How To Care Hydrangea In Winter. This can be sturdy stakes surrounded by chicken wire burlap or other material that allows air to circulate Plastic is not recommended although some find it useful. Also add a couple of inches of mulch around the base to help hold moisture in and insulate the roots.
Dont worry about mixing the seeds into the soil. Once the flowers have become like paper remove them from. I fill the pot to the brim with water then allow it to drain.
The idea is to make your plants think they live in a warmer growing zone.
Weird winters with little snowfall and drastic temperature swings are detrimental to plants. When in doubt do. One way to water hydrangeas in the winter is to make a small hole of a big bucket and place filled with water at the base of the plant allowing the water to trickle out slowly. Some people do cut the dead blooms off in the winter so snow doesnt weigh the branches down and break them off.