Zone 9 Hydrangeas Growing Hydrangeas In Zone 9 Gardens

Afternoon shade is extremely important if you wish to grow hydrangeas in zone 9. Hydrangeas are hardy from zones 4 through 9, and the heat in zone 9 means hydrangeas need extra protection. Because hydrangeas prefer moist, well-draining soil, they need a shady spot to keep the soil from drying out too quickly.

What is the best hydrangea for Zone 9?
Are hydrangeas evergreen in Zone 9?
What zone is best for hydrangeas?
Do Hydrangeas like sun or shade?
Can hydrangeas grow in Zone 9?
Do hydrangeas lose their leaves in Zone 9?
What is the most hardy hydrangea?
Are hydrangeas poisonous to dogs?
How do you prune hydrangeas in Zone 9?
Will hydrangeas grow in zone 10b?
What side of the house do you plant hydrangeas?
Where do hydrangeas grow in Zone 9?

What is the best hydrangea for Zone 9?

Popular Hydrangeas for Zone 9 Gardens

Oakleaf Hydrangea – If you live in an arid part of zone 9, such as California, the oakleaf hydrangea is a good choice. ...
Climbing Hydrangea – A vining variety of the plant, climbing hydrangeas can grow to be 50 to 80 feet in length (15-24 m.).

Are hydrangeas evergreen in Zone 9?

This hydrangea, native to the Philippines, is lovely scrambling over fences or ugly retaining walls, and particularly striking when it climbs up an evergreen tree, attaching itself by aerial roots. It is suitable for growing in zones 9 through 10.

What zone is best for hydrangeas?

Growing Hydrangeas

Botanical Name	Hydrangea spp.
Soil pH	Acidic, Neutral, Neutral to Slightly Alkaline, Slightly Acidic to Neutral
Bloom Time	Summer, Fall
Flower Color	Blue, Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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.

Can hydrangeas grow in Zone 9?

Do hydrangeas lose their leaves in Zone 9?

I live in Zone 9. Dear Ellen, Most hydrangeas are deciduous, and it is quite normal for them to lose their leaves in the late fall to winter. As soon as the spring days warm up, you should see the buds starting to swell and to leaf out.

What is the most hardy hydrangea?

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

Are hydrangeas poisonous to dogs?

According to the PetMD, hydrangeas are poisonous to cats and dogs, but a very large amount of hydrangea must be consumed by pets to become ill. Since symptoms are usually mild, cases often go unreported. Generally, if enough leaves, flowers or buds are eaten, an animal can suffer from diarrhea and vomiting.

How do you prune hydrangeas in Zone 9?

Prune the hydrangea in August, shortly after it finishes blooming. Remove dead branches, and cut one-third of the older stems back to the ground. Regular pruning controls the plant's shape and encourages bloom.

Will hydrangeas grow in zone 10b?

macrophylla, also called the bigleaf, French, garden or florist's hydrangea. Mopheads are rated to USDA cold hardiness zone 6. Gardeners in zone 10 can try hydrangeas in containers. Grow them in the shade or in cool sunrooms.

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.