Hydrangeas are a popular choice among gardeners and can fill a front or back yard with an abundance of beautiful blooms. Their bold flower heads in blues, pinks and whites look stunning in cottage and ...

Hydrangeas can be a charming and versatile addition to your landscape, whether you have a whimsical cottage garden, a wild meadow garden, or a veggie-filled potager. Many gardeners love to grow ...

SEATTLE — One of the most popular shrubs in Northwest gardens is Hydrangea. There are quite a number of varieties to choose from and new incredibly beautiful ones are showing up at nurseries every day ...

Bigleaf hydrangeas thrive in morning sun, afternoon shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Regular fertilization and watering are crucial for healthy growth and blooms. Prune after flowering, but avoid ...

Bloom color is generally controlled by soil pH and aluminum availability. Only certain hydrangeas can change color, and some ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With rounded blooms resembling pom-poms and flowers that range from cornflower blue to soft purple and ...

Q: I have a row of blue hydrangeas but a couple of them bloomed purplish pink this year. How do I make them go back to blooming blue? A: Changes in soil pH cause certain types of hydrangeas to change ...

The pigment in hydrangea blooms can bind with aluminum, and this compound is responsible for the blue color. Aluminum is often present in garden soil in sufficient quantities, so you probably don’t ...

Hydrangeas are one of the only types of flowers that can change color. The change in hue happens in response to the availability of aluminum. These gorgeous landscaping plants are like pH alarms for ...

Before going any further, we should mention that not all hydrangeas are capable of changing color. The ones with this ability include some Bigleaf hydrangeas (H. macrophylla)—especially Mophead and ...