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I am hard-pressed to name a shrub that matches the hydrangea for drama, splendor, and elegance in the garden. From the subtle white starry-shaped lacecap flower of ‘Hayes Starburst’ to the dramatic, large white globes of ‘Incrediball’ — one of my favorites — there’s a hydrangea to fit almost any spot in the garden.
Hydrangea
Hydrangea common names hydrangea or hortensia, is a genus of 70–75 species of flowering plants native to Asia and the Americas. By far the greatest species diversity is in eastern Asia, notably China, Korea, and Japan.
Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
Deciduous Shrub
4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Loose, Rich, Well-Drained Soil
Summer
Partial Shade
Hydrangea Articles
I’ll Dry Away: Preserve Your Hydrangeas
September 26, 2016
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Those beautiful hydrangea blooms will last much longer if you dry and preserve them. There are three popular methods for drying hydrangeas. Choose the one
How to Prune Hydrangeas
December 14, 2015
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I have searched the Internet on the topic of trimming hydrangeas and am still a little confused. My plants are huge and I want to
Forced Hydrangeas
December 1, 2014
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I received a blooming hydrangea for my February birthday. How do I care for it while I have it indoors and can I plant it
Hydrangeas Not Blooming
December 1, 2014
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My Hydrangeas did not bloom last year and it looks like they will not bloom again this year. They are in a mostly shaded area.
Re-Blooming Hydrangeas
December 1, 2014
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I have a follow-up question to your recent article about hydrangeas not blooming. While the explanations offered are helpful for old-fashioned varieties, I’d appreciate some
How to Grow Old-Fashioned Hydrangeas
December 1, 2014
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One of my favorite summer flowers is the old-fashioned, pompom shaped Hydrangea macrophylla. I can remember as a child being drawn to the cool shaded
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