Get expert hydrangea care tips straight from the source! Whether it's planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing hydrangeas, get all the information you need from this guide.

Apr 1, 2025 · Make the soil more acidic (pH of 6 or lower) to get blue flowers, and amend it to be neutral or alkaline (pH of 7 or higher) to get pink flowers. Hydrangeas need a deep drink of …

Sep 9, 2024 · Lacecap, oakleaf, panicle, climbing, smooth, and large-leafed hydrangeas bring diverse texture, flower and foliage color, and form to the summer landscape. What all …

Feb 19, 2024 · Hydrangeas are easy to grow multi-stemmed perennial deciduous shrubs with colorful flowers and dense leafy foliage. Most hydrangea cultivars thrive in USDA zones 3 …

Most people believe that hydrangeas will bloom blue in acidic soils and pink in neutral to alkaline soils. However, soil pH is only one small factor in color change; there are actually three …

May 13, 2024 · Hydrangeas are a safe bet for almost any gardener. These easy-care shrubs blossom when summer is at its peak, and they flower for weeks, adding color and life to …

See our Hydrangea Growing Guide for information on how to plant and care for these flowering shrubs. Unrivaled in the shrub world for their beautiful flowers, these elegant perennial plants …

Knowing your hydrangea type is essential for proper care, as different species have unique pruning, watering, sunlight, and soil pH requirements. Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf …

Dec 26, 2022 · See the image below for the range of colors that Hydrangea macrophylla flowers tend to turn with various soil pH levels and tips on adjusting the pH towards the desired color. …

Dec 9, 2024 · Hydrangeas prefer a slightly acidic to neutral soil pH, between 6.0 and 7.0. If the soil pH is too low (acidic), it can cause nutrient deficiencies, while a high pH (alkaline) can lead …