Hydrangeas are one of the only types of flowers that can change color. The change in hue happens in response to the availability of aluminum. These gorgeous landscaping plants are like pH alarms for ...

If you've always wanted pink and purple French hydrangeas but your plants stay stubbornly blue, try this soil amendment ...

Hydrangeas offer some of the most stunning color options in the flower garden. The intense pinks and purples of the mophead hydrangeas add a vivid punch of color that’s unlike anything else that ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Hydrangeas can be a charming and versatile addition to your landscape, whether you have a whimsical ...

SEATTLE — One of the most popular shrubs in Northwest gardens is Hydrangea. There are quite a number of varieties to choose from and new incredibly beautiful ones are showing up at nurseries every day ...

Do your hydrangeas have you seeing blue or pink? Or maybe something else? As you may know, the color of your bigleaf hydrangea’s blooms is influenced by your soil’s pH. When your soil is alkaline ...

Electric blue and neon purple in The Garden Guy's hydrangeas made 2019 an unforgettable year in the garden. These colors came courtesy of Let's Dance Rave hydrangeas from Proven Winners. We've all ...

The pigment in hydrangea blooms can bind with aluminum, and this compound is responsible for the blue color. Aluminum is often present in garden soil in sufficient quantities, so you probably don’t ...

Bloom color is generally controlled by soil pH and aluminum availability. Only certain hydrangeas can change color, and some cultivars will stay white no matter what you do to the soil. Color shifts ...