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Gardening

elleng

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6. Color relates to pH of the soil.

Reply to maccafan (Reply #5)

Sun Jun 22, 2025, 07:59 PM

Jun 22

For optimal growth and blue blooms, hydrangeas generally prefer acidic soil with a pH range of 5.2 to 5.5. However, the desired pH can vary based on the hydrangea variety and the desired flower color.

A pH of 7 is neutral. Alkaline soils have a pH of 7.5 or more. Hydrangeas grow best in soil that has a pH of 5.2-5.5. If your soil is not in that range, you will need to manipulate the soil so the plant can absorb its needed nutrients.

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Hydrangea 'colors' [View all] elleng Jun 22 OP

Hydrangea color Jilly_in_VA Jun 22 #1

My wife's second favorite after Peonies. Tomorrow we leave for our annual sabbatical to the land of Hydrangea surfered Jun 22 #2

PEONIES are EARLY here, and have been gone for weeks. elleng Jun 22 #4

I love them samplegirl Jun 22 #3

Beautiful! maccafan Jun 22 #5

Color relates to pH of the soil. elleng Jun 22 #6