Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf Hydrangea): This variety is most commonly affected by soil pH. It includes both Mophead and Lacecap types. The color change is most dramatic in these hydrangeas.

Hydrangeas boast large, stunning blossoms that can easily become the centerpiece of any garden. However, many green thumbs may not be aware of the simplicity involved in altering the color of these ...

It’s a popular piece of garden folklore: Coffee grounds will change the color of hydrangea blooms, making them the dramatic blue many gardeners covet. The truth is more complicated, according to a ...

Closeup of the bright blue blooms of a mophead hydrangea - Kenwiedemann/Getty Images Hydrangeas are as fascinating as they are beautiful. The blooms of certain varieties act as a litmus test of the ...

When gardeners ask how they can change the color of their hydrangea flowers from pink to blue, I sometimes jokingly suggest they move to the east coast where the soils are acidic. Nebraska soils tend ...

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

Hydrangeas are old-fashioned, yet there are still many new developments in breeding and selection. Both the bigleaf and ...

Before going any further, we should mention that not all hydrangeas are capable of changing color. The ones with this ability include some Bigleaf hydrangeas (H. macrophylla)—especially Mophead and ...

Bigleaf hydrangeas thrive in morning sun, afternoon shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Regular fertilization and watering are crucial for healthy growth and blooms. Prune after flowering, but avoid ...

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 ...

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