Do snowball hydrangeas need full sun?
To get the most flowers and dark green leaves, you should plant snowball hydrangea in partial sun to partial shade. While it is tolerant of many soil types, this hydrangea prefers rich, well-drained soil that stays consistently moist. The more morning sun it gets, the better it blooms.
Where is the best place to plant your hydrangea?
This is because hydrangeas love the warm morning sun, but they dislike the heat of the afternoon. The best place to plant hydrangeas is in a sheltered location with sunny mornings and shady afternoons. You often find this on the north or south side of your home.
What is the most hardy hydrangea?
Panicle hydrangea are considered the most cold hardy of the species. They are reliable shrubs or small trees that require minimal fuss for success. Their stout, reddish brown branches are upright to arching, sometimes becoming bowed under the weight of the large flowers.
What is the difference between a hydrangea and a snowball bush?
If you’re wondering how to tell snowball bushes apart, take a look at these characteristics: Snowball hydrangea shrubs grow 4 to 6 feet (1 to 2 m.) Hydrangeas bloom in spring and may rebloom in fall, while viburnums bloom in summer. Hydrangeas have smaller flower heads that seldom exceed 8 inches (20.5 cm.)
Do snowball bushes stay green in winter?
Common Names of Snowball Viburnum Bushes Include: The Snowball’s flowers emerge a striking lime-green in late spring and gradually turn to snowy-white in mid-May, retaining their color for several weeks at a time.
What is the reddest hydrangea?
Magical® Ruby Red Hydrangea
The Magical® Ruby Red Hydrangea is the reddest hydrangea on the market, and a wonderful choice for semi-shaded areas of your garden. This repeat-blooming variety flowers continuously from May to September, with huge mop-head blooms in a deep, glowing pink-red color you will adore.
What are the easiest hydrangeas to grow?
Oakleaf varieties are the easiest type of hydrangeas for beginners to grow. Why are oakleaf hydrangeas so easy? They aren’t picky! Oakleaf hydrangeas can tolerate colder weather, handle more sun, withstand drought, are more disease/pest resistant and grow in sandy soil better than other hydrangeas.