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Hydrangeas such as Cherry Explosion Hydrangea grow best if they are fertilized once or twice in the summer. Although some authorities recommend special fertilizer mixes to get the maximum results, hydrangeas do amazingly well with a more relaxed approach.

Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully. Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots produces excellent results and also improves the condition of the soil, this would be an excellent first line of attack. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect.

If chemical fertilizers are used on your Cherry Explosion Hydrangea , applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year is probably the simplest solution. There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on hydrangeas. However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilizer hydrangeas such as Cherry Explosion Hydrangea. A less expensive, fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, take a soil sample and match the fertilizer and trace elements to the needs of your soil.

Don’t fertilize Cherry Explosion Hydrangea after August. Fall is the time for hydrangeas to begin preparing for dormancy. Fertilizing Hydrangea Shrubs at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July.

The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and its root system. (Use less fertilizer for Cherry Explosion Shrubs in a container.) Over-fertilization can be much more detrimental than under-fertilization. "Fertilizer burn" can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of the roots and damage or even death of the plant. It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched-looking leaves. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die.

If you are a beginner at growing plants Cherry Explosion Bigleaf Lacecap is very easy to grow; however, it may be helpful to know that a very small plant which is planted in the ground will take about 1/8 – 1/4 cup of fertilizer. When fertilizing Cherry Explosion Hydrangea in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer). A very large shrub in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it.

If a liquid fertilizer such as Jacks Classic is used for Cherry Explosion Hydrangea, it should be applied every month during the spring and early summer for both plants in pots and in the ground.

Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to its life. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer.

For an organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around Cherry Explosion Shrubs. Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure. Commercial manure or compost can be applied yearly around the base of the shrub. As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground.

Cherry Explosion Shrubs is hydrangea that should just not be pruned. It flowers on the previous years growth and pruning them back in the spring would remove all the flower buds.

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to hydrangeas, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified.

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden. Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique definition for a specific plant, and it involves science in understanding the physical growing habits of the plant to be pruned.

The most important reason for pruning hydrangeas is to improve the overall health of the plant, which in turn will reward you with a plethora of blooms. Many times, Hydrangeas that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “die-back” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce flowers.

Another reason for pruning Cherry Explosion Hydrangea Shrubs is to re-define the plant’s definition within the landscape. Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches, foliage, and flowers.

Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques. If a hydrangea is being trained as a hedge, it would need to be pruned differently than if it were being grown as a tree form. Screenings and hedges of hydrangeas would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape.

It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain hydrangeas when pruning that particular plant.

When pruning established Cherry Explosion where no labeling is present on a variety to identify it, you need to look at the general growth patterns of the plant to be pruned. These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how and when you should prune the plant.

When pruning large hydrangeas, pruning can be a general shaping or shearing of the plants or it can be a severe pruning that significantly reduces the size of the plant.

Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of hydrangeas in their gardens when they purchase a previously owned residence. Although these hydrangeas may have been lovingly cared for by the previous owner, it may be necessary to severely prune these plants to restore vigor or to create a different definition in the landscape for the new owner of the property.

If severe pruning is necessary, realize that the plant will shift its focus in the short-run from setting flower buds to growing vigorously, and it is very likely that the hydrangea will have few if any bloom buds during the season following the major pruning. During the second season following the severe pruning, the hydrangea should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have healthier blooms because of the increased vigor in the plant.

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning hydrangeas or any plant for that matter. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any hydrangeas. A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease infecting a cut during pruning. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune hydrangeas. We recommend a good quality pair of hand pruners such as Felco Brand. These are high quality and if properly cared for will last a lifetime. These are the choice of professional nurserymen around the world.

Pruning large hydrangeas may be minor or major. Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. Large hydrangeas that have been severely pruned have the advantage of a large root system that has excessive capacity, and its roots are capable of supplying all of its energies to a smaller number of branches and foliage. This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier. Pruning large Cherry Explosion Hydrangea Shrubs that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead to many more years of supplying beauty to the landscape.