Smooth hydrangea is another hardy variety that does particularly well in cooler climates. It's known for its snow-white blooms, but newer varietals offer shades of pink, red, and purple.

Hydrangeas are brimming with nostalgia, stirring memories of endless Southern summers. When winter arrives, these charming plants need a little TLC to ensure summer blooms return the following ...

Although hydrangeas are relatively hardy plants, some hydrangeas are more cold-sensitive than others and they may not bloom if their flower buds are damaged by extreme cold and harsh winter winds.

Pruning hydrangeas late in the season leaves plants more vulnerable to cold damage, but it can also remove flower buds and make plants flower less the following year. News Today's news ...

Hydrangeas planted in flower beds can stay there over the winter. “Plant relocation isn't necessary in any zone, as hydrangeas are very cold hardy,” says Rock.

Generally speaking, oakleaf, climbing and hydrangea arborescens and smooth hydrangeas, are hardy enough. They bloom on NEW wood and do not need winter protection.

Hydrangeas are hardy plants in the winter, but there are certain signs gardeners need to look out for to ensure they keep healthy to bloom next year. By Katherine McPhillips.

By far the most common reason for some hydrangeas to not flower is pruning at the wrong time of year. Here's what else to ...

Hydrangea pruning in northern climates is quite straightforward, because there are just two main categories of hydrangeas that are fully adapted and winter-hardy. Each type is pruned differently ...

In USDA winter hardiness Zone 5, which includes most of the Chicago area, and in the colder Zones 4 and 3, big-leaved hydrangeas are not considered hardy — at least not for flowering purposes ...

Now known as the Hydrangea Guy, he explained why this year's blooms have been so good. "First of all, we had an easy winter and last summer's heavy rain," Condon said.