Garden Asheville

Blue hydrangeas

I am on a quest for blue hydrangeas to add to my garden. Who has some recommended varieties? Also growing tips for getting them really blue.
It seems they can grow as understory bushes and even thrive there. Do they respond better to filtered shade than deeper shade? I have some very large oaks.
Are there some varieties that have good fall or winter interest too?
I have so many questions!
Please chime in, our experts our there in gardenland.

Views: 6

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Cindy McGrayne on July 12, 2010 at 9:09pm
The color of some varieties can be changed depending on the pH of the soil. Acid soils produce blue, and alkaline soils produce pink. I would recommend using an "acid loving plants" fertilizer to enhance the blue.

The Oak Leafed Hydrangea is white, not blue, but the foliage turns a really pretty purple-bronze in the fall.

I haven't grown hydrangeas in this climate before - I'm planning to plant some in my shady spots in the spring, so I look forward to finding out more.
Permalink Reply by Polly McDaniel on July 18, 2010 at 8:39am
I know about oakleafed hydrangeas being white. I have a large one in my yard.

Thanks for the acid-loving fertilizer tip. That will be helpful.
Permalink Reply by Doug on July 18, 2010 at 7:38pm
If you bury an old iron frying pan under a hydrangea it will cause it to be blue.
Permalink Reply by Polly McDaniel on July 19, 2010 at 11:54am
THAT is so cool, Doug.

RSS

Get help for your green thumb from the following local businesses. When you review and rate them, you help others benefit from your experience.

 

Building Materials (150 businesses)

- Lumber (55)
- Lumber Products (57)

 

Concrete Contractors (120 businesses)

 

Cleaning & Restoration (67 businesses)

- Pressure Washing & Restoration (41)
- Pressure Cleaning Equipment (13)

 

Deck, Patio & Gazebo Design, Building & Maintenance (31)

 

Dirt (7)

 

Fence Supplies & Materials (43)

 

Fruit & Vegetable Growers (21)

 

Hardware Stores (314)

 

Landscape Materials & Supplies (78)

 

Landscape Planning Services (254)

 

Landscape Contractors & Designers (244)

 

Lawn Maintenance Services (96)

 

Lawn & Garden Equipment & Supplies, Residential (96)

 

Lawn Hydroseeding (19)

 

Nurseries & Garden Centers (327)

Ornamental Nursery Services (165)
Ornamental Nursery Products (15)

 

Outdoor Furniture (5)

 

Plant Nurseries (25)

 

Plants Trees Flowers & Seeds (89)

 

Sod & Sodding Service (27)

 

Tools & Hardware Supplies (211)

Product Rental & Leasing (72)
Tractors Equipment & Supplies (34)
Mowers & Tractors (11)

 

Sand Gravel & Aggregate (42)

 

Seasonal & Holiday Merchandise Stores & Products (35)

 

Well Drilling Contractors (100)

If your business isn't properly listed here, click here to add it or upgrade it.

Free Classifieds

Click HERE to Submit
an Ad Online or Call
828-232-6000. Advertise any merchandise for free that is priced under $3,000!

© 2012   Created by actwebmaster.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service