Color ranks high in our decision to acquire a plant for the garden. We are told repeatedly that structure is the most important element, because flower color, even the color or pattern on foliage, is ...

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 one of the top ornamental plants in the country - but they have a special place in Cape Cod. Dubbed the signature plant of the area, the naturally acidic soil and mild winters of coastal ...

Are you up for a chemistry lesson today? I better say that up front because this phenomenon of manipulating the flower color of a hydrangea (and specifically we mean the cultivars of Hydrangea ...

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 ...

Electric blue and neon purple in The Garden Guy's hydrangeas made 2019 an unforgettable year in the garden. These colors came courtesy of Let's Dance Rave hydrangeas from Proven Winners. We've all ...

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 ...

Hydrangeas are a garden favorite. Blue hydrangeas are in the same category as whale watching - elusive and spectacular. There are a few things we need to do to have blue hydrangea blossoms. First we ...

When gardeners ask how they can change the color of their hydrangea flowers from pink to blue, I sometimes jokingly suggest they move to the east coast where the soils are acidic. Nebraska soils tend ...

Q: Now that my hydrangea is blooming, I see it’s not the color I prefer. Can I change that? How? A: I assume you have a bigleaf or mountain hydrangea (hydrangea macrophylla and serrata, respectively), ...