Old-wood hydrangeas, like bigleaf and oakleaf, can be pruned in summer right after flowers fade to protect next year’s buds.

Oakleaf hydrangea is a striking deciduous shrub known for its long-lasting flower clusters that begin as white and gradually turn pinkish-purple. Its uniquely lobed leaves resemble those of an oak ...

Oakleaf hydrangeas aredifferent from other hydrangeas.Their leaves are shaped like oak leaves.They bloom in June with white flowers thatoften age into a beautiful pink or red color.But the real drama ...

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The Oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) is a wonderful American native shrub for partly shady places in the landscape. A dramatic, white-blooming shrub with four seasons of interest, it is an ...

We had our first listener question at Homegrown NH, from Vera in Concord: My oak leaf hydrangeas have grown large and are overtaking their beds. Do I wait until spring or after they bloom next summer ...

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If you see large conical blooms on a shrub or small tree now, it just may be an oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia). I sometimes forget about these beautiful plants because there is so much ...

Proper hydrangea care begins with identifying which species bloom on last year’s growth versus those that flower on new shoots. The sheer variety of hydrangeas available at garden centers speaks to ...

Hydrangeas are all the rage, a horticultural trend showing no signs of slowing. Year after year, breeders come up with new cultivars with improved blooming, increased hardiness and a range of sizes to ...

We’ve got all the info on how to wilt-proof your hydrangeas, according to a hydrangea expert.