Hydrangeas are a garden favorite. Blue hydrangeas are in the same category as whale watching - elusive and spectacular. There are a few things we need to do to have blue hydrangea blossoms. First we ...

It’s a popular piece of garden folklore: Coffee grounds will change the color of hydrangea blooms, making them the dramatic blue many gardeners covet. The truth is more complicated, according to a ...

It is a great time of year for some southern garden hydrangeas. Something about the blue mop head hydrangeas gets the horticulture juices flowing. These southern gems are called Hydrangea macrophylla, ...

Hydrangeas are exceptional in that the color of their flowers can change depending on the availability of aluminum ions. Available aluminum ions make the flowers blue. Aluminum ions are most available ...

If you've always wanted pink and purple French hydrangeas but your plants stay stubbornly blue, try this soil amendment ...

Question: We were given a blue hydrangea as a gift and told it needs special soil to remain this color. What should I do? Answer: Keep the soil acidic and you should have continuing blue hydrangea ...

Hydrangeas one of the top ornamental plants in the country - but they have a special place in Cape Cod. Dubbed the signature plant of the area, the naturally acidic soil and mild winters of coastal ...

Hydrangeas are hugely popular flowering shrubs that can grow happily in pots and provide you with beautiful blooms as part of any container garden. More compact varieties mean it is possible to enjoy ...

Hydrangeas have a long tradition of use in shady Southern gardens. From late April through July, huge flower heads of light pink, pink, rosy-red, lavender, light blue, dark blue, bluish purple and ...

Bigleaf hydrangeas thrive in morning sun, afternoon shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Regular fertilization and watering are crucial for healthy growth and blooms. Prune after flowering, but avoid ...