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The root system of potted hydrangeas is not protected from winter cold the same way plants are when in the ground. As such, the winter hardiness zones are not accurate for potted plants.
Hydrangeas tend to need more water. “It's important to give them one last thorough and deep water before the ground freezes," says Jackson. "Keep their compost slightly moist over the winter ...
"Smooth hydrangeas should be left to grow for several seasons then can take a hard pruning down to the ground in the spring," says Dillon. Old wood hydrangeas can be cut back by one third. Don't ...
Hydrangea quercifolia, commonly known as oakleaf hydrangea or oak-leaved hydrangea, is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydrangeaceae. [2] It is native to the southeastern United States, in woodland habitats from North Carolina west to Tennessee, and south to Florida and Louisiana. [3]
During the winter of 1830–31, southern sections of the state were covered with 3 feet (0.91 m) of snow, with drifts up to 6 feet (1.8 m) tall. Storms exceeding the normal winter value are possible within one day mainly in the southern half of the state.
The University of Illinois Conservatory and Plant Collection is a 2,000-square-foot (190 m 2) conservatory and botanical garden located in the Plant Sciences Laboratory Greenhouses, on the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign campus, 1201 South Dorner Drive, Urbana, Illinois. The conservatory is generally open to the public daily when ...
Depending on the type, hydrangeas grow in USDA Hardiness zones 3 to 9 (find your zone here).Many can handle full sun, which is considered 6 or more hours of direct sunlight.
Habit: 2 inches (51 mm) high, spreads to make a carpet like ground cover. Non-invasive, slow-growing. Water: very drought tolerant. Regular watering is needed at higher temperatures and for six months after initia planting till plant is established. The deep roots act as water wells providing water to the plant as needed.