Hardensia look great in gardens. So that you bloom beautifully, you need the right care. An insider tip is coffee grounds.
Which remedy from the kitchen is good for hydrangeas
Hardensia grow best in nutrient -rich, slightly acidic soil. This has exactly that. It contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. This promotes growth and flower formation. Especially between April and June, when the hydrangeas grow the most, it is ideal to use coffee grounds as a fertilizer.
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How to use coffee grounds for hydrangeas
- Collect coffee grounds: Simply put the moist coffee grounds in a flat container and let it dry in an airy, bright place. This is how you prevent mold formation.
- Spread on the plant floor: Sprinkle the dry coffee grounds directly onto the earth around hydrangeas.
- Easy to work in: Carefully pour the coffee grounds into the upper layer of the floor with a rabbit.
- Do not forget: Water the hydrangeas so that the nutrients can penetrate the soil.
- Optional: pour bark mulch over it To store the moisture and add the soil.
For bucket hydrangeas, you can simply mix a small amount of coffee grounds directly into the potting soil-potted plants also receive the valuable nutrients.
