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Hydrangeas for containers

BRINGING YOUR CONTAINERIZED HYDRANGEAS IN FOR WINTER

By Lorraine Ballato | October 7, 2023
Hydrangea Paniculata 'Dragon Baby' in garden container

If you have hydrangeas in containers bringing them in for the winter is something to consider. A lot depends on the container you have, your growing zone, and the kind of hydrangea you want to protect.

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HYDRANGEAS FOR CONTAINERS

By Lorraine Ballato | April 8, 2022
Hydrangea macrophylla 'FairtrailBride' displays a unique cascading growing habit

One area that always comes up in my hydrangea talks is how to use hydrangeas in containers. We see them all the time, but what exactly do you need to know to get that look?

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