How often to water hydrangeas in pots

There are a couple of key factors in successfully growing a hydrangea in a container and it starts with your approach.

Best hydrangea for pots

Consider if you intend for your hydrangea planting to be temporary or permanent. Temporary plantings are meant to perform for one season only. At the end of the season, you might plant your hydrangea out in the garden or give it to a friend who has space in their landscape.

Permanent plantings stay in the same container for several seasons before either getting transplanted into a bigger pot or to a spot in the garden.

Now let’s dig in to the details!

Container Choice •  Soil •  Watering •  Fertilizer •  Plant Choice •  Planting •  Preparing for Winter •  Transplanting

Temporary
Pretty much any container will work with a temporary planting!

As long as it holds soil and has a big enough hole (or a few) in the bottom to release excess water, you are good to go. This means you can use troughs, vintage vessels from antique stores, or the DIY container

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