There are 6 types of hydrangeas. This... - The Garden of Eden

This is one of the most confusing plants for plants! This kind of hydrangea is a macrophylla, or big leaf variety. There are several other types of hydrangeas, including panicale, arborescens (ilke Incrediball and Annabelle), and climbing hydrangeas). Within this category there are serrata (a category) and other hybrids, such as Endless Summer (a trademarked hybrid). Some people cover them with burlap. I don't have time or interest in that but I've heard that can help protect them from the cold.

Taking hardwood cuttings of Hydrangeas in winter is a great way to propagate them! Since hardwood cuttings are tougher, they don’t require as much humidity, so you can avoid the hassle of using a plastic bag. After preparing your cuttings, you can place them in a cold frame, a cold greenhouse, or even outdoors in a sheltered spot. Just make sure they don’t dry out or get too much rain or snow. A plastic greenhouse works well if that’s what you have. This method takes longer for roots to form but

These Quickfire Fab Hydrangeas are tucked into the back corner of our property and get full sun all day (until the tree grows up 😁). They are an exceptional plant. 🤍 | Garden Answer

Hydrangeas like limelight, little lime, quickfire, bobo, etc. are panicles or paniculata. These can get HUGE and I see them planted very close to houses, walkways and other shrubs frequently. I believe this is a dwarf variety but even those can get large so radical pruning each spring is required to keep them in check. They form their buds during the early summer so pruning in early spring is a good time to do it. Typical size for panicles is around 8-10 feet wide and new stems can grow a lot in