One of the most loved summer-flowering shrubs is the hydrangea, particularly a bigleaf variety. Planting hydrangeas is a very rewarding gardening activity. The hydrangea is a traditional gardener’s favorite and the immense, showy blooms add long-lasting color even when many other perennials have faded. Propagating hydrangea is most usually carried out by layering or by … Read more
Everyone loves the hydrangea and thinks of the giant mophead or the more delicate but equally spectacular lacecap varieties. Gorgeous, long-lasting blooms that seem to go on and on throughout the summer. But when the blooms have faded, uncertainty abounds as to what is the correct approach to take. Which Types of Hydrangea Can You … Read more
With their spectacular and long-lasting summer color, it’s hardly surprising that the hydrangea is one of the most popular garden flowers. The most widely grown hydrangea is the mophead, which comes in either white, pink, or – in very acidic soil – blue. But there are other varieties too, each of which is worth growing … Read more
Like millions of gardeners worldwide, you have decided to include a hydrangea shrub in your planting scheme. It’s hardly surprising that the hydrangea is probably the most widely grown, flowering shrub. The flowers seem to go on forever, the magnificent blooms herald “Summer” like no other plant, and unlike many other beautiful flowers, the hydrangea … Read more
Beautiful and huge flower heads are the main reasons that gardeners around the world adore their hydrangea plants. Being relatively easy to grow and care for just makes them even more lovable. You can encourage your hydrangeas to produce a greater abundance of flowers, and even bigger blooms so that you can enjoy their magnificent … Read more
In the vast majority of cases, discoloration on the leaves of your hydrangea plant will not cause any long-lasting or serious damage to your shrub. Usually, the flowers are unaffected. However, because leaf blemish is not attractive and is also a sign that all is not well with your shrub, it is advisable to consider … Read more
Hydrangeas are relatively easy to grow and usually require little in the way of maintenance. They are deciduous plants that are not very attractive during the winter. The old branches look woody and often dead, although they will bounce back to life in the spring. Nevertheless, some varieties are more tender than others and if … Read more
A favorite in the garden, hydrangea flower can provide you with a spectacular show of blooms, and with favorable growing conditions, this summer display can go on for weeks on end. Although the hydrangea is a relatively easy plant to grow successfully, there are some diseases of hydrangeas that can occur with all parts of … Read more
Nothing shouts summer louder than the spectacular blooms of the mophead hydrangea. For so long, these hydrangea shrubs have been and still remain a gardener’s favorite. With so many varieties and cultivars to choose from, there is definitely a hydrangea for your growing space, whether it is large or small, in shade or sun. But … Read more
Have you ever come across a cluster of dinky flowers but it is as radiant as a star? Maybe pentas flowers are the earth-side stars that have fallen from the sky! These star shaped flowers come in many different colors. Pentas plants also have unique meanings and symbolism that are truly a marvel to every … Read more