Hydrangea Care

Hydrangeas are beautiful flowers, and they represent a wide range of emotions in different cultures. Yes, they can be tricky to grow, but they are relatively low-maintenance with the right care! In this episode, you will learn everything you need to know about hydrangeas from Ryan McEnaney aka @ryanplantsplants, your new best plant friend. I bumped into him in Seattle during the Northwestern Flower Show a few weeks back. We grabbed dinner and it was crazy how much we clicked! Ryan is a fifth-generation member of Bailey Nurseries , which is known for their Endless Summer hydrangeas , Easy Elegance Roses , and First Edition shrubs . His lifetime spent with hydrangeas has given him a strong grasp on their care, and he’s willing to share these tips with us! In this episode, we learn: [06:13] What has Ryan’s plant parent journey looked like? [09:54] What are the 4 main species of hydrangea? [13:42] Understanding bloom cycles for pruning [16:56] Say goodbye to balcony watering stress this summer with self-watering planters! [17:23] Learn how to create the perfect cutting garden for bouquets with The Cut Flower Handbook [18:25] What is the blooming cycle of hydrangeas? [20:09] When should you prune hydrangeas? [22:40] How does soil affect the color of Hydrangea macrophylla blooms? [28:58] What should you know about planting hydrangeas in the ground? [30:12] What’s the general light guideline? [30:42] Common mistakes people make with planting hydrangea [31:23] Get everything you need, from containers to raised beds, with Gardener's Supply Company [32:40] Check your hydrangeas’ soil acidity with Espoma Organics [34:30] Why is it important to choose hydrangeas with flower buds? [42:42] How to extend the length of hydrangea blooms [48:26] Where can you find Ryan on social media? [48:43] Where can you get Ryan’s book ‘Field Guide to Outside Style’? Mentioned in our conversation: Northwest Flower and Garden Show Bailey Nurseries First Editions Youtube: 210 How to Grow Citrus Indoors Pop Star® Reblooming Hydrangea Endless Summer Hydrangeas Espoma Organic Soil Acidifier Espoma Organic Garden Lime Espoma Organic Holly-tone Organic Fertilizer Espoma Organic Rose-tone Organic Fertilizer 'Limelight' - Panicle Hydrangea - Hydrangea paniculata Vanilla Strawberry™ Panicle Hydrangea For Ryan's professional and proven hydrangea-growing tips, check out the full show notes here! Follow Ryan: Website Instagram Book Thank you to our episode sponsors: Gardener's Supply Discover your garden favorites and exclusive innovations at gardeners.com and use code GROWINGJOY for free shipping. Quarto: The Cut Flower Handbook by Lisa M Ziegler Pick up The Cut Flower Handbook at your favorite local bookstore, quarto.com, bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble or amazon.com. Crescent Garden For a limited time only, head to growingjoywithmaria.com/crescentgarden and use code GROWJOY15 to curate your dream garden today. Espoma Organic Visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront . Follow Maria and Growing Joy: Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here ! Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle) Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon ! Instagram: @growingjoywithmaria Tiktok: @growingjoywithmaria Subscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmaria Website: www.growingjoywithmaria.com Pinterest: @growingjoywithmaria Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.