How often to water?

14 years ago

I planted a Forever Together hydrangea 2 weeks ago. It gets a lot of sun. How often should I water this first year? Everytime I look at it it seems droopy. I've been watering every other day. Whenever I wait a couple of days it is very droopy.

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lindaw_cincy
14 years ago
check the soil-if it is dry, then water, if wet, give it a day or two. Mine are established and they droop in the heat.
luis_pr
14 years ago
About a gallon of water per watering should be good in the case of a 3g or 5g shrub. Maintain 3-4" of mulch so the soil moisture will last longer.

Winds in the summer can cause this wilting episodes but they normally recover from the wilting episodes on their own by night or morning. You can be proactive and water them the night before a day that will be windy.
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