Bigleaf Hydrangea News Today

Many of us can point to an early influence who encouraged or jumpstarted our interest in gardening. For me it was definitely my paternal grandmother, Reba. A self-sufficient woman, she

Pruning hydrangeas can seem as confusing as pruning clematis. To do it properly, the first thing is to know what variety of plants you have.

They’re fragrant, colorful, and boy can they put on a show. Hydrangeas are popular shrubs featuring orb-shaped clusters of flowers that usually bloom in shades of blue, purple and pink during summer and into fall. With the weather finally warming up, now is the perfect time to begin summer gardening — and Illinoisans are likely to see hydrangeas flourishing in any number of gardens. But with ...

DEAR AMOR: Can you help me find a cure for the Bigleaf Hydrangea that just won’t bloom on top? I only get three or four small blooms on the bottom edges. Why? — Michelle DEAR MICHELLE: Years ago, I had multiple bushes of these prolific blooming bigleaf hydrangea. I made some observations on these plants myself. Their blooms were stunningly beautiful in colors and shapes. Their light green leaves superbly hold a backdrop and bring out the bright colors of enormous pink, purple, and blu...