The hydrangea is one of the most popular garden plants in our country, and of course its profuse flowering is a major reason for that. A hydrangea that does well in the garden can also grow substantially and if you don’t want to prune much, it may be necessary to transplant or move a large hydrangea. This is possible but you need to follow some rules.
Move a hydrangea in spring
The best time to move a hydrangea is in March or April. During this period, the plant’s root system is not really active yet. This is important because the hydrangea has a sensitive root system that will definitely suffer damage when transplanted. If you are going to move the hydrangea in March or April, try to cause as little damage to the roots as possible. The plant still has time to recover in the coming months. In some cases, it is wise to prune the plant as well, so that there is a better balance between the amount of roots and branches.
Pruning is something you do with the Hydrangea arborescens, for example. It is most common in gardens in the Netherlands. You can recognise the Annabelle hydrangea by its large white spherical flowers. The Oakleaf Hydrangea also has white flowers, but the leaf looks more like an oak leaf. You can also recognise this more rare plant by the beautiful autumn colours of its leaves. The oak-leaf hydrangea should not be pruned after being moved.