Grow For Me Gardening Guide to Hydrangeas ⭐️ Everything You Need To Know

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Welcome to the Grow For Me Gardening Guide to Hydrangeas! In this video we are taking you through the five varieties of shrub hydrangeas and giving you the information necessary to be confident when you go to the garden center. We go through Panicle, Smooth Leaf, Big Leaf, Mountain, and Oak Leaf varieties, sharing some of our favorites that we have planted.
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[@Jordan-7ne]

Eric and Christopher our lovely friends! Please do a “about us” video! Tell us how you met, your other interests, goals for the future! At least I’d love this 😊 It’s like hanging out with you watching your video, we’d love to know more!

[@growformegardening]

Thanks for the idea!

[@tinaryan4917]

OMG, the BEST video I have ever watched regarding Hydrangias! Clear, concise, you took your time with explanation and showed excellent examples of what you were trying to convey. For a newbie who wants hydrangias but have been so confused, I finally feel like I understand each variety and what will grow in my garden. This will my go to video to refer back to over and over. Love your chanel, thank you Eric and Christopher!! 🙌🤩💖

[@growformegardening]

That is so awesome to hear! Happy planting!

[@catbgreat9268]

Love you two! Thanks for typing in the information too - nice for screen shots!

[@growformegardening]

Our pleasure!

[@tstuart2340]

Best video on Hydrangeas! Thanks for the great information.

[@growformegardening]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@dianaanalla4571]

You’ll are so great ❤

[@growformegardening]

Thanks!

[@barbiekilbourne3226]

Very informative! I'm also a hydrangea fan. Hoping to add quick fire fab to my collection soon.

[@growformegardening]

Please do!

[@1972Celeste]

I love your content, i have learned so much from your videos. I love the shirts and hats too! I purchased 3 of the new Eclipse Hydrangeas that were half off from Lowes, dark burgundy leaves and hot pink blooms. They love full sun! I also have a Pinky Winky tree in full sun, its doing wonderful.

[@growformegardening]

Great finds!

[@brendapreston2417]

Thanks guys for all your tips, and I think I’m going to be trying some new hydrangeas this fall.

[@auntiemo103]

Very good summary/review of hydrangeas guys! Saving this one! 😊

[@growformegardening]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@pattyb933]

You guys are the best! I can’t believe how much you have learned in just six years and your garden is absolutely stunning. Thank you for the hydrangea video…I really love them and hope they will grow well for me but I’m still experimenting.

[@growformegardening]

Give it a try!

[@kristinguinn1275]

Thank you for this video! I’m trying to add as many as I can and now understand why some aren’t doing well. Plus super appreciate saying how far apart you planted your hedge. So helpful. Your videos provide so much detail!

[@growformegardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

Outstanding and comprehensive coverage of the beloved hydrangea!!

[@growformegardening]

I appreciate that!

[@reginariedel9261]

Thank you once again for such great info and done so we could absorb all the valuable basics of growing hydrangeas.

[@growformegardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maryannbenedetti7508]

Love your shirts and garden.

[@growformegardening]

Thank you!!

[@tammyhayes6204]

I never realized there were so many different kinds of hydrangeas until i started watching your videos and now,,,, i want all of them!!! Your garden is absolutely gorgeous! Eric and Christopher,,, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Im am so excited to start collecting hydrangeas and it’s because of you! 😁

[@growformegardening]

Happy to help!!

[@wagnerab1958]

Fabulous video filled with great info on one of my favourite plants. Thank you!

[@growformegardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@denisehess3990]

Thanks so much for laying it all out for us. I wasn’t aware of 2 of the varieties. The list of plants you provided for your tour was excellent but I wasn’t sure which was which and which. I love hydrangeas!!!

[@growformegardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AD-hs2bq]

This is very helpful. Thank you!

[@growformegardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anncove8111]

Outstanding

[@growformegardening]

🌸🌸

[@misstrcarter]

This is my first year with a Quick Fire Fab. It bloomed so early and the blooms were so big that for some reason I found myself being suspicious of it 😂 I love it! Too bad I don't have room for more.

