Bigleaf hydrangeas are no doubt the most popular hydrangeas. Their other common name, French hydrangeas, is misleading because the plant is actually native to Japan, China, Korea, and Southeast Asia.

Hydrangeas bring endless charm and sweet nostalgia to gardens. Bigleaf hydrangeas in particular hold a special place in the Southern landscape, with their lush foliage and bold, billowing blooms.

With a long summer season of color, adaptability to a range of light and soil conditions, and even fall interest after blooms ...

A little care in the beginning will yield big, bushy blooms. Step 1: Get the timing right Early spring is usually the best time to plant hydrangea. (The exact timing depends on your region, of course.

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 ...

Discover the different hydrangea types you should plant in your backyard, including panicle hydrangeas, smooth hydrangeas and ...

Thanks to plant breeding, garden centers and online nurseries offer scores of hydrangea varieties. These popular shrubs vary by size, color, hardiness, and bloom time. Are you looking for a jolt of ...

There are few shrubs that make me feel the way that hydrangeas do. From the pillowy flower heads of bigleaf hydrangeas to the fall color of oakleaf hydrangeas, the whole genus makes me swoon. If you ...

The huge, pink mophead blooms of bigleaf hydrangea are one of the joys of summer for Chicago gardeners. What a disappointment when those blooms fail to fluff! “Bigleaf hydrangeas just aren’t entirely ...

Hydrangea non-bloom happens enough that Dauphin County Master Gardener coordinator Catherine Scott says that “Why didn’t my hydrangeas bloom?” is the No. 1 question her corps of MGs gets. The lack of ...

Hydrangea lovers, rejoice! These extra-special birth month hydrangeas are said to reflect our personalities in the most ...