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The Hydrangea group consists of shrubs and woody climbers, both hardy and tender. Most of the hydrangea are deciduous, but a few of the tender plants are evergreen. The blooms of the plant range in color from white to red, and pale lavender to indigo blue. Aside from the beautiful flowers, many hydrangeas are valued for their lovely foliage. The size of a hydrangea ranges from about three feet to some that can become over ten feet tall. There are also some types of climbing hydrangea that can climb up to eighty feet.

Many hydrangea plants require a lot of room in order to grow and spread out. Planting hydrangea away from trees and other shrubs will be a good idea. Most of the hydrangea plants need sun in the morning, but should be protected from the hotter afternoon sun, especially in the hotter zones of the south. Most of the hydrangea shrubs are hardy in zones five through nine, and make excellent garden accents or border plants.

Hydrangea plants can grow in variable soil conditions, but most will prefer well-drained soil. Many of the species of hydrangea bloom from August until the first frost, but some of them, such as the Oakleaf hydrangea, bloom in mid to late spring. One interesting fact about hydrangea plants is their tendency to have a different bloom color depending on the pH level of the soil. In acidic soil, the blooms will be blue, while in alkaline soil they will be red. If the soil is neutral, the blooms will tend to be white.

A hydrangea shrub will last a lifetime if proper care and attention is given. They are relatively easy to grow and have several different uses in the garden. Whether used as a focus point or border, the hydrangea plant will add life and color to a garden throughout the growing season.

AboutHydrangea.com contains the following pages:

* About Hydrangea
* Blue Hydrangea
* Climbing Hydrangea
* Endless Summer Hydrangea
* Growing Hydrangeas
* Hydrangea Care
* Hydrangea Flowers
* Hydrangea Lilacina
* Hydrangea Macrophylla
* Hydrangea Pictures
* Hydrangea Plants
* Hydrangea Quercifolia
* Nikko Blue Hydrangea
* Oak Leaf Hydrangea
* Peegee Hydrangea
* Planting Hydrangea
* Pruning Hydrangeas
* What are Hydrangeas ?

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