Hydrangeas For Zone 8 Tips On Choosing The Best Zone 8 Hydrangeas

Can hydrangeas grow in Zone 8?

Those who live in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone 8 may wonder about growing hydrangeas for zone 8. The answer is an unconditional yes. Each type of hydrangea shrub thrives in a range of hardiness zones.

What is the most beautiful hydrangea?

Top 15 Most Beautiful Hydrangea Flowers

Hydrangea Aspera Rocklin: ...
Hydrangea Macrophylla Konigstein: ...
Hydrangea Macrophylla Lemmonhoff: ...
Hydrangea Macrophylla Nikko Blue: ...
Hydrangea Macrophylla Taube: ...
Hydrangea Quercifolia Munchkin: ...
Hydrangea Macrophylla Alpengluhen (Glowing Embers): ...
Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Forever Pink:

What are the hardiest hydrangeas?

Hydrangea paniculata is one of the hardiest species; it thrives in Zones 4-8.
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Outstanding Panicle Hydrangea Varieties

'Bombshell' is a dwarf selection that grows three feet tall and four feet wide. ...
'Grandiflora' is sometimes called peegee hydrangea. ...
'Limelight' bears light lime-green flowers from midsummer to fall.

What is the best location for hydrangeas?

Where to plant hydrangeas: The best location is one that receives morning sun and afternoon shade. If you live further north, they will tolerate more sun (possibly full sun all day). Consider mature size, give it plenty of room to grow.

What side of the house do you plant hydrangeas?

It's recommended to plant Hydrangeas on the side of the house that receives adequate light and coolness. Prepare the soil at the left side if much sunlight comes through that side of the house for Hydrangeas. And it's not only hydrangeas that can live beside the house, other plants can as well.

Do Hydrangeas like sun or shade?

In general, for most hydrangeas except the panicle types, plan to give hydrangeas both sun and shade. Morning sun with afternoon shade works beautifully in the South and warmer regions. In these zones, afternoon sun sizzles and can easily fry hydrangeas.

Do Hydrangeas like coffee grounds?

Coffee Grounds are great for Hydrangeas, Camillias and Roses! Don't throw out those used coffee grounds. There are lots of ways to put them use in your garden. And more to the point, there are certain plants, such as hydrangeas, Camellias and roses that just love them!

What should I plant in front of hydrangeas?

Azaleas and boxwood shrubs will look good planted in front of hydrangeas. Azaleas blossoms will provide early color. You can select your favorite blossom color since the azalea blooms will have faded before your hydrangea is flowering.

What month do hydrangeas flower?

Shrubs like hydrangeas flower from mid to late summer on the previous year's growth. Mophead and lacecap hydrangeas will bloom satisfactorily with little attention, but regular pruning encourages new, vigorous growth that can produce a better display.

What can I substitute for hydrangeas?

As a substitute for hydrangeas, I suggest three shrubs that have multi-seasonal interest; feed birds, butterflies, and bees; and are appropriate for our climate (all are hardy in Zone 6b) and soil. First, the red twig dogwood (Cornus sericea) provides year-round interest.

Are hydrangeas high maintenance?

Growing hydrangeas really isn't too demanding. Once you get the plants settled in the right spot, these are low-maintenance plants that bring on the floral fireworks with little ongoing care. Hydrangea maintenance depends in part on where you garden. ... While plants are still dormant, tackle transplanting hydrangeas.

Do any Hydrangeas like full sun?

Can hydrangeas grow in full sun? Hydrangeas like morning sun, but do not do well if they're in direct, hot afternoon sun. Partial shade in the later parts of the day is ideal for these beauties.

Is Miracle Gro good for hydrangeas?

Hydrangeas also require fertilization to thrive; however, they don't require special fertilization. All-purpose Miracle-Gro fertilizer is well suited for hydrangeas. ... It's also important to prune hydrangeas after they blossom so that the shrubs can develop next year's flower buds.

Can hydrangeas take full afternoon sun?

Hydrangeas grow best in morning sun. Direct sun in the afternoon can burn the large, soft leaves. For this reason, a location where the plant gets some sun in the morning and none the rest of the day is best, but late afternoon sun probably won't hurt the hydrangea if it isn't in direct sunlight.

How can I tell if my hydrangea blooms on old or new wood?

Old wood is quite simply, last year's wood. Hydrangeas that bloom on old wood set their flower buds in late summer on stalks that have been on the plant since the previous year. Hydrangeas that bloom on old wood include the mophead, bigleaf (macrophylla), lacecap and oakleaf varieties.

Can you plant hydrangeas next to House?

Plant Your Hydrangeas

After choosing the location for a hydrangea in front of the house or in another spot in the front yard, get ready for planting. Hydrangeas do best when they are planted while dormant, so choose the early spring before the weather warms up or the fall after the temperatures start to cool.

Can I plant hydrangeas on the north side of the house?

If you wish to grow climbing plants against a north-facing wall, you have a narrower variety of choices, but climbing hydrangea is one woody climbing vine that blooms nicely, is well-behaved, and does well in shady areas.

Can I plant hydrangeas on the east side of the house?

Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) are among the flowers that thrive in eastern exposures of the landscape and need protection from the hot afternoon sun. ... Hydrangeas also grow well in containers as plants for the porch and patio.

Can hydrangeas get too much sun?

Too much sun exposure can cause your hydrangea shrubs to burn on its leaves and blooms. Also, be sure to put your fingers in the soil to see if it needs watering. We do recommend a soak versus light watering each day, but you should be sure that the soil is always moist – not wet – by sticking your fingers in the dirt.

Will hydrangeas grow back if cut down?

You can take a more relaxed attitude about pruning if you have hydrangeas that set flower buds on current season wood, like panicle and smooth hydrangeas. ... Even if you cut canes back to ground level during dormancy, the shrubs will grow back and produce blooms in spring.

How do I get my hydrangeas to bloom more?

How to Get More Smooth Hydrangea Flowers:

Plant smooth hydrangeas in full sun if the soil stays moist. ...
Water them during times of drought, especially during the heat of summer.
Amend the soil with organic matter (such as compost).
Prune stems back in early spring, just before new growth emerges.