These dramatic hydrangea blooms will be the star of your summer garden. Gratysanna/Getty Images Hydrangeas are one of the most beloved shrubs to plant in the garden, with their dramatic, long-lasting ...
The results are in. Several weeks ago I asked readers to relate their experiences with Endless Summer hydrangea. Few plants have received such national publicity since Wave petunias. But does Endless ...
Hydrangeas are one of the most popular flowers in the United States, thanks to their big, bouncy blooms that come in lovely shades of pink, blue, white, purple, and beyond. To get even more out of ...
Pruning: prune your Endless Summer hydrangeas in late spring once the hydrangea is actively growing, just as the buds are starting to break. At this stage prune out any damaged or dead stems, which ...
Different species of hydrangeas grow in a range of climates across the U.S., but if you associate the flowers with Cape Cod, you’re probably thinking of the “endless summer” variety. It’s the sheer ...
You see them in every field of interest. Techno-junkies, gadget monkeys, car crazed thrill seekers, tchotchke hoarders. There are collectors for everything, including plants. I admit to being plant ...
Key Points Deadhead hydrangeas early; prune timing depends on whether they bloom on new or old wood.Protect plants with mulch, burlap, or cages in cold climates; move potted hydrangeas indoors below ...
Every few years, a great plant is introduced that shocks the gardening world. Endless Summer hydrangea is such a plant. Dad was the head gardener in my family, but it was Mom who instilled a great ...
A craze for a new kind of flowering plant has taken root in Fargo-Moorhead. The Endless Summer hydrangea, first cultivated in a Twin Cities suburb two decades ago and now in mass production, is the ...
If you're looking for a vibrant pop of color to add to your small garden, Summer Crush bigleaf hydrangea (hydrangea macrophylla 'bailmacfive') is a winner. Mopheads bloom in either neon purple or ...
Due to the high pH soil in the Kansas City area, the bigleaf hydrangea usually blooms pink. To get the blue shade, lower the pH with sulfur. Courtesy Johnson County Research and Extension A commonly ...