Big leaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) have large colorful flowers and are very popular even though they are the least hardy type. Most gardeners will find greater success with Panicle Hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata). Unlike big leaf hydrangeas, their blooms are not affected by soil pH.
Smooth hydrangeas (Hydrangea arborescens) are another easy-to-grow, cold-hardy type. The saucer-shaped blooms are unlike other hydrangeas and have a unique, lacy elegance. Smooth hydrangeas are adaptable to most soils, and will grow in sun or partial shade.
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It is one of the earliest blooming hydrangeas, and is in full bloom before others have even begun to open. Plant it with Limelight for months of flowers.
Hydrangeas produce beautiful flowers from mid-summer through fall. If you've been afraid to try hydrangeas because they seem complicated, don't be. Wherever you garden, there's a hydrangea for you.
Most panicle hydrangeas have white flowers, but newer varieties have more colors.
Hydrangeas are among the most popular of plants. Their huge midsummer flowers can almost stop traffic, but may be tricky to grow. With careful selection, virtually all gardeners can enjoy hydrangeas.
Most panicle hydrangeas have white flowers, but newer varieties have more colors. Smooth hydrangeas (Hydrangea arborescens) are another easy-to-grow, cold-hardy type. Hydrangeas produce beautiful flowers from mid-summer through fall.
When choosing a plant, note the type of hydrangea. Big leaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) have large colorful flowers and are very popular even though they are the least hardy type. The blooms often fail because of a hard winter, an untimely frost or inappropriate pruning.
Most gardeners will find greater success with Panicle Hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata). These hydrangeas bloom every year, even after hard winters, late frosts, or overzealous pruning. Unlike big leaf hydrangeas, their blooms are not affected by soil pH.
