2006-06-20 05:38:55 · 5 answers · asked by DiamondsR4grls 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Hi there,
I wish I had more details on your situation, but here goes......
If this is a newly planted hydrangea, you will need to give it a deep soak every 5-7days. The plant will let you know when it is dry, when it begins to droop. It is important to not keep the soil wet. It needs to dry out a bit between waterings. If established, the plant will require less water, except in periods of drought.
Also, to change the bloom color from shades of pink to lavendar and blue, feed it an acidic fertilizer, same for azaleas, camellias, and rhododendrons.
To properly deep soak in a plant, set your hose on a slow trickle, and set it at the base of the plant. Let it run for 20 to 30 min. Just watering the surface of the soil, say with a sprinkler, does not do much to encourage a deep root system. The roots will be growing upward in search of a drink.
2006-06-20 05:51:33 · answer #1 · answered by floridaleoness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on how much rain you get in your location and what kind of soil you have. They are heavy drinkers and don't like to be dry so make sure that the soil stays moist. 2 to 3 times a week is probably right if you live in a warm area and are not getting a lot of rain.
2006-06-20 07:18:32 · answer #2 · answered by mandp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just don't let the soil dry out completely. Probably about two or three times a week depending on the amount of rain they get. You might also try using some mulch to keep the soil cool and moist.
2006-06-20 05:44:53 · answer #3 · answered by Mike V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3-4 times a week
2006-06-20 05:47:42 · answer #4 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends, in california, everyday. it any other places, every other day. make sure they drain well.
2006-06-20 05:50:50 · answer #5 · answered by havegadgetfear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