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Winner of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit! We are so pleased to be offering this gorgeous variety which many consider to be the best blue-flowered Rose of Sharon on the market.

Fall is the time for hydrangeas to begin preparing for dormancy. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with mulch.

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. Many times, Hydrangeas that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs.

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning hydrangeas or any plant for that matter.

The myth, the legend, the plant: Hydrangea Limelight! This unique panicle hydrangea revolutionized landscaping across North America. Screenings and hedges of hydrangeas would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape.

Soil pH will affect bloom color. Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good soaking due to the slow release of the water into the root-zone of the plant.

We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will retain entirely to much moisture and will cause the root system to rot.

It's an elegant addition to any garden. If the soil naturally contains aluminum and is acid (low pH) the color of the hydrangea will automatically tend toward shades of blue and/or purple.

If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on hydrangeas. Proper fertilization of your Let's Dance Rhythmic Blue Hydrangea will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide...

If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample should be taken and the fertilizer and trace elements matched to the needs of your soil.

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect.

Hydrangea Little Quick Fire, it is early blooming, flowering about a month before other hydrangeas. Screenings and hedges of hydrangeas would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape.

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Quick Fire Hydrangea a good deep watering. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life.

Endless Summer Bloomstruck Hydrangea is one of the hydrangeas that can be “customized” to suit your desires. For an organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around hydrangeas such as Endless Summer Bloomstruck Hydrangea.

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample should be taken and the fertilizer and trace elements matched to the needs of your soil.

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect.

If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample should be taken and the fertilizer and trace elements matched to the needs of your soil.

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition overall...

Let's Dance Moonlight Hydrangea is one of the hydrangeas that can be “customized” to suit your desires. For an organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around hydrangeas such as Let's Dance Moonlight Hydrangea.

Many times, Hydrangeas that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. Another reason for pruning hydrangeas such as Cityline Rio Hydrangea is to re-define the plant's...

Foamy White Stars The Alchemilla ‘Lady's Mantle', Alchemilla mollis, is a brilliant foamy clusters of tiny, star like flowers with velvety soft olive-green leaves. It is best used for edging with Coral Bells, Geraniums or Hostas.

Hostas are not only known for their flowers, they also provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. It flowers bloom from July to August. Hosta Albomarginata is a widely popular shade perennial with soft green leaves striped with white bands,...

Gorgeous in mass plantings but will not tolerate long periods of drought. Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid soft growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Astilbe Fanal plants that you...

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage.

Provides unmatched winter intrest especially when planted in front of a contrasting backdrop. ‘Baileyi' is minimal once established. The flush of growth that ensues will be a blazing fiery red…of course you won't really see it until the following...

In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Incrediball Hydrangea, it is important to determine what you need your Hydrangeas to do. Incrediball Hydrangea grows best if it is fertilized once or twice in the summer.

Although some authorities recommend special fertilizer mixes to get the maximum results, hydrangeas do amazingly well with a more relaxed approach. Commercial manure or compost can be applied yearly around the base of the hydrangea.