24-11-2023, 08:11 AM
I have a hydrangea cutting putting on leaves right now, that I cut from the stem of a cut flower head I fell for at the fruit shop. It was a pink and white frilly, and had a very long stalk, way too tempting, and I took three pieces off it, this single one survived. I am going to pot it on soon so with luck I might get a flower this season, but definitely next. As for them liking rich damp soil, I suspect the damp bit is more important than the rich, I have one white that has its feet in the poorest little bit of dirt out, but I keep it well supplied with water. And the odd handful of sheep poo. It does very well considering its poor treatment. I have one of its cuttings in a pot in its shade, and those white flowers are staying lime green, which is exactly what I had hoped for. Next project is to get a blue one, my adding the right metals to our pink ones hasn't changed a thing. I might have to buy another flower, lol...