[@growformegardening]

Same! It’s almost “too” good!

[@BsDumas-x4h]

You guys make the Best videos! I wish the “like” rated 1-10 because there are good videos and then there are fabulous ones like this one! A+ 🥰

[@growformegardening]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sprngrdn]

Thank-you

[@growformegardening]

Our pleasure!

[@user-ty1bu2zk5z]

thank you for taking so much time to show pictures and fully explain the difference in hydrangeas, helpful as always

[@growformegardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gelinda2718]

Thanks guys for helping me take the worry out of growing these I have around 12 so far and around 5 of them did no bloom this year . But I didn't feed them that might have something to do with it and I moved some to a sunny place this year because they stopped blooming but this year they bloomed 😮 your video really helped my understand a lot that I may be doing wrong .

[@growformegardening]

I’m very glad to hear that the video was helpful

[@Debbie-ni8bc]

Awesome video! So much good information, so well organized, lots of real life pictures … fantastic! Plus you included your own experiences growing them. More please! Feed me (and my hydrangea obsession) Seymour!!

[@rubytimbers397]

Thank you so much 👍🏽🌺🌸

[@growformegardening]

Thanks for watching!

[@dinac7361]

Gorgeous,great video ! Too bad I can’t apply these wonderful tips to my S Flórida garden

[@growformegardening]

Oh no!

[@susannemadelung25]

This is an absolutely awesome video on hydrangeas- all the important points: sun and water requirements, pruning as well as size were clearly explained! Hard to believe you are not growers/breeders. I really enjoy watching you guys

[@growformegardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kellysnyder5482]

My favorite topic too! I love your hydrangea videos! Have a great day

[@growformegardening]

So nice of you

[@malindamiller845]

Well now I'm definitely convinced the 14 I have are definitely not enough. Just beautiful!!!

[@growformegardening]

More!!!

[@maryn299]

Your love for the modern cottage garden has inspired me!! I added 9 hydrangeas & 13 rose bushes to my gardens this year & I love them all so much! I live in Omaha, zone 5b/6a, just like you all do. I am a huge fan of your gardens, but an even bigger fan of you two as a couple. 😊❤️ I love your interactions & the way you treat each other with such respect. So, so good. #RelationshipGoals

[@growformegardening]

That is so sweet of you. I'm so happy your garden is growing!

[@sherrysloger4215]

Hubs and I always look forward to your new videos. This hydrangea video did not disappoint! So much good information. If we lived closer, (southern Illinois just across from St Louis), we would definitely take one of your garden tours. Thanks so much for taking the time with these videos! Maybe it can become a full time job for you! 😉

[@growformegardening]

Thanks so much!

[@pamelawolfson1423]

What a feast for the eyes.

[@growformegardening]

🎉🎉🎉

[@JoyfulJerseyGardening]

Love this video!! It made me get out hydrangea plant tags and make sure I have them planted in the most ideal areas. Thanks for all the information!

[@growformegardening]

Wonderful!

[@debbieprellwitz9707]

Such an informative video! Everything is so well explained in such an easy to understand manner. Hydrangeas are my favs, but have also been a little afraid of the big leaf variety. This year I did buy 2, so with your help, I'm hoping they do well in my zone 5b garden. Thank you so much!!

[@growformegardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@klosettreat]

Awesome video guys!! Great work!

[@growformegardening]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kathleentwyman7010]

Hello, what an amazing and awesome video on hydrangea, I needed this so bad ❤TFS

[@growformegardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ilovetruecrime545]

Awesome info! Soon you will be the newest gardening stars with your own show!!! ❤

[@growformegardening]

Hahaha now there’s an idea

[@laurafrantum2763]

Thanks for the info on Hydrangeas!

[@growformegardening]

You bet!

[@peggy-ann1961]

Wow, that was great, I wish I had more room! I will echo what you said about them needing more sun. I was under the misconception that my Little Quickfires ( and all hydrangeas for that matter) needed shade. They only ever had a few blooms and were spindly. I moved them and now they’re blooming like crazy! 🇨🇦👏🌸

[@growformegardening]

awesome!!

