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Query about hydrangeas

bcpathomebcpathome Posts: 1,313
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I have been given a large hydrangea, blue mop head ,for a Mothering Sunday gift . It’s obviously forced and is much too big for the pot it’s in . Should I leave it till it fades to re home it ( either in a much bigger pot or in the garden ) or go ahead and do it now ? I’m afraid I’ll kill it dead if I do the wrong thing .

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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    Having been forced, it will be slightly tender, so you need to acclimatise it to the outdoors.
    Then, if it were mine, I would wait until it stops flowering and then plant it out.
    In the mean time keep it well watered.
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  • bcpathomebcpathome Posts: 1,313
    Ok thank you punk doc . I was thinking along those lines . Just that ,as it’s a gift and probably cost the earth , don’t want to lose it .
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    @bcpathome They are often are in pots that are too small. I would just check that the roots aren't coming out of the bottom of the pot. If so when you water ensure it soaks through. What a lovely gift.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • bcpathomebcpathome Posts: 1,313
    Thank you gardener suze I’ll be sure to do that ,yes my youngest son always spoils me with lovely gifts on Mothering Sunday . I hardly see him the rest of the year 🤣
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    If it's been forced, maybe enjoy the flowers in a cool porch or conservatory or windowsill in a cool room for a couple of weeks before you harden it off to plant outside. A saucer under the pot will help to keep the compost moist until you plant it out if it's root bound.
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  • bcpathomebcpathome Posts: 1,313
    Good tip thanks .
  • WAMSWAMS Posts: 1,960
    How lovely of your son!
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