Hydrangeas are one of the only types of flowers that can change color. The change in hue happens in response to the availability of aluminum. These gorgeous landscaping plants are like pH alarms for ...

Hydrangeas are a popular choice among gardeners and can fill a front or back yard with an abundance of beautiful blooms. Their bold flower heads in blues, pinks and whites look stunning in cottage and ...

There's an old gardening myth that you can turn hydrangeas blue by burying pennies or nails in the soil. Unfortunately, this particular wisdom isn't true, but there are other ways you can change these ...

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 ...

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 ...

“I purchased some beautiful blue hydrangeas a few years ago, and they have not performed well since the first summer. The few flowers I do get are more of a pink color versus the blue color I ...

Changing hydrangea flower color with coffee grounds is a popular garden hack that could do more harm than good. It’s a popular piece of garden folklore: Coffee grounds will change the color of ...

Before going any further, we should mention that not all hydrangeas are capable of changing color. The ones with this ability include some Bigleaf hydrangeas (H. macrophylla)—especially Mophead and ...

It is a great time of year for some southern garden hydrangeas. Something about the blue mop head hydrangeas gets the horticulture juices flowing. These southern gems are called Hydrangea macrophylla, ...