Plant groundcovers, bulbs or both under your hydrangeas.
Purple Pixie® Loropetalum
works well as a groundcover, and adds a nice pop of purple foliage, which will complement the both the leaves and blooms of the hydrangeas.
What can you plant around the base of a tree?
- Hostas.
- Lilies.
- Bleeding heart.
- Ferns.
- Primrose.
- Sage.
- Merry bells.
- Bugleweed.
What can I plant around a hydrangea tree?
Azaleas, hollies, yews, mahonia, gardenia, loropetalum and boxwood shrubs
will look good planted in front of hydrangeas. Azaleas blossoms will provide early color. You can select your favorite blossom color since the azalea blooms will have faded before your hydrangea is flowering.
What side of house do you plant hydrangeas?
Hydrangeas generally need
some sun and like some shade
. In the South, nurseries grow them under pines or shade houses to filter sunlight. “For most hydrangeas, the farther north they are, the more sun they can stand,” says horticulturist Michael Dirr.
Can you plant hydrangeas next to House?
Well-suited for
USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9
, a hydrangea in front-of-house facades, along the front porch or as borders to flower beds brings a wealth of color from spring through fall in much of the country.
Can you put rocks around the base of a tree?
Spreading small rocks around trees serves as an
inorganic mulch
, inhibiting weeds, insulating roots and conserving moisture. Compared with organic matter such as compost, rocks last season after season and provide a decorative element to the home landscape.
Can you build up soil around a tree?
Avoid tree instability
issues when having landscaping done or building a new house. All too often people bring in topsoil or fill and bury the trunk flare of existing trees which will result in a stem-girdling root which destabilizes the tree.
Is it OK to put gravel around a tree?
Gravel mulch suppresses weeds and gives a finished look to planting beds, but it’s only suitable
around long-lived perennials
because it’s difficult to move after installation. It’s often used around trees, shrubs and drought-resistant subshrubs, such as sage or lavender.
Where is the best location to plant a hydrangea?
This is because hydrangeas love the warm morning sun, but they dislike the heat of the afternoon. The best place to plant hydrangeas is in a
sheltered location with sunny mornings and shady afternoons
. You often find this on the north or south side of your home.
Do hydrangeas like sun or shade?
The most important factors when choosing where to plant hydrangeas are light and moisture. In the South, plant them where they will receive
morning sunlight and afternoon shade
. With these conditions, you can grow the extremely popular French (also called bigleaf) hydrangea or panicle hydrangea.
Can I plant hydrangeas on north side of house?
Hydrangeas also come in a climbing variety,
H. anomala
. This variety can be planted on a trellis on the north side of the home or be permitted to climb the side of a building. It has the potential to reach up to 80 feet tall.
How far away from the house do you plant hydrangeas?
Plant hydrangeas at a
distance of half its width (the width of an adult plant)
from the house. For example, if your hydrangea reaches 5 feet wide in maturity, then you need to plant it at least 2.5 feet from the house or fence.
Are banana peels good for hydrangeas?
Banana peels also make
a great fertilizer for hydrangeas
. Use the peels from two or three bananas per plant. Chop the peels into small pieces and bury them around the base of each plant. Using banana peels as a fertilizer for your hydrangeas will also help to repel aphids.
Are coffee grounds good for hydrangeas?
Some gardeners report success in turning their hydrangeas blue by applying coffee grounds to the soil. The coffee grounds
make the soil more acidic
, allowing the hydrangea to more easily absorb aluminum.
Is it OK to put landscape fabric around trees?
Most gardeners agree that the best place for landscaping fabric is
around shrubs and trees where it can be installed and topped with quality mulch
to last for years, hopefully. Because it’s intended to be left in place, it’s not recommended for vegetable gardens or annual flower beds.
