Hi Phil
I lived in Perth for some years and had hydrangeas in my garden.
As long as they are in shade or part shade they will be okay.
Keep the soil moist all the time and make sure you build up the soil as
they like rich soil.
Prune it back a bit in late winter or early spring and add some fertilizer.
happy gardening
cheers
Nancy

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I inherited my garden when I bought the house a couple of years ago,
and am (finally) getting around to doing something with the garden. I
am a novice gardener, but know a few basics as I've been renting all
my adult life and have never had to care for a garden.

I have a small plot (approx 5m x 1.4m) which I am currently preparing
for planting roses. As it's an odd shape, there is some room left
over. I have a hydrangea in a pot which is just starting to become
active. I can recall my parent's house having hydrangeas, but they
were in the garden (not potted). I am wondering if it would be
beneficial for the plant if I transplanted it into some of the spare
area I have in this plot or is it best to leave it in the pot? I want
to move the pot/plant anyway from it's current location.

If I do transplant, what sort of soil preparation will I need to do? I
am located in the northern suburbs of Perth and have typically sandy
soil which I know will need some building up.

Sorry for the 20 questions ) I've been lurking in this group for a
while now and hopefully with get shown the right way. I am quite happy
to do my own research and feel free to provide any links. A google
search has had limited results hence my query here.

TIA

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Phil
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