Hydrangeas in the garden: landscape design with different varieties

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular flowers for the home garden. They attract attention, become a real decoration and the center of attention. When going to plant hydrangeas in the garden, the landscape design should be selected so that these flowers harmonize with the surrounding space.

Choice of variety and specifics of care

On the request "hydrangea in landscaping garden design photo" you will find many examples. If you have not been interested in these flowers before, you can be surprised by the variety of varieties and confused in the choice. Before buying, you need to take into account the pH of the soil, the location of the future flowerbed, the features of the space. The most popular varieties are:

-         Large-leaved - the most famous variety, which looks like a large shrub with a height of 90 to 180 cm. It has large inflorescences, the shade of which varies from blue to pink. Such hydrangeas need full or partial shade, drained moist soil. The variety is usually used as an accent, for landscaping borders, planting in large containers.

-         The flowers are characterized by conical shaped heads. You can admire the blooms from mid-summer to early fall. Shrubs are resistant to the sun, can grow on soil with different characteristics. The acidity of the soil does not affect the color of the flowers themselves.

-         Oakleaf hydrangeas have large, oak-like leaves. These hydrangeas bloom from mid-summer to late fall. Over time, their dark green leaves turn bright red, effectively emphasizing the autumn mood in the garden. Oakleaf hydrangeas should be planted in semi-shade and the soil should be well-drained.

For good growth of any hydrangea variety, use a slow-release fertilizer that should be applied to the soil in early spring.