Offer from Thompson & Morgan - Hydrangea £1

alisont

Mine arrived whilst I was away last week but postie left them in the side hatch so in the shade so seem ok, I planted them in the garden but wondering if I should plant them in pots first so they can 'settle' in a bit?

They might grow better in some rich compost in a pot as our soil is so dry Im not sure straight into the garden is the best, might dig them up and try potting them first?


Gave one to both my aunts too.

krato

alisont wrote: »

Mine arrived whilst I was away last week but postie left them in the side hatch so in the shade so seem ok, I planted them in the garden but wondering if I should plant them in pots first so they can 'settle' in a bit?

They might grow better in some rich compost in a pot as our soil is so dry Im not sure straight into the garden is the best, might dig them up and try potting them first?


Gave one to both my aunts too.

I've done both, some in pots and some straight into the borders. If you put them into the soil add some compost and food to make sure they've got what they need, also watch out for the slugs! If you get a lot of slugs it might be best to plant in pots, and buy some copper tape to put around them so the slugs won't climb up, then once they've grown enough to fend for themselves plant them in the garden, It might give the plants a head start without having their leaves damaged.

I wasn't sure whether planting in pots, then transplanting to the garden would disturb them but I'll soon find out!