not going to lose sleep over it. hehe ... 😊You answered a few of my questions . I want sure how much soil , what type of pot to use and I learned about the root ball. Thank you , thank you !!

[@pwcolorchoice]

Yay!! This is so wonderful to hear, and I'm so glad you found this video helpful! 🤗 The blue bigleaf blooms are hard to resist so I can see why you like them so much 🥰 We're always here to help so please reach out if you come across any questions! Happy gardening, friend ☀

[@ginafriend1690]

Awesome Kristina. Spot on! I could barely focus listening to info., looking at your beautiful red hair!! 👍But I did hear! I have an issue, not related too. My Invincibelle Limettas are in their 4th yr. The heavy rainstorms were too much for a couple of them and split their centers, leaving the flowers to droop. I do not know When I should Prune them and how far down. I would not mind them being smaller next year, do note, as they are now touching oneanother. They are All happy and beautiful otherwise. Zone 5b

[@pwcolorchoice]

I've never noticed how red it can look! I've always thought of it as light brown, now you've got me questioning haha. And if the flowers are still lovely I'd suggest harvesting them for an arrangement or to dry for some kind of display this fall. Harvesting the blooms should lighten the plant's load and perhaps help them pop back up. If that doesn't work, they'd enjoy some help with twine. You could just wrap it around them and help them stand back up. From there, you can prune them back a bit this fall after they're dormant or in the spring just before, or just as they're breaking dormancy. :)

[@ginafriend1690]

@@pwcolorchoice I honestly thought you had your hair colored! You'll see in video what I'm seeing! Thanks for suggestions on Hydrangeas 🤗

[@Treeofwysdm]

Clearest, easiest instructions for potting a hydrangea I've ever seen, thank you! One question: Do you change out the soil each spring or leave it as-is? And do you prune it just as you would for an in-ground perennial or no?

[@pwcolorchoice]

Thank you so much for the kind feedback! It isn't necessary to change out the soil! In early spring, put a granular fertilizer around the base of the plant, but not touching any branches, and water it in thoroughly. Be sure that you don’t apply fertilizer after late July (late summer), as this can promote growth and prevent the plant from going into dormancy correctly. As for pruning, you would indeed prune it as you would a plant in the ground ☺☀

[@Treeofwysdm]

@@pwcolorchoice Awesome, thank you!! 👍🏾😊

[@pwcolorchoice]

@@Treeofwysdm Happy to help! 🤗

[@chanborathakoeng264]

You are so thoughtful. Thank you for good advice :)

[@pwcolorchoice]

Thank you so much for the kind comment! So glad you found this video helpful! 🤗

[@anoushkaarmstrong7673]

aloha! i was just given a hydrangea yesterday, i never thought i would ever have one, and this helps me some to know how to take care of it. I wish you would have shown how you handled the transplanting to a wider/bigger pot ~ thank you ~

[@pwcolorchoice]

Hello there! I'm happy you found this video useful, we will work on making a video that shows how to transplant into a larger pot. For now, the same guidelines shown in this video can be used when transplanting into a larger pot. And if you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out! We're here to help ☺☀

[@amypetersen]

I've really been enjoying your videos. You are a natural, keep them coming! I have a question, not about hydrangea but about hibiscus. Which hardy hibiscus is the earliest blooming?

[@pwcolorchoice]

Thank you so much! Your feedback really means a lot :) As for the hibiscus, they all bloom around the same time, we haven't had one bloom noticeably earlier than others. I do know that our Pillar series of hibiscus tend to bloom a little later, so if you're wanting one for earlier I would just avoid those ones :)

[@Treeofwysdm]

@Amy I have two hardy hibiscus, a French Vanilla and an Evening Rose, both planted last year (late May). Hardy hibiscus are known for breaking dormancy later than other perennials, but my Evening Rose broke about two or three weeks ago and already has lush, gorgeous foliage growing at a fairly rapid rate! 😊 On the other hand, my French Vanilla just broke dormancy a few days ago, so she was truer to the typical schedule for a hardy hibiscus I think.

[@bettyboop1524]

Thank you for this informative video. Most of my hydrangeas are in containers and many have been purchased end of the season sales, but so many times there aren't any tags. Of course, some it is obvious what they are, but then there are ones that the old blooms have been pruned off and I'm buying a pot of "sticks". Is there a potting method that will work for all types of hydrangeas when replanting into a new pot at home? Usually I find a perfect size container, fill it with PW potting soil, pop the plant in and cross my fingers.

[@pwcolorchoice]

Totally get that and this is a great question! If you follow the steps in this video, it will work well for any type of hydrangea. What you've been doing is great! I would also say to make sure the plant is getting enough sun (part sun is nice but full sun is ideal) and to make sure it doesn't dry out ☺ From there when it does bloom then it can be identified, which will mostly just affect whether or not you prune and when to do so 😄

[@Sherman1862]

Thank You Christina!!!! I Wish that I had your Personal Social Media Contact Info as I repotted my Hydrangea yesterday into a large Pot and it looks great!!! Would love to send you Photos!!!! ; ) Lol.. Thank You so much!!! Please have a wonderful May 2nd, 2023 and beyond!!! : ) Reply

[@pwcolorchoice]

How exciting!! You can send some photos into our feedback line if you'd like ☺ www.provenwinners.com/feedback

[@Sherman1862]

Awesome Video! Plus, you're really "super cute"!!! ; ) About to repot my Hydrangea!!! : ) Thank you for the interesting Content!!!! : )

[@pwcolorchoice]

So glad you enjoyed the video! ☀

[@Sherman1862]

@@pwcolorchoice Thank You Christina!!!! I Wish that I had your Personal Social Media Contact Info as I repotted my Hydrangea yesterday into a large Pot and it looks great!!! Would love to send you Photos!!!! ; ) Lol.. Thank You so much!!! Please have a wonderful May 2nd, 2023 and beyond!!! : )

[@gwine9087]

I planted a Let's Dance Blue Jangles in an 18" pot, back in May, and I am already wondering if I will have to replant it, next year.

