Hydrangeas are gorgeous, hardy shrubs that can take the summer heat and chilly winter temperatures relatively well. The large flowers can last up to 20 growing seasons with some proper care ...

while smooth hydrangeas bud in spring. As hydrangea plants mature, they grow new lengths of stem. Panicle hydrangeas bloom on that new stem growth throughout the years. Pro tip: Before you buy ...

This is because the shrubs are easy to maintain, reliably bloom, and are fast-growing. The ease of care extends to pruning, ...

These varieties bloom on new wood, meaning the blooms come on stems that grow new each year. Other hydrangeas bloom on what is called “old wood,” meaning the buds for next year’s flowers are ...

If you live in an area that gets snow, you may not need to water your plants again until spring. However, hydrangeas growing in mild climates may need to be watered lightly throughout the winter ...

Plants constantly freezing and thawing in winter is one of the common ways they can die to grow hydrangeas somewhere shady as it is more likely to have a stable temperature. Louise said ...