She explains the scientific name for hydrangea is Hydrangea macrophylla. Hydra is Greek for "water" and macrophylla means "big leaves." Therefore, "Hydrangea macrophylla equals big-leaved water hog!" ...
Hydrangeas are one of the most popular garden shrubs, and rightly so. There are two main types that we tend to grow, though there are many more out there – the most popular being the mophead ...
Don’t let the soil dry out, keeping it just damp but not waterlogged. The best-known varieties are the mophead hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla), which are deciduous shrubs growing to around 1-2 ...
Hydrangeas can also thrive in a cool shady ... Most are woody plants that grow in temperate areas but macrophylla and aspera species grow well here, especially at higher elevations.
Hydrangeas are a much-loved addition to any garden, blooming thickly with deep green foliage. Except, many gardeners aren’t seeing these results with their own hydrangeas at home. With the right ...