The First Blooms of Spring, Always make my heart sing by Tammy & Susan

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1 The First Blooms of Spring, Always make my heart sing by Tammy & Susan

2 Rhododendrons & Azaleas

3 Site Selection ½ day of sun Well protected from winter wind North or east side of house or fence or in densely planted area Well drained

4 Soil Preparation Prefer acidic soils Remove all existing soil making a planting area of 18 deep and 3ft wide Replace with a mix of 2 parts peat, 2 parts pine needles(or fine bark mulch), 1 part sand and 1 part good garden soil. Leave soil 2-3 above the existing grade Plant root ball at new grade & mulch with 2-3 bark mulch

5 Watering Water regularly Like to be moist but not saturated Less water given more frequently is best

6 Fertilizing Apply a higher nitrogen fertilizer, such as Evergreen Fertilizer in May after flowering to promote new growth. Apply a higher phosphorus fertilizer such as Ultra Bloom in June Don't fertilizer after June If leaves are yellowish in appearance then add one application of Chelated Iron

7 Pruning Rarely require pruning If you do prune do not prune in fall, winter or spring. You will remove the flower buds Prune immediately after flowering

8 Winter Care Most hardy zone 3 to zone 4 varieties do not require additional winter protection. If you want to cover use a covering of peat moss or flax straw

9 PJM Rhododendron

10 Ramapo Rhododendron

11 Nova Zembla Rhododendron

12 Northern Hi Lights Azalea

13 Orchard Lights Azalea

14 Rosy Lights Azalea

15 Mandarin Lights Azalea

16 Golden Lights Azalea

17 Blue Moon Wisteria Vine

18 Site Selection Likes acidic soils Well drained but moist Full sun is best but will tolerate part sun Good winter shelter Give it a strong support, such as a pergola or fence

19 Site Preparation Excavate an 18 deep by 2ft wide area Use 50% 4 way mixed topsoil and 50% peat moss Plant root ball 1-2 inches above existing grade Mulch with bark mulch

20 Watering Water deeply once per week

21 Fertilizing Fertilize every two weeks with Miracle Ultra Bloom or a similar higher phosphorus fertilizer If leaves are yellowish in appearance a monthly application of Chelated Iron is required

22 Pruning Remove half of the previous year s growth, each year in late winter Trim the tips of rampant shoots every other week to help promote more blooms Remove suckers that grow at the base

23 Hydrangeas

24 Site Selection Hydrangeas prefer morning sun and afternoon shade Well drained but moist soils Sheltered from winter winds

25 Site Prepations Excavate a deep hole by 2 ft wide Add a mix of 4way mixed topsoil and sphagnum peat moss Mulch with fine bark mulch to help keep moist

26 Watering During the plants first season water deeply at least three times per week Once established water deeply once a week Be extra diligent with water in the hot summer months.

27 Fertilizing One application of a slow release fertilizer such as Ultra Bloom applied in May Or Two applications of a water soluable fertilizer in May and one in June. Do not fertilizer after July Aluminum Sulfate add to the soil two or three times in May July will make the macrophylla s blooms bluer. If the leaves are yellow with green veins apply Iron Chelate.

28 Winter Care Most hydrangeas we carry will do fine in our winters with good snow cover Mulching with peat moss or leaf compost can be a benefit especially for the arborescens and macrophylla types. The Paniculata types are the toughest and usually don t require covering

29 Hydrangeas Typed Four Types Arborescens Paniculata Macrophylla Climbing

30 Arborescens Bloom on new wood Prune late fall to early spring After third spring they can be pruned to 6

31 Annabelle Hydrangea

32 Incrediball Hydrangea

33 Invincibelle Spirit

34 Paniculata Type Bloom on new wood Prune late fall to early spring Easy to grow Earlier flowering then the other types More tolerant of dry soils

35 Bobo Hydrangea

36 Bombshell Hydrangea

37 Fire and Ice Hydrangea

38 Firelight Hydrangea

39 Kyushu Hydrangea

40 Limelight Hydrangea

41 Limelight Tree Form

42 Little Lime Hydrangea

43 Little Lamb Hydrangea

44 Pee Gee Hydrangea

45 Pinky Winky Hydrangea

46 Quick Fire Hydrangea

47 Little Quick Fire Hydrangea

48 Sweet Summer Hydrangea

49 Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea

50 Phantom Hydrangea

51 Macrophylla Large leaves Blooms on old and new wood Do not prune Prefers dappled sun, no hot afternoon sun

52 Endless Summer Hydrangea

53 Bloomstruck Hydrangea

54 Climbing Hydrangea Will climb a trellis, pergola, fence or the stucco of a house Part sun or shade Moist but well drained soils Care for the climbing Hydrangea is similar to the shrub types

58 Weigelas

59 Site Selection Prefer a full sun area but will tolerate light shade Well drained, but moist soils An area that gets good snow cover in winter

60 Site Preparation Excavate a hole deep and twice as wide as the plant s root ball Mix in a good 4 way mixed topsoil Plant root ball so it is even with the surrounding grade

61 Watering Water deeply once or twice a week in it s first year Water deeply once a week once established Weigelas can tolerate some drought

62 Fertilizing Fertilize with a higher phosphorus fertilizer such as Ultra Bloom two to three times between May and Mid July If leaves show signs of Chlorosis apply one or two applications of Chelated Iron.

63 Pruning Weigelas bloom on old wood so the best time to prune is after they bloom. Prune any dead branches or broken branches in early spring after the plant has budded. Remove older, woody branches right to ground level on a regular basis to promote more blooms and a fresher looking plant

64 Winter Care Weigelas can suffer stem die back in our harsh winters Plant them where they will receive plenty of snow cover Covering the base with peat moss or leaf compost in late fall can also help

65 Centennial Weigela

66 Ghost Weigela

67 Minuet Weigela

68 My Monet Weigela

69 Red Prince Weigela

70 Polka Weigela

71 Rumba Weigela

72 Samba Weigela

73 Tango Weigela

74 Maroon Swoon Weigela

75 Tuxedo Weigela

Hydrangea Care Sheet 1 of 5

Hydrangea Care Sheet 1 of 5 1. Hydrangea aborescens Cultivars: Annabelle, Haas halo, and Incrediball Soil: very adaptable, but proliferates in rich well drained moist soil, PH adaptable Sunlight: Full