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HYDRANGEA DISPLAY GARDEN

With such a broad range of hydrangeas on the market, it’s handy to have this display of species and cultivars side by side.
Desired for their summer blooms and large white to pink/purple flower heads, hydrangeas range in size from 2′ to 8′ depending on the cultivar. Hydrangea paniculata cultivars are generally upright and flower best in full sun, while the mounded cultivars of the Japanese, H. macrophylla and H. serrata, do better in some shade. “Hydra” is Greek for “water or water serpent,” so sun or shade, hydrangeas need moist soil. Those most drought-tolerant are our native H. arborescens. Their coarse leaf texture (from big leaves) is a useful design contrast to fine textured shrubs.

Hydrangeas Explained

It’s hard not to be enchanted by the bountiful blooms and stunning flowers when you see an established specimen in the landscape. However, hydrangeas require different levels of care depending on the species to ensure they look as beautiful as they can be. You too can become a Hydrangea expert by learning a bit more about the six main types of hydrangea species that thrive in North America and can be planted with success.

More Hydrangea Videos

Es difícil no quedar encantado por las abundantes flores y las impresionantes flores cuando ves un espécimen establecido en el paisaje. Sin embargo, las hortensias requieren diferentes niveles de cuidado dependiendo de la especie para garantizar que se vean lo más hermosas posible. Usted también puede convertirse en un experto en hortensias al aprender un poco más sobre los seis tipos principales de especies de hortensias que prosperan en América del Norte y se pueden plantar con éxito.
In this Midwest Garden Pros video, we visit the Midwest Groundcovers Hydrangea Display Garden to talk about pruning. This video will touch on if your panicle Hydrangea needs pruning, the best time to prune, and how much to prune.

HYDRANGEA DISPLAY GARDEN

With such a broad range of hydrangeas on the market, it’s handy to have this display of species and cultivars side by side.
Desired for their summer blooms and large white to pink/purple flower heads, hydrangeas range in size from 2′ to 8′ depending on the cultivar. Hydrangea paniculata cultivars are generally upright and flower best in full sun, while the mounded cultivars of the Japanese, H. macrophylla and H. serrata, do better in some shade. “Hydra” is Greek for “water or water serpent,” so sun or shade, hydrangeas need moist soil. Those most drought-tolerant are our native H. arborescens. Their coarse leaf texture (from big leaves) is a useful design contrast to fine textured shrubs.

Hydrangeas Explained

It’s hard not to be enchanted by the bountiful blooms and stunning flowers when you see an established specimen in the landscape. However, hydrangeas require different levels of care depending on the species to ensure they look as beautiful as they can be. You too can become a Hydrangea expert by learning a bit more about the six main types of hydrangea species that thrive in North America and can be planted with success.

More Hydrangea Videos

Es difícil no quedar encantado por las abundantes flores y las impresionantes flores cuando ves un espécimen establecido en el paisaje. Sin embargo, las hortensias requieren diferentes niveles de cuidado dependiendo de la especie para garantizar que se vean lo más hermosas posible. Usted también puede convertirse en un experto en hortensias al aprender un poco más sobre los seis tipos principales de especies de hortensias que prosperan en América del Norte y se pueden plantar con éxito.
In this Midwest Garden Pros video, we visit the Midwest Groundcovers Hydrangea Display Garden to talk about pruning. This video will touch on if your panicle Hydrangea needs pruning, the best time to prune, and how much to prune.
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