Hydrangea in pots over winter
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rouge21_gw (CDN Z5b/6a)
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Over-wintering my hydrangea
Comments (2)It should be fine. Remember to water it though. Once every two weeks is ok...See MoreWintering hydrangeas in pots indoors
Comments (1)They'll need a dormant period and wouldn't like your indoor humidity so your house won't work. Our climates are very different but I'll pass long the recommendation from plantsman Hinkley - 'For those wishing to grow hydrangeas in less benign climates, move a gallon sized plant directly into a 15-25 gal container using a bark-based soilless medium. Move the container into an unheated garage, porch, or greenhouse for the winter season, protecting only during the coldest temperatures. Fertilize and water as for those plants in the ground, replace the growing medium every three years or as needed'...See MoreHelp with winterizing potted hydrangeas in zone 4!
Comments (5)And it might not even be necessary to take them in the garage, IF you get a really good snow cover that lasts all winter. Generally, if a plant is hardy to a certain zone, it's not the freezing temperatures in that zone that can kill the plant. What kills plants is when the soil or medium around the roots freezes and thaws, freezes and thaws, repeatedly. This heaves the roots right out of the soil and can kill the plant. I live in Zone 5 and keep all kinds of plants in pots year around. I do lose one now and then, but not often. BUT, I live in an area where we generally have a 30-40 inch snow cover at all times. Once it starts snowing in the early winter we just rarely see the ground again until at least April (Lake Superior lake effect snow here). So those potted roots are well insulated by snow and stay frozen until spring. But, if you leave them out, you do have to be prepared that you might lose one, and nice size hydrangeas are not a small loss....See MoreStore potting soil in smart pot/root pouch on fire escape over winter?
Comments (0)I know summer is still in full swing, but I know I'll forget to ask later on. So while I still remember and have time, I wanted to know if anyone stored used potting soil in a root pouch/smart pots on a fire escape over winter. I would like to reuse the soil and from reading online here and elsewhere most people seem to leave the soil in the container used outside. The problem is I used unglazed terra cotta containers which I know I'll have to store indoors to prevent damage from the cold. Since I planned to purchase a root pouch/smart pot to use next year, I figured I could purchase one now, store the soil in it and have it ready for use come spring. My questions are: If using a root pouch/smart pot, did you cover the top from the elements or do anything in particular to keep pests out? Is it possible to add used coffee grounds/mulch/etc to the soil to compost over winter in these conditions? Is it advised in this case or foolhardy because of potential vermin and pests? Anything in particular to know or consider? Thanks....See Morehc mcdole
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