It can be grown in USDA zones 5-9 and will grow up to 3.5 feet tall. One more petite oakleaf hydrangea to consider is 'Sikes Dwarf.' According to the Missouri Botanical Garden, it's hardy in zones 5-9 ...

Get bright and beautiful bunches of colour. Not only is the hydrangea one of the most loved flowers in the world, but it’s also reliable and easy to grow in Australia. Used by gardeners far and wide, ...

These petite shrubs are perfect for pots and patio gardens. Think small with the top picks for dwarf container shrubs.

Try planting citrus, figs, and other dwarf or semi-dwarf varieties ... When grown as a container plant, a mature hydrangea requires a large, heavy container to thrive, making a wine barrel ...

Climbing hydrangeas are the exception to this rule – they are pruned in summer, after flowering. Pruning prevents hydrangeas becoming woody and congested, and channels the plants' energy into ...

Hydrangeas are garden standbys for good reason. Not only are their fresh flowers beautiful, but because the flowers dry so well on the plants, hydrangeas can often provide interest through the winter ...

Modern cultivars exhibit improved cold hardiness, expanding the growing range farther north. Provide plants with plenty of sun to promote high yields. In colder areas of its range, plant 'Little Miss ...

A hydrangea with purple flowers blooms in a front garden. - Fred R Palmer/Getty Images ...

Dates are a wonderful fruit that's both nutritious and delicious. These sweet treats are easy to grow, and mature in clusters on certain types of palm trees. However, many of these date trees can ...

Ish explained that this approach provides extra insulation for the plant due to the added layer and, since the hydrangea goes dormant in colder months, no energy is wasted by keeping the old blooms.