[@mkowal1112]

Wonderful information, very informative. Thank you both so much!

[@growformegardening]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@debbyfletcher2941]

Thank you I needed this info on Hydrangeas. We visited a garden center that had a huge selection of hydrangeas this past weekend, I was over whelmed at the selection. I honestly wanted 2-3 of each. Our yard is pretty much full sun all day, working on shade trees and larger bushes. You answered and gave me ideas, now so now hubby in going back to pick up some hydrangeas. I have learned so much from you two, you’re easier to relate to, being that you live in a regular home /yard like most of us. Thank you for sharing🌻🌻

[@growformegardening]

I’m so glad you enjoyed!

[@denisewaller307]

You guys rock!! So very informative. You answered so many questions I’ve had!! Thank you!

[@growformegardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@denisehooper9480]

Absolutely amazing amount of information on hydrangeas. So well done and beautifully presented. Thank you both for all the hard work it took to put this together. I planted about 15 hydrengea this year after watching your videos. Can't wait to see them bloom next year. Enjoy seeing your beautiful garden 😊

[@growformegardening]

Awesome!!

[@anaelechavez8358]

Beautiful 🎉❤! Well done❤

[@growformegardening]

Thank you!! 😊

[@M18forus]

I just bought 2 each of Let’s Dance Can Do, Lovable and Sky View. I’m in zone 8A so I look forward to seeing how beautifully they grow in coming years ❤

[@growformegardening]

They will be wonderful

[@JoyintheGarden-Iowa]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! One question - when do you apply the liquid fish fertilizer?

[@growformegardening]

Usually we do it just before panicles start to bloom. Everything else gets it at some point in May or June

[@karenfuller450]

Make sure to show us how you protect your Big leaf hydrangeas in late fall!

[@growformegardening]

Oh we will!

[@lajoyceneafus3021]

Thanks for sharing your hydrangea guides. I needed the info for my garden. I have 8 different hydrangeas that I absolutely love. Most are 2 yr plants.

[@growformegardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-ho7bm3bb7n]

Excellent video!!!

[@growformegardening]

Thank you very much!

[@viviankaufman212]

Awesome walk through. I just bought Mini Mauvette and Blue Jangles at the Proven Winners sale. Will be planting this weekend. Thanks for all the concise info!

[@growformegardening]

Perfect choices!

[@robinschacherer2381]

I loved your video,in Illinois this summer the rain just flopped them and I lost so many I have the big floppy huge white blooms but not so strong stems I wound up cutting them back early . So for next year how can I strengthen their ability to thrive. They are over 10 years old . Thanks so much Robin

[@growformegardening]

After the storm, we just had we definitely have some flopping as well

[@katharine5606]

Great overview- thank you!

[@growformegardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@judyluce3141]

I just planted 2 small quart size BoBos....looking forward to seeing them flourish next season

[@growformegardening]

Wonderful!

[@thefumblingcuisiniere]

Super helpful video, thank you! 😊

[@growformegardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@VirginiaMathews94]

Fantastic vid, very helpful!

[@growformegardening]

Thanks!

[@sereneandgreen]

I think I might need an intervention. I started out two years ago with two Endless Summer varieties, a Bloomstruck and a Summer Crush(?) that I got on clearance at Hewitt’s. I knew nothing about hydrangeas or how to care for them, but they did great on their own. That led to Bobo(2), Little Lime(2), Firelight(1), Puffer Fish(2) and Annabelle(they are absolutely terrible, wish I had done more research)last year, and Let’s Dance Can Do(3)Incrediball (2, to replace Annabelle), Mini Mauvette(3) and Wee White(4)this year. I’m sure I’ll stop after I get the Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha and Let’s Dance Sky View that I desperately need..I blame the two of you.😂😂 Thank you for always providing such detailed information on every topic you cover.

[@growformegardening]

haha we are happy to feed the addiction!

[@eileenchang2173]

I hope Proven Winners provides a couple of those mini macrophylla varieties to the garden nurseries near me soon. 🥰🌸🇨🇦

[@growformegardening]

I hope so too!

