Set yourself up for a summer full of blooms next year.
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There are few sights more iconic than a garden full of colorfulhydrangea blooms.
Want to get ahead of next summer’s blooms?
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To avoid transplant shock, the best time to transplant a hydrangea is when it’s dormant.
That means the blooms have died and most of the leaves have dropped.
Aim for planting after the last frost in spring.
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I can still see the banner ‘Fall is for planting,'" says Heider Chapple.
She explains that fall is the least stressful time for shrubbery, like hydrangeas, to establish their roots.
Dillon advises that this is usually six to eight weeks before the first frost.
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You’ll want to keep the soil wet throughout the process.
Here’s the step-by-step guide to transplanting hydrangeas.
Keep it consistently moist.
Caring For Transplanted Hydrangeas
If you want a low maintenance transplant season, go for fall.
“Planting in the fall will keep you from having to babysit your hydrangea during the season.
Hydrangeas should be fertilized in early spring and fall, regardless of whether they’ve been transplanted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ideally, you would not transplant a hydrangea during the summer.
Another unfortunate symptom of hydrangea transplant shock is a lack of blooms.
