* What it is: Dark leaves are trendy lately, and this new-in-2024 hydrangea offers some of the darkest foliage of any shrub – almost black. Bailey Nurseries, which developed Eclipse, points out that ...

Hydrangeas one of the top ornamental plants in the country - but they have a special place in Cape Cod. Dubbed the signature plant of the area, the naturally acidic soil and mild winters of coastal ...

Among these cold-tolerant hydrangeas are varieties with pinky-red and green blooms, while others are resistant to those pesky ...

Hydrangea quercifolia is called oakleaf hydrangea because it is said that the leaves look like some oak foliage. In the fall the leaves turn very dramatic shades of orange and red to burgundy. By ...

Violets are the state flower of New Jersey, but the multicolored hydrangea, now in full bloom, are the pride of many Garden State gardeners. But are your hydrangea blooms as healthy as they could be?

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 ...

I can be a fickle gardener. Take the off-and-on relationship I've had with hydrangeas. Not that long ago, I had come to see them as gaudy. Today, I can't get enough of these old-fashioned shrubs.

Last year I attended a summer conference in Minnesota. We toured some really huge commercial facilities, greenhouses, propagation rooms and associated potting and shipping areas. It was really, really ...