Need a hardier hydrangea for your garden? Try growing a panicle hydrangea — a lower-maintenance, bold-blooming choice.

When it comes to choosing the best hydrangeas for shade, the first thing to note is that most varieties prefer being in partial shade anyway. If your yard gets direct sunshine for a few hours a ...

Because the buds are not present during the winter months, these varieties are less susceptible to bud loss due to spring frosts. Panicle hydrangea (H. paniculata) and smooth hydrangea (H.

For established plants, remove a few of the oldest stems too to encourage new growth that will flower next year. Paniculatas: The spectacular cone-shaped flowers of paniculata hydrangeas bubble up ...