Zone 5 Hydrangeas - Growing Hydrangeas In Zone 5 Gardens

Most zone 5 hydrangeas bloom best when they get about 4 hours of sun each day and prefer moist, well-draining, somewhat acidic soil. Oakleaf and bigleaf hydrangeas in zone 5 should be given extra winter protection by heaping mulch or other organic material up around the plant crown.

When can I plant hydrangeas in Zone 5?

Although hydrangeas may be planted in the spring, the best time to plant a nursery start is in the fall after the plant has stopped blooming and before it goes dormant for the winter. A hydrangea has lots of feeder roots near the surface, so the root ball should have lots of roots.

How do you winterize hydrangeas in Zone 5?

A good way to start winterizing hydrangeas is to lay down a thick layer of mulch over their root area. Straw works well for this. For even greater protection, cover the shrub with a wire cage, or build a cage around it with strong stakes and chicken wire. Wrap burlap or insulation cloth around the cage.

What are the hardiest hydrangeas?

Hydrangea paniculata is one of the hardiest species; it thrives in Zones 4-8.
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Outstanding Panicle Hydrangea Varieties

'Bombshell' is a dwarf selection that grows three feet tall and four feet wide. ...
'Grandiflora' is sometimes called peegee hydrangea. ...
'Limelight' bears light lime-green flowers from midsummer to fall.

What zone is best for hydrangeas?

Growing Hydrangeas

Botanical Name	Hydrangea spp.
Soil pH	Acidic, Neutral, Neutral to Slightly Alkaline, Slightly Acidic to Neutral
Bloom Time	Summer, Fall
Flower Color	Blue, Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Will hydrangeas grow in Zone 5?

With several species being hardy all the way down to zone 3, hydrangeas can grow in just about any location. However, in zone 5 and above, gardeners have more hardy varieties of hydrangeas to choose from than zone 3 or 4 gardeners do.

What side of the house do you plant hydrangeas?

It's recommended to plant Hydrangeas on the side of the house that receives adequate light and coolness. Prepare the soil at the left side if much sunlight comes through that side of the house for Hydrangeas. And it's not only hydrangeas that can live beside the house, other plants can as well.

Do I cut back hydrangeas after frost?

These mophead or lacecap hydrangeas traditionally bloom only on old wood. If cut back too hard or to the ground in late winter, there will be no flowers. ... These can be cut (or frozen) to the ground and still bloom through much of the summer. Prune them lightly early in the season to encourage new growth and flowers.

Will hydrangeas grow back if cut down?

You can take a more relaxed attitude about pruning if you have hydrangeas that set flower buds on current season wood, like panicle and smooth hydrangeas. ... Even if you cut canes back to ground level during dormancy, the shrubs will grow back and produce blooms in spring.

Should I deadhead hydrangeas?

You should deadhead throughout the blooming season to keep your hydrangeas looking their beast and encourage new flower growth. However, stop deadheading hydrangea shrubs in mid to late fall, leaving any spent blooms in place.

What can you plant next to hydrangeas?

Foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea) grow tall stalks lined with bell-shaped flowers. Pansies (Viola wittrockiana) might also work well and come in myriad shades. Or go with heucherella. Its foliage works well with the green foliage of hydrangeas, especially dark, exotic cultivars like 'Twilight.”

Do Hydrangeas like coffee grounds?

Coffee Grounds are great for Hydrangeas, Camillias and Roses! Don't throw out those used coffee grounds. There are lots of ways to put them use in your garden. And more to the point, there are certain plants, such as hydrangeas, Camellias and roses that just love them!

What month do hydrangeas flower?

Shrubs like hydrangeas flower from mid to late summer on the previous year's growth. Mophead and lacecap hydrangeas will bloom satisfactorily with little attention, but regular pruning encourages new, vigorous growth that can produce a better display.

Will hydrangeas grow in zone 10a?

Gardeners in zone 10 can try hydrangeas in containers. Grow them in the shade or in cool sunrooms.

Will hydrangeas grow in zone 9b?

Hydrangeas are hardy from zones 4 through 9, and the heat in zone 9 means hydrangeas need extra protection. Because hydrangeas prefer moist, well-draining soil, they need a shady spot to keep the soil from drying out too quickly.

Do Hydrangeas like sun or shade?

In general, for most hydrangeas except the panicle types, plan to give hydrangeas both sun and shade. Morning sun with afternoon shade works beautifully in the South and warmer regions. In these zones, afternoon sun sizzles and can easily fry hydrangeas.

Are there dwarf hydrangeas?

Dwarf hydrangea varieties are plentiful, each echoing the beauty and style of their larger counterparts. You can find types of dwarf hydrangeas that thrive in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 9, so few gardeners will have to do without.

How much shade can a hydrangea tolerate?

Most hydrangeas prefer only morning sun. Yet one type of hydrangea can soak up the sun all day: the panicle hydrangea. While they can stand the sun, these do just fine in partial shade, too. Plus, panicle hydrangeas are the hardiest hydrangeas.

How cold hardy are hydrangeas?

Always above 0 degrees F – No protection of any species needed through the winter. Once established, all commonly grown hydrangea species are cold hardy in this temperature range. Always above -10 degrees F – Protect Hydrangea aspera and certain selections of Hydrangea macrophylla.

Can I plant hydrangeas on the north side of the house?

If you wish to grow climbing plants against a north-facing wall, you have a narrower variety of choices, but climbing hydrangea is one woody climbing vine that blooms nicely, is well-behaved, and does well in shady areas.

Can you plant hydrangeas next to House?

Plant Your Hydrangeas

After choosing the location for a hydrangea in front of the house or in another spot in the front yard, get ready for planting. Hydrangeas do best when they are planted while dormant, so choose the early spring before the weather warms up or the fall after the temperatures start to cool.

Can I plant hydrangeas on the east side of the house?

Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) are among the flowers that thrive in eastern exposures of the landscape and need protection from the hot afternoon sun. ... Hydrangeas also grow well in containers as plants for the porch and patio.