Hydrangeas

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Mophead, lacecap, panicle, and oakleaf — hydrangeas turn out the biggest, longest-lasting blooms in the garden, from early summer straight through fall.

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Partner nurseries nationwide
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AboutHydrangeas

Nothing fills a garden like a hydrangea in full bloom. Flower heads the size of a dinner plate, weeks of color, and a presence that anchors a whole border — hydrangeas give you more show for less fuss than almost anything you can plant. They come in shrub and tree forms, in shades from clear white to deep blue, soft pink, lime green, and antique russet as the blooms age into fall.

A hydrangea for every spot. Bigleaf (mophead and lacecap) types bring the classic blue-and-pink blooms and shine in part shade. Panicle hydrangeas are the toughest and sunniest of the group, blooming reliably on new wood and often trained into elegant tree forms. Oakleaf hydrangeas add bold, lobed foliage that turns burgundy in autumn, while smooth hydrangeas like 'Annabelle' produce huge white globes year after year.

Getting the blooms you want

Most hydrangeas ask for the same easy things: morning sun with afternoon shade, rich soil that stays evenly moist, and a yearly drink during dry spells. With bigleaf varieties you can even tune the color — acidic soil pushes blooms blue, alkaline soil turns them pink. Panicle and smooth types bloom on the current season's growth, so a late-winter prune keeps them shapely and full without sacrificing flowers.

Shipped to arrive healthy. Every hydrangea is grown in our nursery network, inspected, and hand-packed in protective, season-aware packaging — and we honor the state-by-state agricultural rules that govern where plants can ship.

Common questions

  • How do I get blue hydrangea flowers instead of pink?

    Only bigleaf (mophead and lacecap) hydrangeas change color, and it depends on soil chemistry. Acidic soil produces blue blooms; alkaline soil turns them pink. You can shift the color over time by amending the soil, but white varieties stay white regardless.

  • How much sun do hydrangeas need?

    Most prefer morning sun with afternoon shade. Panicle hydrangeas are the exception — they handle full sun beautifully. In hot climates, give any hydrangea relief from harsh midday light to keep the blooms from wilting and fading.

  • When and how should I prune my hydrangea?

    It depends on the type. Bigleaf and oakleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood, so prune them just after flowering. Panicle and smooth hydrangeas bloom on new wood and can be cut back in late winter or early spring for bigger, fuller blooms.

  • Why isn't my hydrangea blooming?

    The most common cause is pruning at the wrong time on old-wood varieties, which removes next year's flower buds. Too much shade, a late frost that nipped the buds, or excess nitrogen fertilizer can also reduce blooms.

  • Which states can hydrangeas ship to?

    Hydrangea shipping follows state-by-state agricultural rules. Those restrictions are built into fulfillment, so plants are only sent where they're allowed to go.

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