Hydrangeas in the Shade – Spring Care and Growing Gorgeous Blooms
Update: 2025-04-03
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Hydrangeas in shade? Absolutely. In this episode of The Shade Gardening Podcast, we're focusing on how to care for these beloved flowering shrubs in those cooler, lower-light areas of your garden.
Spring is the perfect time to give your hydrangeas a little attention. We’ll walk through how to choose the right type for shade, what early spring jobs will set them up for success, and how to encourage a better bloom display even with limited sunlight.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Which hydrangeas thrive in part shade
When and how to prune without risking flowers
How to feed and mulch for healthy growth
Tips for growing hydrangeas in containers
Listener Q&A on common hydrangea challenges
Whether you're just starting out or fine-tuning a well-established garden, this episode is full of practical advice for making hydrangeas a highlight in your shade space.
Spring is the perfect time to give your hydrangeas a little attention. We’ll walk through how to choose the right type for shade, what early spring jobs will set them up for success, and how to encourage a better bloom display even with limited sunlight.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Which hydrangeas thrive in part shade
When and how to prune without risking flowers
How to feed and mulch for healthy growth
Tips for growing hydrangeas in containers
Listener Q&A on common hydrangea challenges
Whether you're just starting out or fine-tuning a well-established garden, this episode is full of practical advice for making hydrangeas a highlight in your shade space.
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