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Southerners love hydrangeas. The only thing better? Hydrangeas in containers. These gorgeous blooming shrubs are Southern garden staples, and we have plenty of ideas for your hydrangea container gardens this year. Whether you are planting French (a.k.a bigleaf) hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla), smooth hydrangea (H. arborescens), oakleaf hydrangea (H. quercifolia), panicle hydrangea (H. paniculata), or mountain hydrangea (H. serrata), we’ll help you get you containers in top-notch shape and…

Like many things in the garden, the best time to prune hydrangeas depends on several factors. To get the timing right, you need to identify what type of hydrangea you have. Learn how from the experts at Gardener's Supply in Vermont.

In one of my previous posts I asked everyone to complete a Hydrangea survey to give me a better idea what type of plants I should be looking for, breeding and introducing. The survey was primarily about Hydrangea macrophylla and its cultivars. One comment that caught my attention went something like this: I think instead of forcing Hydrangea macrophylla to do something they weren’t designed to do, we should focus the hardy species that bloom on new wood, like Hydrangea paniculata and…

We are pleased to be one of very few sources for the tree form of this award-winning Hydrangea. Large, creamy white flowers turn pink then strawberry red, and they stand out brilliantly on a tree that tops out at 7'. 'Renhy' PP 20,670 Hydrangea is a valuable genus of some 100 species of shrubs and vines grown for their large and very showy flower heads. Hydrangeas are at their best in summer and fall—quiet time for most woody plants—and are worth having for that reason alone. For more…

When it comes to blooming, Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha® hydrangea can't stop, won't stop! At first glance, it would appear that we decided to introduce this beautiful mountain hydrangea solely for its waterlily-like double florets. But that's only part of the story - it's also a prolific rebloomer. All summer long, it devotes its energies to creating flower buds on its new growth so that you have a constant supply of fabulous blooms from early summer through frost. Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha® hydrangea will…

Proven Winners - Island Luau combination container recipe containing Lucia® Dark Blue - Lobelia erinus, Supertunia® Limoncello - Petunia hybrid, Supertunia...

Compact perennial plant bears flower panicles of ivory florets that deepen to pink and red in sun to part shade gardens or landscapes. Blooms summer to fall.

Fire Light Tidbit is a dwarf hydrangea similar to BOBO® for the front of the border with a bun-shaped habit and proportionately sized, rounded blooms. The late-season blooms emerge a creamy, light green-white and quickly begin to turn raspberry pink, creating a pleasing blend of colors not seen before. Fire Light Tidbit reaches 2-3 feet tall and 3 feet wide at maturity, it is hardy in zones 3-8. Plant in partial to full sun in northern climates and part sun (4+ hours daily) in southern…

Proven Winners - Cityline® Rio - Bigleaf hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla blue pink purple depends on soil plant details, information and resources.

Tuck this early blooming bee balm into the front of your flower border to create a colorful swath of magenta purple flowers. Butterflies and hummingbirds will adore it!

One of the very best reblooming daylilies. Lightly fragrant, lemon yellow flowers open fully just above the relatively short clump of attractive green foliage. Blooms early in the daylily season and continues through the heat of summer into fall. Use in mass plantings or anywhere low maintenance perennials are needed.

Romantic ruffles made elegant with a creamy, dreamy colour. Just a glance is all it takes to see that French Vanilla Hibiscus can turn dull displays into fashionable feature beds. Boasting the newest colouration in the SUMMERIFIC® series, the 7–8" blooms boast a rich custard-yellow hue accented with ruffled edges and a prominent red eye. Plus, it retains its yellow tones longer that previous varieties with a similar palette. A compact form and naturalizing habit make it ideal for butterfly…

Huge 7”, ruffled flowers are white with a deep red eye with petals that are edged with blush pink. These feminine flowers are produced all over the polished, upright, shrub-like clump of bright green foliage.