Can hydrangeas be exposed to the sun? What should I do if they wilt in the sun?

Can hydrangeas grow in the sun?

Hydrangeas can be exposed to the sun, but it needs to be done appropriately and they cannot be exposed to strong sunlight for a long time. Reasonable exposure to the sun can promote their vigorous growth, the leaves will become thicker and greener, and the flowers will be more numerous and brighter, so about 5-6 hours of sunlight per day is sufficient.

Hydrangea Growth Light

Hydrangea is a semi-shade flower, but it prefers sunlight. It needs sufficient light when growing. It can usually accept scattered light. In summer, it needs to take shade measures. In winter, it can be placed outdoors to receive full-sunlight maintenance.

Hydrangeas are afraid of excessive exposure to the sun, so when exposed to sunlight in the summer, it is necessary to avoid noon. It is best to expose them to sunlight in the morning or evening. This way, they can have sufficient light to grow and avoid sunburn.

What to do if hydrangea wilts in the sun

Hydrangeas cannot tolerate excessive exposure to the sun, so if they wilt, they need to be shielded from strong light in time and moved to a semi-shaded environment for maintenance. After being sunburned, they will become dehydrated and need to be replenished with water in time, and water should be sprayed around the plant to lower its temperature.