Leaf Wrap Hydrangea. Learn how to protect your mophead (hydrangea macrophylla) hydrangeas over the winter so the shrub & flower buds are ready to go in spring. Bubble wrap (to avoid plastic waste, try to use the same pieces every year) coconut fiber or jute fabric; You can loosely wrap your hydrangeas in burlap and either tie it in a knot, or loosely “sew” it along the sides with some garden twine and a large needle. For this method of hydrangea winter care, you’ll need: While your hydrangea plants need protection for winter conditions, they also need steady air circulation. There’s no need to remove the burlap even on warm days. While some hydrangeas bloom on both new and old wood, it's a good idea to wrap the mophead/bigleaf varieties regardless of which type of wood they bloom on. Hydrangea leaves are frost sensitive so they’ll wilt and eventually drop off when cold temperatures arrive, regardless of whether or not the plant is covered. Skip to main content toggle menu Be sure to choose a material for your plant cages that will allow air to flow through easily, such as burlap. Wrap burlap around the stakes to create a cage for your hydrangeas.
There’s no need to remove the burlap even on warm days. Be sure to choose a material for your plant cages that will allow air to flow through easily, such as burlap. While your hydrangea plants need protection for winter conditions, they also need steady air circulation. Hydrangea leaves are frost sensitive so they’ll wilt and eventually drop off when cold temperatures arrive, regardless of whether or not the plant is covered. Learn how to protect your mophead (hydrangea macrophylla) hydrangeas over the winter so the shrub & flower buds are ready to go in spring. While some hydrangeas bloom on both new and old wood, it's a good idea to wrap the mophead/bigleaf varieties regardless of which type of wood they bloom on. Bubble wrap (to avoid plastic waste, try to use the same pieces every year) coconut fiber or jute fabric; Skip to main content toggle menu You can loosely wrap your hydrangeas in burlap and either tie it in a knot, or loosely “sew” it along the sides with some garden twine and a large needle. For this method of hydrangea winter care, you’ll need:
Rachel the Gardener Time to wrap hydrangeas for the winter.
Leaf Wrap Hydrangea There’s no need to remove the burlap even on warm days. While some hydrangeas bloom on both new and old wood, it's a good idea to wrap the mophead/bigleaf varieties regardless of which type of wood they bloom on. Learn how to protect your mophead (hydrangea macrophylla) hydrangeas over the winter so the shrub & flower buds are ready to go in spring. There’s no need to remove the burlap even on warm days. For this method of hydrangea winter care, you’ll need: Skip to main content toggle menu Be sure to choose a material for your plant cages that will allow air to flow through easily, such as burlap. You can loosely wrap your hydrangeas in burlap and either tie it in a knot, or loosely “sew” it along the sides with some garden twine and a large needle. While your hydrangea plants need protection for winter conditions, they also need steady air circulation. Wrap burlap around the stakes to create a cage for your hydrangeas. Bubble wrap (to avoid plastic waste, try to use the same pieces every year) coconut fiber or jute fabric; Hydrangea leaves are frost sensitive so they’ll wilt and eventually drop off when cold temperatures arrive, regardless of whether or not the plant is covered.