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Spacing between plants should be determined by the specific type of hydrangea being cultivated. It’s advisable to consult the plant tag for guidance. It’s worth noting that hydrangeas planted in shaded areas typically exhibit slightly larger growth and increased spreading. When planting hydrangeas, dig a hole about twice as wide as the container’s diameter in which the hydrangea was originally grown. Position the plant in the hole at the same depth as it was in the original pot, and backfill with the aforementioned 50-50 soil mixture. Ensure thorough watering immediately after planting.<\/p>\n
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A hydrangea in full bloom never fails to leave us starry-eyed. Nothing quite compares to these classic, beloved <\/span>flowering shrubs<\/span><\/a>\u2014it’s no wonder they’ve remained so popular over the years! However, with so many distinctive varieties with their own unique colors, shapes, and bloom styles, there’s endless potential to create <\/span>extraordinary landscape designs<\/span><\/a> that stand out from the rest. Here’s an overview of how to care for your hydrangeas and the many different varieties you can grow here in Illinois.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”|-9px||1px||” custom_padding=”12px|||0px||” global_colors_info=”%91%93″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_align=”left” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”477.2px” custom_padding=”0px|0px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n First, let’s go over the basics of hydrangea care. Do hydrangeas need full sun? Most varieties have similar needs in terms of water, sunlight, and fertilizer. However, since different varieties bloom at different times, things like pruning requirements will vary.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Hydrangea macrophylla<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>Hydrangea quercifolia<\/span><\/i> are sensitive to intense, direct afternoon sun\u2014it can scorch their beautiful blooms, causing them to turn brown and crispy. On the other hand, too much shade will result in far fewer blooms. Ideally, a spot that receives gentle morning light followed by afternoon shade is perfect. An east or north-facing fa\u00e7ade is a very comfortable location for these hydrangeas. Alternatively, you can plant these hydrangeas somewhere that receives dappled shade from leafy tree canopies overhead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n However, <\/span>Hydrangea arborescens<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>Hydrangea paniculatas<\/span><\/i> love to grow in full sun and are perfect for a south or west-facing space. They are also excellent along fences for a bit of privacy and color along the border of your property.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n The “hydra” part of hydrangea indicates that this shrub likes lots of moisture! However, well-draining soil is essential because if old water remains stagnant at the root level, it can cause rotting. Heavy clay soils hold too much moisture, so you may need to add organic matter to help with drainage and feed the microbiotic life in the soil. Mixing lots of compost into the soil when you plant will achieve a perfect happy medium, where the soil retains moisture, but the excess can still drain out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PLA2F11.png” alt=”planting a hydrangea shrub” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nHow to care for Hydrangeas in Chicago<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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