In this week's podcast, Grumpy helps a reader choose the best hydrangea for their hometown. Plus, Grumpy’s gripe of the week.

Discover what makes hydrangea bushes so versatile and our top picks for full sun, shade, pots, cut flowers and more!

They said: “Technically it isn't a type of fertilizer that changes hydrangea flower colors, it’s soil amendments that change the soil pH.” They continued: “If you want pink hydrangea ...

Soil conditions can heavily influence the colour of hydrangea flowers, with acidity levels and the availability of aluminium in the soil affecting the colour of the blooms. Pink hydrangeas favour ...

She said: “The most basic thing to understand about changing hydrangea colour from pink to blue or from blue to pink is soil pH. Acidic soil changes some hydrangeas so they grow blue flowers.

Hydrangeas are known for their big, beautiful cluster flowers, but many gardeners do not realise how easy it is to change ...

Yet, Heather Stoven from Oregon State University has issued a warning to gardeners: the secret to an abundance of hydrangea flowers lies in ample watering and steering clear of common gardening tasks.

a coral-pink floribunda, has a rich perfume with hints of Turkish Delight and mango, the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) said in its announcement. Grown by Harkness Roses, the flowers will ...

A similar flower growing in near-neutral soil will feature half of its flowers as blue and half as pink. You can do the same with any hydrangea designed to turn blue, like 'Nikko Blue' or 'Penny Mac.' ...