Hydrangeas

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The best time to plant hydrangeas is in early spring or fall when temperatures are cooler, allowing roots to establish before extreme heat or frost.

Hello Donna!

The behavior you're observing with your hydrangea's flowers could be due to the specific variety you have. Some hydrangea varieties, such as the 'Endless Summer' or 'Forever & Ever' series, produce flowers that open one at a time, gradually blooming throughout the season. This is a normal characteristic of these varieties and not a sign of a problem. Thank you!

Hi Cindy!

The best time to plant hydrangeas is during early summer or fall, and this requires a few considerations, especially regarding soil and chosen location. Check out our ultimate guide page on how to plant and care for your hydrangeas. Thank you for your question!

Hydrangeas are rapid growers, averaging two feet or more of growth per year.

Here is a link that helps walk you through the different container sizes. Plant Container Sizes [https://plantaddicts.com/plant-container-sizes/]

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We offer hydrangeas that can grow in most states in the United States besides Alaska and Hawaii. The varieties we offer are cold hardy in growing zones 3-10 and can grow almost anywhere. Be sure to plant hydrangeas that can tolerate the growing zone you live in though, because not all hydrangeas can grow in all locations.

The best place to buy hydrangeas in the United States is from PlantAddicts.com. They have the best selection with over 80 unique varieties available, the best quality of hydrangea plants which are professionally grown in greenhouses, and the best hydrangea care advice online!

It really depends on the type of hydrangea. Some hydrangeas need more sunlight than others. If you are looking to grow a hydrangea in a shady location, we would recommend growing a hydrangea macrophylla (mophead or lacecap hydrangeas) hydrangea. If your area gets more than 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, we would recommend growing Hydrangea arborescens (smooth hydrangea) or Hydrangea paniculata (panicle hydrangea). Hydrangea quercifolia (oakleaf hydrangea) is also another excellent option for full sun locations, and those are also native to the United States.

Yes, hydrangeas will come back every year given they are growing in a location and growing zone that the plant can tolerate. Hydrangeas are deciduous perennial shrubs that will come back each year. Some gift hydrangeas will not, and some hydrangeas growing in pots, may not make it through the winter either without added protection.

All hydrangeas require quite a bit of moisture, especially during the hot summer months. The plants also need well-drained fertile soil. Different hydrangea types require different amounts of sunlight. Ensuring the plants get enough water and that the soil drains well are the two most important factors to consider before adding a hydrangea to your space.