Blossoming Questions

Do you have tips on how to help my Strawberry Sundae^® Panicle Hydrangeas to stand up straight? I’ve read that I should prune them back about 1/3 and I’ve also heard to prune the thinner branches that cross over one another. How about fertilizing?

Are hydrangeas good for potting?

My hydrangea has spent winter in our unheated garage. Do I take it out now, in April, in the area north of Chicago? Also, it’s been in the pot maybe 2-3 years, and I know it needs to be repotted before it gets much new growth. By what point should I repot it?

How and when should I prune BloomStruck^® Hydrangeas?

I am in Missoula, Montana Zone 4-6. What variety of hydrangea would be best for me to purchase for a pot on my patio that gets plenty of sun?

If I trim my Endless Summer^® hydrangea back to the first bud on last year’s growth, will I get this year’s bloom? Can I just prune back to shape the plant?

I want to plant hydrangeas in my front garden bed. It gets no morning sun but will get sun from noon onward. I’m in the Nashville area, so the afternoon sun is quite hot. Is there a variety that can take the heat?

Can I plant Vanilla Strawberry^™ Panicle Hydrangea in a decorative container?

Why doesn’t my hydrangea bush get any flowers?

Are the Twist n’ Shout not supposed to fully bloom? Looks like mine is only partially opening up, which is what I see in the picture.