Red Hydrangea Seeds: Perennial Garden Flower for Pots Borders(16 Seeds)

Common Name: HydrangeaScientific Name: Hydrangea macrophyllaPlant Type: Perennial ShrubFlower Color: RedSoil Type: Moist, well-drained, rich soilSunlight: Partial shade to partial sunWatering: Regular, keep soil moistUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5ndash;9Bloom Season: Summer to FallZone: 4-9Bloom- Summer-FallLight: Sun- Part ShadeHeat TolerantHydrangeas are attractive flowering shrubs that are easy to grow from seed in home landscapes. Several species of hydrangea seeds are readily available from home and garden stores as well as seed catalogs. Hydrangeas are commonly planted as specimen plants or used to create colorful shrub borders. The shrubs develop numerous long-lasting flowers that bloom from summer through fall. Hydrangeas are hardy plants that are easy to grow and care for indoors before you transplant them in your landscape.Growing Hydrangea From SeedsStep 1Fill a planting flat for seeds two-thirds full with vermiculite or perlite potting soil.Step 2Water the potting soil to increase the soil moisture.Step 3Sprinkle four hydrangea seeds in each section of the flat and cover with plastic wrap to maintain soil moisture and humidity.Step 4Place the planting flat with the hydrangea seeds in a bright location. Hydrangea seeds require ample sunlight to germinate, but you should avoid placing the flat in direct sunlight to maintain a stable temperature. Hydrangea seeds germinate in 10 to 14 days.Step 5Fill 1-gallon potting containers with a mixture of peat soil and organic compost.Step 6Transplant the hydrangea seedlings to 1-gallon potting containers once the plants develop three to four healthy leaves.Step 7Place the individual potting containers in a sunny location and maintain soil moisture until you are ready to plant the hydrangeas in your landscape. Late spring -- after the risk of frost has passed -- is the best time to plant hydrangeas in your landscape.