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How to Harvest a Hydrangea Bulb

Harvesting a hydrangea bulb requires digging the roots of the plant from the soil. This must be done carefully so as not to damage the blossoms or roots of the plant. Once harvested, the hydrangea can then be relpanted elsewhere, like in a planter or pot. This is an ideal solution if you're moving and want to bring the plant with you, or if you're harvesting the hydrangea to give to a friend as a gift.

Things You'll Need

Hydrangea plant
Gloves
Scooper
Pot
Soil
Fertilizer

Instructions

- 1
  Put on a pair of gardening gloves to keep soil from getting under your fingernails.
- 2
  Locate the bottom stem of the hydrangea plant. Use a scooper tool to dig a well around the stem so you can gently grasp the base of the plant.
- 3
  Dig two fingers along the bottom of the plant until you find its roots under the soil.
- 4
  Cup the roots in your fingers and gently lift upward, pulling the plant carefully from the soil.
- 5
  FIll a planter with soil and dig a 4 inch well at the center. Place the roots of the hydrangea in the well and cover with soil.
- 6
  Sprinkle fertilizer over the plant to encourage healthy growth.

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