[@pwcolorchoice]

They can grow quite fast given the right conditions! If you're wanting to continue growing your hydrangea in a container, you can transplant it into a larger container around 24" ☺

[@lessieallen2170]

Thank you for the thorough explanation! Do you know of a trick to grow the smaller gallon plants in larger pots. I'd really love not to have to buy pots for every year of growth.

[@pwcolorchoice]

Glad you found this video helpful! 🤗Provided you are sizing up by 4" or more, you should be able to keep most shrubs in the same container for around 2-3 seasons. We’ve found that pots measuring at least 16-24” wide and deep will often accommodate a good-sized hydrangea nicely for a few years, so you won't have to switch it out each year ☺

[@lessieallen2170]

@@pwcolorchoice I have one gallon hydrangeas and I plan on potting them in 24" pots in the fall. Thank you for your response!

[@pwcolorchoice]

@@lessieallen2170 That's perfect! You should be good for a few years with those 😄 Happy gardening, friend! 🤗

[@lessieallen2170]

@@pwcolorchoice Thank you!!

[@lindasilverman7696]

Growing hydrangeas in container, do you prune them and if so, what do you recommend?

[@pwcolorchoice]

It depends on the type of hydrangea for sure. We recommend pruning smooth and panicle hydrangeas, since those bloom on new wood. We have two how-to videos, one for each type. Check out panicle pruning here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnSkZqJ_itB9otU and smooth hydrangea pruning here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/imnbXmetebmKY6c They use specific plants as examples, but they are great examples of how to prune that species.

[@lilyw.1788]

2 questions ! One : does the container not have to be deeper than the height of the plant? I saw that the PW nursery pot is the same height as the planting pot . Two : I see some neighbors plant hydrangea where deer is a pest . Is there a type of hydrangea that is more deer resistant?

[@pwcolorchoice]

Depending on how long you want to keep the hydrangea in the container, we’ve found that pots measuring at least 16-24” wide and deep will often accommodate a good-sized hydrangea nicely for a few years. So it doesn't have to be deeper than the height of the plant :) Unfortunately, deer do love munching on hydrangeas. Oakleaf hydrangea is more deer resistant than other hydrangeas, but there's still a chance the deer might browse on them.

[@NewYorkNaturals]

Hi, I planted my little lime into the ground into heavy soil and I didn’t use an amendment. Should I dig the hydrangea up and amend the soil and then plant her back?

[@pwcolorchoice]

No, amending the soil can lead to a phenomenon called "the bathtub effect" so it's best to plant in your native soil :) Here's a helpful article on the subject! www.provenwinners.com/learn/how-plant/should-you-amend-your-soil-when-you-plant

[@tiffanienguyen7174]

I live in zone 7/8 three hours North of Seattle WA into Canada. Can I plant lime light prime and little quick fire as a permanent home in pots.

[@pwcolorchoice]

Yes, you can! Both of those hydrangeas are hardy to zone 8, so just follow the steps in this video and you will be good to grow :)

[@AmeliaNichols-c6p]

What to do when your gifted plant comes with dead leaves and very dry?. I watered it and I have some small blooms that look they are dying no foliage. Need help advise to salvage? Thanks in advance

[@pwcolorchoice]

Thank you for your question! Glad you watered it as that is certainly the first step if you received the plant so dried out. To make sure we're giving the best advice on moving forward, could you send us a photo to our feedback line? We'll take a look at it there and respond with advice on what to do 😊 You can send the photo here, www.provenwinnerscolorchoice.com/contact-us/

[@AmeliaNichols-c6p]

@@pwcolorchoice hi the hydrangea I has started to produce foliage so the watering has helped I check it for dryness everyday so far it’s starting to look better every day. Thanks for your response, if I find another snag I’ll get in touch

[@jvane28]

So why did you skip the most important part of the video and didn't show when you put the plant in the pot.? Wasn't that the purpose of the video? Too much talking when you should be demonstraing what to do.

[@NewYorkNaturals]

When is the best time of year to buy a hydrangea plant?

[@pwcolorchoice]

It's easiest for the plant to get established in the spring or the fall, since the temperatures are a bit lower. So I'd purchase the plants then!

[@ColeSpolaric]

You could always move the pots into a garage or some place that stays cold but not frozen.

[@pwcolorchoice]

Yes, you can! Just need to make sure they're still getting water :)

[@amandabenton3827]

Good advice, but why didn't you show the actual planting. Show how to take it out of the pot and anything you need to do to the roots before putting it I the planter? You completely skipped that part😢

[@pang-ngiavang1956]

I hate watching videos where people just talk and talk and talk and talk and not show how they would do what they say!!! She can't even show how she would plant the hydrangea!!!!