如果您现在这样做，则一项绣球设备将带来“快速增长” - 而且它不会修剪

绣球花是许多花园中流行的植物，一位园艺专家分享了确保植物蓬勃发展的最佳方法 - 这与插条有关

One hydrangea task will give 'rapid growth' if you do it now - and it's not pruning

如果您现在这样做，则一项绣球设备将带来“快速增长” - 而且它不会修剪

Hydrangeas, with their spectacular blooms, have become a favourite among garden enthusiasts for their ability to beautify any outdoor space, while being easy to care for.

绣球花带着壮观的盛开，因其美化室外空间的能力而在易于照顾的同时，已成为花园爱好者的最爱。

While hydrangeas are generally low-maintenance, they do need appropriate attention to flourish. A tip from Michael the Mediterranean Gardener on TikTok underscores a crucial step not related to pruning for achieving 'rapid' growth.

尽管绣球花通常是低维护的，但它们确实需要适当的关注才能蓬勃发展。蒂克托克（Tiktok）上地中海园丁迈克尔（Michael）的提示强调了与实现“快速”增长的修剪无关的关键步骤。

He advises in a video: "Do you love your hydrangea and want another plant that's exactly the same? Well now, between mid-spring and early summer, is the perfect time to take cuttings."

他在一段视频中建议：“您喜欢绣球花，想要另一种完全一样的植物吗？现在，在春季和初夏之间，是剪裁的最佳时机。”

In the suggested period, hydrangeas produce softwood cuttings - new growth that's yet to harden, known to root quickly, thereby promising fast development into a new plant.

在建议的时期，绣球花产生软木插条 - 新的生长尚未变硬，已知可以迅速扎根，从而有望成为新植物的快速发展。

How to take hydrangea cuttings

如何服用绣球花

Identify a healthy, straight stem about four to five inches long without flowers or buds, cutting it below a leaf node. Prepare a pot with an equal blend of compost and gritty material.

确定一个健康的直茎，长约四到五英寸，没有花或芽，将其切下叶子节点。准备一个堆肥和坚韧材料的锅。

Next, strip the leaves from the sides, leaving only a pair at the apex. Regarding substantial foliage, Michael suggests: "You might find that the leaves can be quite big, so what we're going to do is just cut these in half."

接下来，将叶子从侧面剥离，在顶点只留下一对。迈克尔建议关于大叶子，“您可能会发现叶子可能很大，所以我们要做的就是将它们切成两半。”

Next, position the stem between the side of the pot and the compost. Give it a light misting once or twice daily, and set it in a somewhat protected spot like a cold frame or greenhouse.

接下来，将茎放在锅的侧面和堆肥的侧面。每天一次或两次将其轻微雾化，然后将其设置在一个受保护的地方，例如冷框或温室。

But if you don't have these facilities, you can simply cover the top of the stem with a plastic bag, creating a 'miniature greenhouse'.

但是，如果您没有这些设施，则可以简单地用塑料袋覆盖茎的顶部，形成“微型温室”。

After four to six weeks, you'll notice new leaves sprouting. This indicates that the new plant has rooted, and you've successfully cloned the original plant.

四到六个星期后，您会发现新的叶子发芽。这表明新工厂已经植根，您已经成功克隆了原始植物。

You can then move it to a larger pot or plant it directly in your garden.

然后，您可以将其移至较大的锅中或将其直接放在花园中。

Spring tasks for hydrangeas

绣球花的春季任务

Spring is a crucial time for hydrangea care, setting the stage for lush blooms later in the season. Here are key spring tasks for hydrangeas:

春季是绣球护理的关键时刻，在本赛季晚些时候为郁郁葱葱的开花树立了舞台。这是绣球事的关键弹簧任务：

1. Pruning

1。修剪

Bigleaf (Hydrangea macrophylla) and Oakleaf (H. quercifolia): Prune only dead wood in early spring. These bloom on old wood, so avoid cutting healthy stems.

BigLeaf（绣球大叶叶）和橡树叶（H. Quercifolia）：早春仅修剪死木。这些在旧木头上开花，因此避免切割健康的茎。

Panicle (H. paniculata) and Smooth (H. arborescens): Prune in late winter or early spring—these bloom on new wood, so it's safe to cut them back hard to shape or size.

Panicle（H. Paniculata）和光滑（H. Arborescens）：修剪冬季或早春，这些盛开的新木材，因此可以安全地将它们切成薄片或大小。

2. Remove Winter Damage

2。去除冬季伤害

Cut back any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Remove any leftover flowers from last year if you didn’t in the fall.

减少任何死者，损坏或越过树枝。如果您不在秋天，从去年开始删除所有剩余的鲜花。

3. Apply Fertilizer

3。施肥

Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer or one designed for flowering shrubs. Apply in early to mid-spring, just as leaves are starting to emerge.

使用平衡，缓释肥料或设计用于开花灌木的肥料。在叶子开始出现时，涂在早期至中等。

4. Check Soil pH

4。检查土壤pH

For blue flowers on bigleaf hydrangeas, your soil needs to be acidic (pH 5.2–5.5). For pink flowers, keep the soil alkaline (pH 6.0–6.2). Add aluminum sulfate for blue or garden lime for pink.

对于Bigleaf绣球上的蓝色花，您的土壤需要酸性（pH 5.2-5.5）。对于粉红色的花朵，保持土壤碱性（pH 6.0-6.2）。将硫酸铝添加到蓝色或花园石灰中的粉红色。

5. Mulch

5。覆盖物

Apply a 2–3 inch layer of organic mulch (like bark or compost) around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

在基部周围涂上2–3英寸的有机覆盖物（如树皮或堆肥），以保留水分并抑制杂草。

6. Begin Regular Watering

6。开始定期浇水

Begin regular watering as the weather warms. Hydrangeas like consistently moist soil, especially during leaf-out and bud formation.

天气变暖开始定期浇水。绣球花像始终潮湿的土壤，尤其是在叶子外和芽形成期间。

7. Dividing or Transplanting

7.分裂或移植

Early spring, before full leaf-out, is a good time to divide or transplant hydrangeas if needed.

早春在全叶子外之前，是在需要时分裂或移植绣球事的好时机。