Archive for the 'Hydrangea' Category

Lacecap Hydrangea

Most of the hydrangeas that you see in yards are the mop-head type with dramatic large heads of color. The lacecaps give a more delicate ethereal look to your plantings.

Wednesday, February 21st, 2007

Blue-lavender Hydrangeas

I am going to be filling my yard with hydrangeas this year. I love the big, bold leaves and the long-lasting flowers. In some hydrangea varieties, blue or pink flowers can be produced by regulating soil pH - blue by adding aluminum sulfate to the soil or pink by adding lime.
Another thing that […]

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

Purple Hydrangea

This hydrangea makes a stunning addition to your garden.
There have been some advances in hydrangeas in the last few years - providing hydrangeas that bloom on both old and new wood. The “Endless Summer” hydrangeas bloom early and bloom continuously until frost. I have some of these in my yard and they were […]

Saturday, February 10th, 2007

Florists Hydrangeas start the Hydrangea season!

Hydrangeas with their large mopheads and lacecaps are a familiar site in most parts of the country during the summertime. I have had success with planting the florist hydrangeas outside and having them grow and bloom for many years. Here is a photo of one of the lovely florist hydrangeas that I found […]

Thursday, February 8th, 2007