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Hello there,
I just bought two flowering pots of hydrangea but I think they are getting too big for their pot. How do I care for it? It just started flowering so I know I shouldn't replant now.
Your advice would be so appreciated!
Thank you!
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @cdespues. It's brilliant to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about hydrangea care.
Hydrangeas in pots can grow quite quickly, so it’s common for them to outgrow their containers. Since your plants are currently flowering, it’s best to avoid fully replanting or disturbing the roots too much right now. You could consider slip-potting, which is transferring the hydrangea into a slightly larger pot without disturbing the root ball too much. This gives the plant more room to grow while minimising stress.
In the meantime, make sure your hydrangeas get plenty of bright, indirect sunlight, and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms, and avoid fertilising heavily while the plant is flowering—wait until after the bloom period. With these steps, your hydrangeas should stay healthy and continue to thrive in their pots.
Here's a helpful guide: How to grow and care for hydrangea.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
