VITAX HYDRANGEA COLOURANT 500GM

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Most plants in the garden thrive in soil with a pH between 6 and 7, but if you want to turn a pink hydrangea flower into a blue one (or keep a blue one the same colour), you’ll need to make sure the soil is more acidic. Whether you're simmering savoury stews, cooking up soul-warming soups, or preparing tender roasts, our range of slow cookers will make your autumn evenings unforgettable. Discover the perfect slow cooker to elevate your autumn culinary adventures today! Shop Slow Cookers > Always keep out of reach of children and wear protective gloves and eye protection where possible during use.

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Daniel is a gardener who has a long history working in landscaping and building trades. He completely redesigned his garden and is continually experimenting with new ornamental plants and products. Enhance your camping experience with our extensive range of camping gear. Stay warm with insulated sleeping bags and cosy sleeping mats as you spend a night under stars Shop Sleeping Equipment >Perfect for changing the colour of your hydrangeas from their natural pink colour, this colourant acidifies the soil to promote the growth of blue flowers. The colourant works best on pale pink flowers but can be used on darker flowers turning them a mauve colour.

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Vitax Hydrangea Colourant won’t feed your plants it will simply cause the flowers to change colour, so you might want to also use a general purpose plant food or Vitax Hydrangea Feed for the ultimate blooms. Features We are hugely proud and honoured to have a Royal Warrant of Appointment for the supply of fertilisers to the Household of HM The Queen, a mark we have had the privilege to hold since 1965. Hydrangeas that grow where iron or aluminium salts are present tend to change colour and produce blue flowers. Depending on the variety, pale pink hydrangeas will turn blue best with darker pink varieties turning to mauve or blue.Written by Daniel Woodley. Reviewed by horticulturist Elizabeth Smith. Published to Hydrangeas. Updated 1st March 2023. As the crisp autumn air settles in, ensure your laundry stays fresh and dry with our innovative range of indoor drying products. Say goodbye to the unpredictable weather and hello to a cosy and efficient way to keep your clothes in top condition. Shop Indoor Airers >

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When I tried this, I found that the ideal pH for blue hydrangeas is around or just below 5.5. At this level, blue hydrangea flowers stayed blue; pink turned blue, and red flowers turned purple. To change it from blue to pink (or from purple to red) you’ll need to reduce the acidic content in the soil by adding alkaline. Mix Hydrangea Colourant with the soil when potting in the proportion of one part to thirty parts of potting soil e.g. 250g in 7.5 litres. During growth water weekly with 30g Colourant per 5 litres of water. Hydrangea Colourant is most readily dissolved first in a little hot water. As the days grow shorter and darkness descends earlier, explore a stunning selection of LED garden lights & solar-powered lanterns, designed to enhance the beauty of your garden even after sunset. Shop Outdoor Lighting > The first step is to stop adding aluminium sulphate and mulch with regular compost rather than ericaceous compost.For both potted hydrangeas and those grown outside, simply mix Hydrangea Colourant with the soil in which the root system will develop. Vitax Hydrangea Colourant is the perfect product if you want to keep or even turn your Hydrangeas Blue. I used and preferred the powder as it was cheaper, lasted longer, and I’ve been told that the liquid can easily burn the leaves if spilt.

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The easiest way to change the pH, so it’s more acidic is to add aluminium sulphate in powder or liquid form. Best results are obtained with plants growing in acid soil, but if your soil is alkaline the proportions should be doubled. Hydrangeas growing in the presence of iron or aluminium salts will tend to change colour and produce blue flowers. Varieties naturally pale pink tend to blue best, the darker pink varieties turning to mauve/ blue. Best results are obtained with plants growing in acid soil. If the soil is alkaline the following proportions should be doubled. If you’re worried about your fertiliser changing the pH of the soil, choose a feed that was specifically formulated for hydrangeas.Hydrangeas will only produce blue flowers in acidic soil, and if your hydrangea is blue and you haven’t made any changes to the soil, it’s most likely because the soil is naturally acidic. Produces great results – pale pink get the best results with darker pink flowers turning to mauve or blue Pale pink varieties will tend to get the best results with darker pink flowers turning to mauve or blue. We are specialists in the supply of most essential things needed for successful gardening and growing. From fertilisers, plant foods, composts and lawn products to highly effective weedkillers and pest control products used by everyone from weekend gardeners and gardening enthusiasts to professional growers, groundsmen and greenkeepers.