Hydrangea Transplant Care Guidelines?

To successfully relocate hydrangeas, consider their dormancy periods and the optimal seasons for transplanting. This guide provides straightforward techniques for caring for your beloved plants as you relocate them. The first step is to dig a hole in your new location, as moving hydrangea bushes requires a lot of digging. Transplanting hydrangeas promotes better growth, enhances the plant’s vitality, and allows you to propagate new hydrangeas for your garden or share them with fellow gardeners.

After transplanting, pay attention to the next two summers, as hydrangeas need plenty of water during these hot months. Mist leaves if the soil seems moist enough, and fertilize hydrangeas twice each year with Espoma’s Holly-tone, once in early spring and a half feeding in fall. Mulch your newly transplanted hydrangea with a 2- to 4-inch layer.

The best time for hydrangea transplanting is just after the bushes have gone dormant in the autumn, meaning the flowers have all died back. Fertilize the plant in the spring, starting the first spring that your transplant is in its new home. Keep your hydrangea well watered until it settles into its new spot. Dig the new hole first for your hydrangea transplant, fill it with water, and let it drain to ensure it is safe.

Water well after planting, using a garden hose to quench the hydrangeas’ thirst. Plant in the spring after spring frosts but before the hottest summer months have set in. The active growth period for hydrangeas is March through September.