[@gailforbes7834]

This was great! Thanks!

[@growformegardening]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tvwatcher3]

Thanks for the tips 😊

[@growformegardening]

Any time!

[@keliza64]

180!!!! 🤩 Amazing!

[@growformegardening]

Love it!

[@ralphchapman565]

Fantastic Video! So what hydrangea is still on your wish list?

[@growformegardening]

Oh gosh that’s hard. All of them please

[@todaysgarden2635]

love this video...having said that...I have a dumb question :) I have a client that has a "mountain" hydrangea/lace cap that has grown way to big--what and when is the best time to "cut it back" to bring it under control--I am sure there is going to be a risk of losing blooms for a year. I have advised that it is not wise to hack it back but just I would ask you both--experts :) thank you.

[@growformegardening]

If it isn't a rebloomer I would cut it immediately after the blooms fade. Cut back evenly so it keeps the tidy shape.

[@michellefrance1165]

Great video! I transplanted my Limelight last Fall and this year the blooms are really small, any idea why?

[@growformegardening]

Let it get it's little roots in the ground. We have a few panicles that have tons of flowers but they are a little smaller this year too.

[@samarajones7588]

Ty for the video 😊

[@growformegardening]

🎉🎉

[@cherylfoley2578]

Your gardens are absolutely beautiful! I garden as well, On a 4 acre lot in Northwest Indiana zone 5B. My question is, do you have any Macaphyla Big leaf Re blooming. (Bloom Struck) hydrangeas in your garden? I am just worried if it's going to have flowers. Come next summer. I have trust issues with this plant LOL. Are they guaranteed to come back and rebloom all summer until first frost? Thanks! CHERYL🎉

[@growformegardening]

haha we will be protecting ours over the winter to ensure blooms!

[@user-hm5so8tn6m]

I am in love with Hydrangeas I would love to put some in an area of my property that gets quite a bit of afternoon shade it does get morning sun though I am not sure if it would be enough?

[@growformegardening]

If it gets a good 4 to 6 hours of morning light, it should do fine. Look for an Oakleaf that fits the sizing of your area

[@jbphoto7493]

This is great! In your experience, is there a deer resistant variety?

[@growformegardening]

Some may be more than others but we have seen them taste everything

[@lobstahchowdah8920]

Thanks guys! Such an informative video. I love hydrangeas but struggle to grow them. I have four Let’s Dance (I think! Should have saved the tags 😅). I planted them three years ago and they are in full sun most of the day. I haven’t had a bloom yet because of deer, weird winter weather, my own ignorance re pruning, etc. When you say “winter protection,” what do you recommend? I haven’t been doing anything except adding a little extra mulch, but maybe I need to wrap them in something? We live right on the wild Atlantic Ocean, zone 6b, so I am thinking my plants might be too exposed to the elements, especially in the winter months.

[@growformegardening]

We will definitely share how we protect them this winter

[@lobstahchowdah8920]

@@growformegardening Thank you! Looking forward to it!

[@lxrydva5927]

I love your videos❤ i am creating a container garden because of spqce issue but can u grow a pannicle in a container

[@growformegardening]

Yes you can! Check out @chicagogardener , Bethany is amazing!

[@HH-cp9mt]

OMG-can you guys please visit and tell me which ones I have? I’m struggling with all of them besides my oak leaf. I believe the deer gets to them early

[@growformegardening]

Break it down by color first. If they are white to pink that eliminates macrophylla and seratta. Then break it down by bloom shape...etc

[@Cmash5195]

Thank you for such an informative video! Do you have any non-PW hydrangeas in your garden?

[@growformegardening]

We do have a few. Our vanilla strawberry does very well. A few others haven’t been stars yet but we are working on them

[@kp-gbuniqueinterest]

Great Video Guys. I cant wait to get my hands on the wee bit innocents. I have a few of those wee bit grumpy. Last year My buds got killed. This year I got flowers in their 3rd year. Would you cover those up if we got a late frost?

[@growformegardening]

💯 bundle them up like precious babies

[@marcishacklock]

I too love hydrangeas. What is the hydrangea at 22.37 I love the laciness and color of the blooms.

