Hydrangea Shrubs

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A thriving hydrangea bush stretches 3 to 5 feet up and across, producing many blooms during its long flowering period. Shop our collection of hydrangea plants for sale at Spring Hill Nurseries and add these perennials to your garden today! Do hydrangeas like sun or shade? Hydrangeas can be a little tricky to place! Some hydrangea varieties enjoy full sun while others enjoy a more shady location. Not all hydrangeas flourish in heavy afternoon sun, but panicle and climbing hydrangeas can handle it. Panicle hydrangeas really thrive in a full-sun environment. Macrophylla and serrata won't just wilt, they will burn up in full sun in hotter climates — so, provide those hydrangeas with afternoon shade. Oakleaf can take full sun, but, in warmer climates, they also require some afternoon shade. Hydrangeas are a varied bunch: check the recommendations on your specific plants. Do hydrangeas come back every year? Hydrangeas are perennial plants, meaning they'll rebloom every year with the right care! You'll want to place your hydrangeas in a well-drained, partly sunny location to provide them the best chance for a long and happy life. These plants need lots of water, especially for the first year or two after planting. They can also make use of a light fertilizing twice per year: just as buds start to push new growth, and again in the summer. Hydrangeas should not be fertilized after mid-August. This allows all new growth to harden off before cooler temperatures set in. In the fall, a little winterizing will help them bounce back faster and better than before. Before the first frost, cover the roots of your hydrangea plants to a depth of at least 18 inches with bark mulch, leaves, pine needles, or straw in the fall. With macrophylla and serrata varieties, you can actually cover a portion of the canes, as well. This insulation will help insure blooms next year by protecting the flower buds that have formed over the summer. Be sure to carefully pull back the mulch around the cane