This year has been good for hydrangeas and, with such a variety perfect for the Lowcountry's weather, here are a few ...

Bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla), including the popular lacecap and mophead varieties, come in blue, pink, and purple shades, with thick, shiny leaves, and bloom on old wood. Mophead ...

They tend to be more compact than bigleaf hydrangeas and have smaller leaves ... More hydrangea tips to keep in mind Here are a few tips that may help you decide which type to choose.

hydrangea roots start to die and the plant’s leaves may wilt and develop dark splotches. Choosing the right hydrangea varieties for your specific growing zone will help you avoid temperature ...

I checked with the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Plant Health Care supervisor, who has seen this same problem in some of the Garden’s hydrangeas this spring. Your description fits the damage we see ...

Other examples include ‘BloomStruck’ (shown above) and ‘Pop Star’ reblooming hydrangea varieties, which have thicker leaves that help them absorb the sun’s rays better, says McEnaney.

Q: The new leaves on my hydrangea shrub recently turned brownish ... as I don’t have lots of ground space. What types can I try? A: Depending on the container size, there can be lots of ...