Bergamot
& Ivy Care Instructions for Hydrangea/Saxifrangaceae
Hydrangeas
have been popular garden plants in Europe and Asia for hundreds
of years. This species originated in Japan; it is hardy in
area where winter temperatures do not fall below 0*F (-17*C).
Colors
include white, pink, and blue. A high acid content in the
soil is required for bright colored Blue flowers otherwise
the flowers will be.
Flowers
last from one to three weeks depending on temperature and
other environmental factors.
Plants
can be wintered over as container plants in a frost in a garage
or a basement. You can resume regular care in the Spring.
Repotting at this time will give you larger, fuller plants.
Care
Instructions:
| Light: |
Bright
indirect light or partial shade outdoors. |
| Water: |
May
need water daily to keep soil moist. |
| Temperature: |
Optimum
days 65 to 70*F (18-21*)
Night, minimum 50 to 55*F (10-13*C) |
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