The difference between native hydrangea and foreign hydrangea How to grow hydrangea

Both native hydrangea and foreign hydrangea are herbaceous plants and have high ornamental value. The shapes of their flowers are similar, and they are two different varieties of hydrangea. However, there are some differences between these two types of hydrangea. If you want to know what the differences are between them, you can follow the editor to take a look. At the same time, we will also let everyone know how to grow hydrangeas.

The difference between native hydrangea and foreign hydrangea

1. Appearance difference

There is a certain difference in appearance between native hydrangea and foreign hydrangea. The former can reach a height of 1 to 4 meters when it grows up, and its leaves are mostly shaped like leaves, with a length of 6 to 15 centimeters, while the leaves of the latter are mostly round. This plant is relatively short, and its height is mostly between 30 and 60 centimeters when it grows up.

2. The difference between leaves and flowers

There are also certain differences in the leaves of native hydrangea and American hydrangea. The leaves of the former are relatively large, mostly X to oval or elliptical, and its petiole length is between 1 and 3 cm, which are very thick. The leaves of American hydrangea are mostly oval or kidney-shaped, and its petiole length is between 3 and 10 cm. This plant blooms flowers continuously, with large sizes and bright and varied colors.

How to grow hydrangea

1. When growing hydrangeas, you should choose loose, fertile and well-drained sandy loam. Make sure the soil is moist and preferably acidic. The hydrangeas grown in such soil will change color. If the soil is alkaline, the hydrangeas will bloom red.

2. Hydrangea is an ornamental plant that likes a humid environment. It should be watered in time after its peak growth season, but water must not be allowed to accumulate in the flowerpot, otherwise its roots will rot and cause the hydrangea to die. After entering the cold winter, the growth rate of hydrangea slows down. At this time, the number of watering should be reduced. It is best to water it once every 10 days or so. When cultivating hydrangea, you should also pay attention to the regulation of sunlight and try to keep it away from direct strong light, especially in the hot summer. It should be placed in a bright environment where strong light cannot reach.

The above introduces the differences between native hydrangeas and foreign hydrangeas, so that everyone can know the differences between the two types of hydrangeas. It also allows everyone to understand the cultivation methods of hydrangeas, so that everyone can know how to grow hydrangeas well. If you also like to grow flowers, just follow the correct methods introduced above to grow some beautiful hydrangeas.