A comprehensive, easy-to-use, illustrated guide to hydrangeas for novice gardeners and experienced horticulturists alike.
With large, long-lasting flowers that range from showy pinks to heartbreaking shades of blue, hydrangeas are captivating, popular plants. Yet gardeners often find themselves flummoxed by the challenge of blooming these fickle flowers.
Writer, radio host, and gardening consultant C. L. Fornari (also known as The Garden Lady) simplifies the cultivation and care of the six most popular species of hydrangeas in this practical, clear, and accessible guide. Hydrangea Happiness explains the difference between varietals and tells how and where they can successfully grow and in which soils and conditions they thrive. In addition to sharing essential information, Fornari addresses myths and misinformation and fields questions about cultivating these popular plants. Punctuated with catchy rhymes and beautiful photographs, this book makes the road to Hydrangea Happiness easy, successful, and fun.
With large, long-lasting flowers that range from showy pinks to heartbreaking shades of blue, hydrangeas are captivating, popular plants. Yet gardeners often find themselves flummoxed by the challenge of blooming these fickle flowers.
Writer, radio host, and gardening consultant C. L. Fornari (also known as The Garden Lady) simplifies the cultivation and care of the six most popular species of hydrangeas in this practical, clear, and accessible guide. Hydrangea Happiness explains the difference between varietals and tells how and where they can successfully grow and in which soils and conditions they thrive. In addition to sharing essential information, Fornari addresses myths and misinformation and fields questions about cultivating these popular plants. Punctuated with catchy rhymes and beautiful photographs, this book makes the road to Hydrangea Happiness easy, successful, and fun.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. A Hydrangea For Every Garden
2. Smooth Hydrangeas – Hydrangea arborescens
3. Big Leaf or Mophead Hydrangeas – Hydrangea macrophylla
4. Panicle Hydrangeas – Hydrangea paniculata
5. Climbing Hydrangea – Hydrangea petiolaris
6. Mountain or Lacecap Hydrangeas – Hydrangea serrata
7. Oakleaf Hydrangea – Hydrangea quercifolia
8. Containers and Cuttings
9. Myths, Lies, and all the Latest Dirt
1. A Hydrangea For Every Garden
2. Smooth Hydrangeas – Hydrangea arborescens
3. Big Leaf or Mophead Hydrangeas – Hydrangea macrophylla
4. Panicle Hydrangeas – Hydrangea paniculata
5. Climbing Hydrangea – Hydrangea petiolaris
6. Mountain or Lacecap Hydrangeas – Hydrangea serrata
7. Oakleaf Hydrangea – Hydrangea quercifolia
8. Containers and Cuttings
9. Myths, Lies, and all the Latest Dirt