What is the best soil acidifier for hydrangeas?

Our top pick is the Miracle-Gro plant food, as it works effectively to improve bloom production for hydrangeas even if the soil conditions aren’t acidic. For the best option to help increase the soil’s acidity, consider the Espoma soil acidifier.

How do you apply soil acidifier to hydrangeas?

Hydrangeas & Blueberries: Apply in the spring to lower soil pH. New Plantings: 1-1/4 cups per plant. Spread evenly around the plant out to the drip line and water well. Repeat in 60 day intervals until desired pH or bloom color is achieved.

Is soil acidifier good for hydrangeas?

Proper Acidity in Soil for Blue Hydrangeas For new hydrangeas plants, use 1º cups of Espoma Organic Soil Acidifier. To change mature hydrangeas blue, apply 2 cups of Organic Soil Acidifier. Apply evenly around the plants and water well. Reapply every 60 days until the flowers are the perfect blue for you.

What plants can you use soil acidifier on?

What Type of Plants Can You Use Espoma Soil Acidifier On?

  • Amaryllis.
  • Andromeda.
  • Aster.
  • Azalea.
  • Bayberry.
  • Bleeding Heart.
  • Blueberry.
  • Camellia.

When should you acidify hydrangeas?

Timing of Application. Changing the acidity of soil can take more than just one season, although if you want blue flowers on your hydrangea, the time to add soil acidifier for hydrangeas is in the spring before flower buds form.

When should I acidify my hydrangeas?

How long does it take for soil acidifier to work?

It takes about 6 months to work, so don’t keep adding more! In a container situation it is easy to kill plants with sulfur.

Is hydrangea an acid-loving plant?

Hydrangeas grow best in soil that has a pH of 5.2-5.5. If your soil is not in that range, you will need to manipulate the soil so the plant can absorb its needed nutrients. Growing some acid-loving plants in pots may make manipulation easier.

How do I make my soil more acidic?

8 Ways To Make Your Soil More Acidic

  1. Add Sulphur to Your Soil.
  2. Add Compost to Your Soil.
  3. Add Leaf Mold to Your Soil.
  4. Buy or Make, and Add, Ericaceous Compost.
  5. Add a Mulch of Pine Needles.
  6. Add a Mulch of Cottonseed Meal.
  7. Use An Organic Liquid Feed on Your Garden.
  8. Use Acidifying Liquid Feeds Such as Vinegar/ Lemon etc.

How do I get more blooms on my hydrangea?

How to Get More Smooth Hydrangea Flowers:

  1. Plant smooth hydrangeas in full sun if the soil stays moist.
  2. Water them during times of drought, especially during the heat of summer.
  3. Amend the soil with organic matter (such as compost).
  4. Prune stems back in early spring, just before new growth emerges.

Why are my hydrangeas not producing flowers?

The primary reasons hydrangeas don’t bloom are incorrect pruning, bud damage due to winter and/or early spring weather, location and too much fertilizer. Hydrangea varieties can be of the type that blooms on old wood, new wood or both.