These southern gems are called Hydrangea macrophylla, or commonly known as bigleaf, French or snowball hydrangea. There are more than 500 known cultivars of bigleaf hydrangeas in the nursery trade ...

Hi Sue. Remarkably, two of my hydrangeas are blooming nicely now in September. This is unusual … is this because of the recent heat wave or the heavy rains we’ve had recently?

Bigleaf hydrangea responds to several light applications of fertilizer during the growing season. A general-purpose fertilizer, such as 8-8-8 or 10-10-10 applied at a rate of 1 pound (2 cups) per ...

The hydrangea's lace-cap blooms offer visual interest and curb appeal, making it a more eye-catching option for those who ...

“Hydrangeas can happily grow in pots—especially when you choose the right variety and container. With proper care, potted hydrangeas can be just as lush and beautiful as those planted in the ...

It's that time of the year when certain hydrangeas bloom. There are 30 different types of hydrangeas for sale. Here are the five most common types.

Winter/Cold Damage: Some hydrangea species can handle a whole lot of cold without even the least of a shiver.When I lived in Bangor, Maine it took no time at all to see that both the smooth ...

Hydrangea colors can change with soil composition. Here's what to know about changing your soil pH to get the hydrangea flower colors you want in your garden. Hydrangeas Are Nature’s Mood Ring ...

Winter/Cold Damage: Some hydrangea species can handle a whole lot of cold without even the least of a shiver.When I lived in Bangor, Maine it took no time at all to see that both the smooth ...

Bigleaf hydrangea does best in a part sun/shade mixture and prefers protection from the afternoon sun. It’s a fairly rapid grower that could reach a width of 6 feet when it’s mature.

BECAUSE OF MY GREAT GREEN THUMB. MY HYDRANGEAS ARE HAVING A BANNER YEAR. TURNS OUT SO ARE EVERYBODY. IT OFF BACK HERE. SO THAT’S WHAT I’VE REMOVED. PRUNING NOW MAY EVEN PRODUCE MORE BLOOMS BY ...