Hydrangeas are well known for their large, colorful blossoms, and can be found growing in many areas of the world. There are many species and varieties of hydrangeas, which produce blossoms in a wide array of colors and shapes. They are relatively easy to grow, as long as you plant them in the right conditions as described below.

Pruning hydrangeas can help them retain a pretty shape and produce beautiful blooms year after year. Not all hydrangeas are pruned at the same time, so it's important to know what variety you have before you go outside with those pruning shears. if you prune your hydrangea at the wrong time of year, you could cut into next season's blooms. See Step 1 to learn when and how to prune your

Hydrangeas are lovely flowers that make a pleasant addition to your yard, garden, or home. If you’re growing hydrangeas, you may occasionally need to cut blooms either for an arrangement or to keep your plant looking great. Hydrangeas can be a little trickier to cut since they produce a sap that makes the cut flower wilt faster. However, there are a few easy techniques that will keep

Hydrangeas bloom blue (rather than pink) when they are grown in acidic soil. Sometimes hydrangeas will change color over time as acidity levels in the soil change. Therefore, if you want to maintain the blue color of the flowers, you will need to monitor the pH level of the soil and take measures to preserve its acidity. This can be done relatively easily by understanding the science

Hydrangeas are flowering deciduous plants that can range in size from small bushes to larger tree-like varieties. If you want to grow your own hydrangea plants, you can produce new specimens by growing hydrangeas from cuttings. Multiple propagation methods exist depending on whether you own the mother plant and how many cuttings you want to root.

Hydrangeas are prized for their vibrant blooms. What you might not know is that it’s possible to change the color of pink and blue varieties of hydrangeas by simply altering the pH level of your growing soil. Use diluted aluminum sulfate to increase the acidity of the soil and turn pink flowers a lustrous, silvery blue. If you want to transform your hydrangeas from blue to pink, spread

'Limelight' (Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight') is a panicle hydrangea that stays a bit shorter than the species. It has a more compact form, growing to a mature height of only 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 m), as opposed to the species' mature height of 8 to 15 feet (2.4 to 4.6 m). It is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8, withstanding average winter lows of −40 °F (−40 °C). When cared for

A good mulch will help to maintain soil moisture and reduce the need for time-consuming and expensive supplemental irrigation. Mulching also improves the look of the landscape and helps to keep marginally hardy hydrangeas alive throughout cold winters. This article will help you to choose the best mulch for your hydrangeas and show you how to apply it.

From mid-summer to early fall, you don't have to look far to find beautiful hydrangea bushes growing in flower gardens, around fence borders and in front yards. These perennials produce large clusters of small flowers in varying shades of pink, blue, purple, white or a combination of colors that last well into autumn. Read on to learn how to plant, care for and dry hydrangeas so you can