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Sun Tolerant Hydrangea Plants

Smooth hydrangea (H. arborescens) – Smooth hydrangea is native to the eastern United States, as far south as Louisiana and Florida, so it is accustomed to warmer climates. ...
Bigleaf hydrangea (H. ...
Panicle hydrangea (H. ...
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Which hydrangeas do well in full sun?
Can hydrangea tolerate full sun?
Can Endless Summer hydrangeas take full sun?
What temperature can hydrangeas tolerate?
What side of the house do you plant hydrangeas?
How much sun can a hydrangea tolerate?
Do Hydrangeas like coffee grounds?
What happens if hydrangeas get too much sun?
Do Hydrangeas need lots of water?
Are Endless Summer hydrangeas hard to grow?
How fast do Endless Summer hydrangeas?
How do you keep Endless Summer hydrangeas blue?

Which hydrangeas do well in full sun?

For a full sun hydrangea, plant panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata). This is one of the more tolerant hydrangeas, putting up with heat, cold, drought and full sun. Panicle hydrangeas actually need at least five hours of full sun to flower their strongest. Just make sure you give the plants sufficient moisture.

Can hydrangea tolerate full sun?

Most hydrangeas prefer only morning sun. Yet one type of hydrangea can soak up the sun all day: the panicle hydrangea. While they can stand the sun, these do just fine in partial shade, too. Plus, panicle hydrangeas are the hardiest hydrangeas.

Can Endless Summer hydrangeas take full sun?

Endless Summer^® hydrangeas prefer morning sun and afternoon dappled shade. If they are planted in full sun, it may be too hot and intense for the blooms to produce. Also, over-watering and over-fertilizing your plants can inhibit bloom production.

What temperature can hydrangeas tolerate?

If these are the species in your garden, you don't have to worry about winter kill on hydrangea. They don't need protection unless the temperature dips below negative 30 degrees Fahrenheit (-34 C.).

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.

How much sun can a hydrangea tolerate?

An average rule of thumb is six hours of sunlight per day. However, hydrangeas growing in the south can perform on only three hours of sunlight.

Do Hydrangeas like coffee grounds?

If you're growing hydrangeas, use coffee grounds to affect their color. Coffee grounds add extra acidity to the soil around hydrangeas. ... Seedlings thrive off the nitrogen content in coffee, so give them a boost by making a natural fertilizer from the grounds.

What happens if 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.

Do Hydrangeas need lots of water?

Even though hydrangeas require more water than some other shrubs, they don't like to be over-watered. It is best to have moist soil and not wet soil. One reason hydrangeas get over-watered is when they wilt in the afternoon sun.

Are Endless Summer hydrangeas hard to grow?

Endless Summer Hydrangeas grow in Zones 4-8, able to thrive in more parts of the country than other hydrangea varieties. They are cold-hardy enough to withstand frost and can tolerate some heat. However, in warmer climates, they should receive minimal afternoon sun.

How fast do Endless Summer hydrangeas?

Growth Rate: Expect bushes to grow upward and outward by about one foot (30 cm) per year.

How do you keep Endless Summer hydrangeas blue?

Endless Summer has a formulated product that changes the color of your blooms. Color Me Pink^™ adds garden lime to the soil to raise the pH level and produce pink hydrangea flowers. Color Me Blue^™ adds soil sulfur to encourage blue hydrangea bloom development.