Climbing Hydrangeas

Hi, I have had climbing in Hydrangeas growing on my fence for 15 years. When the fence had to be replaced the Hydrangeas were destroyed. I did however salvage some long tendrils of branches. I placed these in water and…

Cutting Phantom hydrangeas

Hello; I am moving and want to take a cutting of my hydrangeas. When I purchased (50) of them in 2020, I didn’t know the name, all that was on the container was a P. Can I trim them back…

Annabelle Hydrangeas

I have some now growing in an awkward spot & would like to dig up and replant. Can I do so now 8n October. And also plan to add compost-which time is best….now or Spring? Thank you so much for…

Growing Hydrangeas: A Toronto Master Gardeners Guide

Hydrangeas are a group of flowering plants that are very popular among gardeners due to their large, showy clusters of flowers. The genus Hydrangea, within the botanical family Hydrangeaceae, is native to Asia and the Americas. The species grown in…

Mophead hydrangeas

We have been living in our house for 4 years, and the first year we had a beautiful bloom (cared for by previous owners) but since we moved in the blooms have been less than 25% of the first year.…

Panicle ‘Phantom’ hydrangeas pruning

We have 4 multi stemmed phantoms about 5 feet apart, western exposure under filtered light from deciduous and pine trees. They are 5 years old. I’d like to prune them. Could I cut the branches close to the main stems…

Hydrangeas pruning /lack of blooming

I would like to know to get the most blooms out of my hydrangeas ? what month I should prune hydrangeas?do I prune them or leave them alone? Do I dead head the spent blooms? I absolutely love flowers, particularly…

Are Cedars and Hydrangeas good company?

I would like to move my absolutely favorite Hydrangea to corner where I have cedars.  I know cedars have turpentine and acidic.  Wondering if my Hydrangeas will be happy in cedar’s company ?…

Climbing Hydrangeas

Hello, I live up near Yonge and Finch and I was hoping to plant a climbing hydrangea along a western fence in shade, but I was unable to find any information on whether it’s possible to alter the colour of…