[@growformegardening]

Tuff stuff!

[@casandradickinson8518]

Hello Eric and Christopher🌞you never cease to amaze me, great hydrangea video very informative for all out there. I am also a hydrangea lover, we have as many as you but today you feature a couple we still do not have. This year with the terrible weather patterns we have had we lost 21😓we will be replacing them in the fall, one of the varieties we purchased already and will plant at the end of the month is hydrangea macrophylla Eclipse, the dark foliage is stunning with the contrasting pink blooms, it will be divine with nepeta in front. So many plants to plant and enjoy😃Eric it is good to see you doing well, thank you both for the wonderful videos you provide.

[@growformegardening]

So many!! We have a few new ones in store too!

[@user-mj6tn2on1b]

Hi Yall , where do you get your hydrangeas? Im in East Tx zone 8b & we dont have hardly any of those varieties... just plain old school.

[@growformegardening]

We have lots of nurseries that carry them nearby

[@nnagle9224]

Two of my 5-year-old limelight hydrangeas bent in half after heavy rain. They are trimmed about one-third down every year. What do you think I should do now?

[@growformegardening]

Lots of mixed advice coming to us. It may be best to only prune lightly and allow more of the smaller stems to remain when pruning. It would encourage smaller blooms

[@gaylestephan4189]

I watched your video today as I am trying to figure out why my Tuff Stuff Mountain Hydrangeas are only blooming on the bottom rows of leaves. I have had only a few blooms on the top of 6 shrubs. they are very healthy looking. they are in front of our church facing east. and we do have very nice black soil. Help!!!

[@growformegardening]

That sounds like a case of the buds being nipped by cold in the spring. The lower buds were probably protected. it could be rebounding and maybe put out new blooms in the summer

[@Inkydoo]

In your climate, panicle hydrangeas may follow growth measurements, beautiful bloom coloration, etc., but in the Deep South they tend to not be as aggressive, nor provide bloom coloration, and begin dormancy as the heat progresses…..bloom panicles turn dark brown and leaves begin to yellow and fall off….. 😩😩😩

[@growformegardening]

Oh goodness that’s not fun

[@claudia_ese8788]

thanks for this very informative video, greatly explained! just one point is not yet clear to me: do hydrangeas arborescens NEED to be pruned? if i remember right, you said you do it in spring. how harsh would you do it?

[@growformegardening]

I would say they do need to be pruned. At least 1/3 every year to maintain strength in the stems

[@claudia_ese8788]

@@growformegardening good to know as we inherited some in our garden and wasn’t sure about it. thanks for answering!

[@growformegardening]

@@claudia_ese8788 I love an inherited plant. Saves on planting work. Haha

[@claudia_ese8788]

@@growformegardening me too 🤗 not to forget money. Haha

[@growformegardening]

@@claudia_ese8788 oooh yes!

[@zukosmom3780]

I planted Incrediball Smooth Hydrangeas and I dislike them so much. They turn green which I hate. I know that's a strong word so my apologies. What do you recommend for a hydrangea that stays white? Love your channel guys ❤

[@growformegardening]

That's ok! We all have a preference.. try Puffer Fish!

[@zukosmom3780]

@@growformegardeningthanks 😃

[@victoria76116]

❤❤❤

[@growformegardening]

🌸🌸🌸🎉

[@bonnielamb2170]

Are the oak leafs deciduous?

[@growformegardening]

Yes!

[@voramai6286]

My hydrangeas turn pink and brown too early, I'm in zone 6a

[@growformegardening]

Some of ours did too. I think it was the warm spring getting them ahead of schedule!

[@kimlundquist3475]

When is the best time to transplant

[@growformegardening]

Definitely in spring or fall. I tend to like the idea of fall best so they wake up from the winter in their new home

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Sounds like Kamala Harris names North American hydrangea types 😂

[@growformegardening]

I’ll take it!

[@acasburn1460]

Hydrangeas 👍❤️😍🫶🇦🇺👌

[@growformegardening]

🎉🎉🎉