Hydrangea and Lilacs Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Light
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Watering Hydrangea and Lilacs
Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Hydrangea and Lilacs Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Hydrangea and Lilacs care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Hydrangea and Lilacs is as follows:
Watering Hydrangea in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Hydrangea in Winter: Average Water
Watering Lilacs in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Lilacs in Winter: Average Water
Hydrangea and Lilacs Diseases
Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Hydrangea and Lilacs diseases is very important factor of Hydrangea and Lilacs Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Hydrangea: Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot and Powdery mildew
- Lilacs: Powdery mildew, Slugs and Snails
Hydrangea and Lilacs Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Hydrangea and Lilacs care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Hydrangea and Lilacs pruning is done as follows:
Hydrangea pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Lilacs pruning: Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Hydrangea and Lilacs fertilizers are as follows:
- Hydrangea fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
- Lilacs fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer