Which compost for hydrangea peniculata (moonlight)?

[Totorara]

Hello
I am about to report a hydrangea peniculata moonlight but I can’t remember the appropriate compost. Can’t seem to find an answer on line and was just given 3 different answers at my garden centre. Thanks in advance

 

[LIcenter]

The only time a special compost is recommended is for a hydrangea with blue flowers. In that case you would use 'Ericaceous compost' For the rest, regular compost is fine.

 

[Totorara]

The only time a special compost is recommended is for a hydrangea with blue flowers. In that case you would use 'Ericaceous compost' For the rest, regular compost is fine.

 

[Totorara]

Thank you so much. I was advised and so duly bought John Innes no 2. Is that ok ?

 

[LIcenter]

Thank you so much. I was advised and so duly bought John Innes no 2. Is that ok ?

Yes that is fine. Quite honestly, you can use any and all of the composts out there. It's only makes a difference in blue flowering hydrangea's as what to use.

 

[jenner]

What he said. Ericaceous compost is recommended to keep blue hydrangeas blue. When I planted my hydrangea that I got from orchid republic studio city, I only put a little amount of compost. Then I added some vit E because I heard that it will help my plant get established.