Potting hydrangeas
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Jeanette S on Sep 11, 2014I had one in a pot for 3 years and it had stunning foliage, but not a single bloom! I put it in the ground that spring and it was beautiful with vibrant dark rose blooms!Helpful Reply
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The Garden Frog with C Renee on Sep 11, 2014I have many shrubs in pots and a couple baby hydrangeas and I do nothing with mine in zone 7; however, in lower zones I highly suggest putting them in a protected spot and covering them in leaves and putting them in a group against a wall, fence, or under a tree. If you are in zone 6, then doing this should work out fine. Just remember they will need watered until the ground freezes. Even if you do not see the limbs -you do not want them to dry out. Do you know what varieties you bought? There are many that are great bloomers while others are finicky. Good luck and happy gardening.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Sep 12, 2014The smaller the pot the more protection they will need during winter. If you can't situate them as the Garden Frog suggests, I would bring them into an unheated garage.Helpful Reply
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Denise Gigi on Sep 12, 2014Thank you all for your great advice! I love that anyone who has knowledge or experienced your particular situation can give input! This is an AWESOME site! Kudos to you!!!Helpful Reply
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