Big leaf hydrangea

Hydrangeas are a no-fail shrub for Northwest gardens. Flower colors include white, pink, blue and lilac. A few are actually called "red" but the color is more an intense pink segueing into claret. Flowers can begin in shades of green, turning to deep blue, and finishing up in a shade of maroon.

Big leaf Hydrangeas bloom on old and new wood so you need to protect the next season's flower buds that form in the fall. In July remove some stems, then in fall shear off the top third off your plant. Late November or early December, it is very important mulch heavily, or even better, tie the branches together and wrap with burlap. Fill in the burlap cage with mulch. In the Spring uncover when you do your perennials. Once the stems produce leaves, cut out all dead ones and prune it back to…

The right mix of light, nutrients, and water (plus winter protection) can ensure abundant blooms.

Naming a favorite flower on this gloriously beautiful planet can be a tall order but it is a challenge I can meet in an instant. My absolute favorite flower is the hydrangea. Of course a hydrangea flower can look very different depending on the type of plant in question. There are actually six different types […]

Wait until early spring to prune repeat blooming big leaf hydrangeas, like Endless Summer. Remove winter killed stems back to healthy buds, usually ground le...

From planting to pruning and caring in between, here is the ultimate guide for your hydrangeas. Ladies across the South are gaga for hydrangeas. Men are tittering too. "How do I grow hydrangeas?" they implore. "May I cut my hydrangeas? Can I turn their blooms any color I want?" Relax, ladies and gents. Grumpy has come to the rescue.

Learn tips growing hydrangeas - Specifically Hydrangea Macrophylla, how you can get them to grow and bloom in your garden and alternative choices too. #hydrangeas #gardeningtips #shrubs #floweringplants

It’s just not a Southern garden without a hydrangea or two. There are countless reasons that Southern-favorite hydrangeas are ubiquitous in the garden, so read on to find out why. #gardening #hydrangeas #landscaping #care #southernliving

The size of the flower heads make hydrangeas a favorite with gardeners. Hydrangea care involves control of sunlight, adequate moisture and proper pruning.

Hydrangeas are the most googled shrub on the internet. And it seems that blue or pink mophead Hydrangeas (H. macrophylla) cause the most swooning. Except, that is, in colder zones where frustrated gardeners stare at large leafy shrubs with few or no flowers. Pruning at the wrong time could be the culprit (if pruning to…