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How to grow hydrangeas
Learn how to grow beautiful hydrangeas in your garden with these easy tips! Get the best advice on planting, watering, mulching, fertilizing and pruning for gorgeous blooms.
Category Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas, with their opulent blooms and captivating color-changing abilities, are a gardener’s dream. From the iconic mophead and delicate lace-cap varieties to the panicle and oakleaf types, hydrangeas offer a rich tapestry of forms and hues. Intriguingly, many hydrangea blossoms change color based on soil pH, making them nature’s litmus test.
This section invites you to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of hydrangeas. Discover care tips, delve into the different varieties, and explore the magic behind their chameleon-like blooms. Whether you’re a seasoned hydrangea enthusiast or new to these botanical treasures, a world of wonder awaits.
Climbing hydrangea care
Good climbing hydrangea care starts with selecting a planting location with moist, free-draining, slightly acidic…
Climbing hydrangea problems
The most common problem with climbing hydrangeas is the lack of blooms. This is usually…
Climbing hydrangea shade tips
Hydrangeas planted in the shade generally grow more slowly than those planted with a bit…
10 climbing hydrangea varieties
Climbing hydrangeas are not available in as many different cultivars as most other types, but…
Oakleaf hydrangea growth rate
Oakleaf hydrangea shrubs typically grow about 1-2 feet taller each year until they reach their…
What to plant with oakleaf hydrangea
Start by choosing large permanent companion plants to plant with your oakleaf hydrangea, including shade…
Pruning oakleaf hydrangea
Oakleaf hydrangeas are best pruned in the summer, right after the flowers on the shrub…
5 popular oakleaf hydrangea varieties
Oakleaf hydrangeas are absolutely marvelous, and there are quite a few top-notch cultivars to choose…
Do hydrangeas bloom all summer?
Only certain varieties of hydrangea growing in their optimal climates can bloom all summer. In…
Hydrangea tree in winter
To care for a hydrangea tree in winter, keep it well-watered until the ground freezes.…
How big does a hydrangea tree get?
Hydrangea trees typically grow to reach 6-8 feet tall with a canopy width of 4-6…
How to plant a hydrangea tree
To plant a hydrangea tree, start by finding a planting location that receives the right…