Fill your Texas garden with a burst of flower power and grow Hydrangeas in every color of the galaxy! Cultivate these long-lasting, prolific bloomers to elevate your spring landscape, and surround yourself with the vibrant hues of the season.
Hydrangeas are one of the most popular ornamental plants around because there are so many different types available – from dynamic flowering shrubs including mophead or lace-cap blooms to indoor varieties. They are prized for their large flowers and gorgeous colors.
Are you ready for the long-term enjoyment of this versatile plant? Discover how to achieve long-lasting blooms with our helpful guide on planting Hydrangeas for beginners, learn expert care tips, and more!
The Best Hydrangeas for Your Texas Garden
Enhance your curb appeal with the colors of the galaxy and fast-growing, reblooming Hydrangea varieties such as Bigleaf, Oakleaf, and Panicle. These unique selections are some of the best types of Hydrangeas to grow in Texas.
BIGLEAF HYDRANGEAS
Bigleaf Hydrangeas, or Hydrangea macrophylla, are known for their glossy foliage and ball-like blooms. This popular variety has two main flower types; large mophead blooms in big, round clusters and frilly lace-caps that look like disks edged with large flowers. Bigleaf Hydrangeas perform well in containers and bloom on old wood. Prune in the summer after these plants are finished flowering.
Just in time for the Total Solar Eclipse, discover our new rockstar and the first dark-leaf mophead Hydrangea on the market. Eclipse® Bigleaf Hydrangeas from First Editions® will add visual interest with its cranberry or amethyst-colored blooms and dark purple – almost black – leaves.
The foliage stays dark all season long, year after year and this reblooming Hydrangea will provide spectacular color throughout the season. Eclipse® Bigleaf Hydrangeas are truly out of this world, and they will instantly become your favorite additions to your Texas garden.
If you’ve run out of room in your garden, Eclipse® can also be used in pots to bring dramatic color to your front entry, patio, or porch. Pair with a stunning container and enjoy the vivid colors in your other outdoor spaces.
BloomStruck® Hydrangea and Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangeas are other popular Bigleaf varieties. They are striking, prolific bloomers bred for their abundance of spectacular flowers. These reblooming Hydrangeas will provide stunning flowers from spring through the fall for many years to come.
OAKLEAF HYDRANGEAS
Native to North America, Oakleaf Hydrangeas shine all year long in your Texas landscape with gorgeous summer blooms, vibrant fall color, and exfoliating bark. They bloom on old wood and the oak-shaped leaves are what make these outdoor plantings stand out from the rest. Oakleaf Hydrangeas, or Hydrangea quercifolia, are drought-tolerant, once established, but thrive in moist soil conditions, and they require minimal pruning in the summer after they are finished flowering.
Alice Oakleaf Hydrangeas are long-lasting, fast-growing blooms for long-term enjoyment. They produce long, white flower spikes that age to a lovely rose-pink in late summer. The dark green foliage emerges grayish green in spring and the large lobed leaves turn an outstanding burgundy in the fall with a cinnamon-colored bark.
PANICLE HYDRANGEAS
Panicle Hydrangeas, also known as PeeGee or Hydrangea paniculata, are extremely popular because they thrive in a wide range of conditions, all over the USA. They are very hardy, offering the best cold and heat tolerance of any type of Hydrangea. Great for beginners, they are the easiest reblooming Hydrangea to grow and can make anyone look like a gardening pro. The oversized blooms grow on new wood and should be pruned in late winter before spring blooms appear.
Little Lime Punch™ Hydrangeas from Proven Winners® will provide a fantastic show with a mix of colors – all in one bloom! The flowers emerge lime green and mature into a gorgeous array of white and pink to a fruit punch red. This outdoor Hydrangea has a compact habit that will easily fit into smaller landscapes and is one the best hydrangeas to plant in pots.
How to Grow Hydrangeas in Your Flowerbed
Flaunt cosmic color in your flowerbeds with charming Hydrangeas. These elegant perennial plants are easy to cultivate and tolerant of most soil types. They thrive in various planting locations, from group plantings and shrub borders to outdoor containers.
Growing Hydrangeas in your landscape is easy! Choose a planting location that receives morning sun and afternoon shade with well-draining soil. For proper flowerbed prep, start with Expanded Shale as directed and use Calloway’s Premium Tree & Shrub Garden Soil for planting.
Most Hydrangeas prefer an acidic environment to create their unique bloom colors. Once everything is planted, use Calloway’s Premium Organic Pine Bark Mulch for an attractive top dressing. It is ideal for acid-loving plants such as Hydrangeas, Camellias, and Azaleas.
Using an all-natural plant supplement that is formulated to raise the pH in soils can help control the color of your Hydrangeas. Use Espoma® Organic® Garden Lime to turn your Hydrangeas pink and Espoma® Organic® Soil Acidifier to turn them blue.
All Hydrangeas have specific watering requirements and need consistent moisture throughout the growing season. Give your plants a drink – one to two times a week – by watering deeply until the ground feels saturated, but not waterlogged. During times of heat or drought, increase the water intake so the soil remains moist. Another method for checking soil moisture levels is to stick your finger 4 inches into the ground and see if the soil is dry, that will tell you when it is time to water again.
How to Grow Hydrangeas Indoors
If you are searching for stunning indoor blooms, bring home Floral Hydrangeas! The robust spring flowers are a great choice for a beautiful indoor display, especially when paired with stylish pottery. At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have a vast collection of pots and planters in a variety of colors, sizes, and designs for your home and garden.
Floral Hydrangeas are also known as Mophead Hydrangeas because of their enormous blooms. Mophead varieties are easy to grow and ideal for beginners. They thrive inside with bright, indirect light or outdoors on a sunny patio. Floral Hydrangeas prefer well-draining, high-quality soil types to grow with success. Use Calloway’s Premium Organic Potting Soil for its rich organic matter, excellent aeration, and water-saving formula.
When planting Hydrangeas in pots, choosing the right container size is important. Select a planter that is several inches wider in diameter than the container it came in. These prolific bloomers are fast-growing, and they need room to develop a healthy root system and flowers. Water all potted Hydrangeas frequently during blooming season and avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely.
Hydrangeas also make excellent cut flowers for the ultimate tabletop décor or home accent. When the flower heads are open and the color is developed, trim a few blooms to create a beautiful floral arrangement in your favorite vase. Avoid cutting your flowers during the hottest part of the day and use clean, sharp shears. Once indoors, re-trim the stems to allow for optimal water absorption and cut off any foliage that sits below the water line.
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