Hydrangeas are gorgeous in the summer months, blooming in various shades of pink, blue and purple. To ensure they thrive all summer long, Alan Titchmarsh has shared various care tips in a video on Instagram.
The video showed followers his stunning pink hydrangeas, which had shades of green and white running throughout. In the video, Alan zoomed in and out to give viewers a better look at the plant.
In the caption, the gardening pro shared how Brits can make their plants “really shine”.
It read: “Give hydrangeas good, moist soil and a spot in sun or dappled shade.”
Giving the flowers these conditions will mean they “really shine” in the summer, according to the expert.
He added: “Blue ones need acidic soil to stay blue, I’m happy with pink.
Alan’s video received many positive comments from his followers and was viewed more than 23,000 times.
Michelle Collins said: “Beautiful, I have 16 of them in my garden.” Julie Gribble wrote: “Everything I see is so pristine. What a treat.”
Rachel Cunningham wrote: “What a lovely pink they are as well, I can’t match that, but I have a gorgeous white one.”
When it comes to watering, hydrangeas thrive with consistent moisture, but overwatering can be detrimental.
Generally, hydrangeas benefit from a thorough watering about once a week, especially during warm weather.
Ensure the soil is moist, but not waterlogged, and consider watering in the morning and evening to minimise water loss due to evaporation.
Overwatering will also make the flowers and leaves of a hydrangea turn limp which could kill the plant.