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 ...

Key Points Hydrangeas wilt in summer heat from sun stress, not just thirst.Morning sun and afternoon shade keep them ...

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 midsized to large deciduous shrub that's native to the woodlands of the American Southeast and is hardy throughout most of the country. Its large, cone-shaped flower heads start ...

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 ...

Discover exactly what your hydrangea needs this month ...

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 ...

Q: I am heartbroken; I think I’ve killed my huge oakleaf hydrangea. Two months ago, we had two pines removed. I moved a good bit of the stump grindings to fill some holes in the island that is also ...

There are benefits to leaving fading blooms alone.

Growing up in San Diego I assumed hydrangeas were weeds — the purple-and-blue, nonstop-flowering beauties were everywhere. Fast forward to living in the Central Valley and … it can be more of a ...

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 ...