Seasonal Tips

Hydrangeas Care Guide

Minor's carry a wide variety of Hydrangeas in tree, shrub and vine form. Blooming from June throughout September, the array's of white, pink and blues will bring an added splash of color to your garden after most other plants are no longer in bloom.

Following is a list included with care guides that Minor's carry.

Hydrangea arborescens - Smooth Hydrangea

'A.G. (Snowhill); 4'-7'h x 3'-5'w (white)
'Annabelle'; 4'-5'h x 3'-5' w (white)

This is a herbaceous plant, it will die down to the ground in winter. It should be trimmed to the ground in late fall. They have large white sphericial flowers,which begin to bloom in June through most of the summer. Prefers partial shade to full sun, needs added moisture in full sun, will grow in most soils. Can be used as cut flowers and also make beautiful dried flower arrangements.

Hydrangea macrophylla - Big Leaf Hydrangea

''All Summers Beauty' 3'-4'h x 4'-5'w (blue)
'Angles Blush'; 8'-12'h x 6'-10'w (pink to blue)
'Blue Bird'; 4'h x 4' w (blue)
'Nikko Blue'; 4'-5'h x 5' w (blue)
'Pink Elf'; 2' h x 3' w (pink w/white centers)

The flowers are broad flat topped from pink to blues. The blue variety needs acidic soil, this can be obtained by using aluminium sulphate to enhance the blue coloration. The pink varities need an alkaline soil, so if planting in acidic soils use lime to decrease the acidity. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Trim right after blooming. For winter protection mound 3"-4" of mulch around plant and trim plant down to 6" and cover with a rose cone.

Hydrangea petiolaris - Hydrangea Vine

The hydrangea vine grows 60'-80' but can be maintained at lower heights. A clinging vine that will cover rock piles, walls, arbors, and trees. The flowers are creamy white 6"-10" flat topped corymbs. Rich well drained soils used in full sun to full shade. Prune after flowering. Very slow to establish but once established it becomes a vigorous climber.

Hydrangea paniculata - Panicle Hydrangea
shrub and tree form

'Pink Diamond'; 4'-6' h (white becoming pink)
'P.G.'; 8'-15' h (white)
'P.G. Tardiva' ; 6'-8' h (white)
'P.G.'; tree form 8'-15' (white)
'P.G. Unique'; 6'-10' h x 6'-10' w (white)

The most adaptable of Hydrangeas. Large white panicle shape flowers borne in late summer to early fall. Prefers moist well drained soil in sun to partial shade. Shape in winter or in early spring. Good for dried flower arrangements.

Hydrangea quercifolia - Oak Leaf

'Oak Leaf'; 4'-6' h x 3'-5' w (white to purplish to bronze)
'Snow Queen'; 6'h x 5'w (white)

Large, erect panicle flowers with unusual oak shape leaves. This hydrangea has tremendous fall color; red to orangish brown to purple. Prune after flowering in late August while in full flower development. Plant in moist fertile soil conditions in sun or half shade. Wrap in burlap for winter protection, and add 3"-4" of mulch. If terminal buds are lost during winter, no flowers will produced the following season.

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