How to grow hydrangeas at the beach?
by Mary pachas
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We have sand around the house, not soil. Also strong sun, little shade.
Is there a way to make this work ?
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I don't know how to grow them. I wanted to let you know I live a stone's throw from the mighty Pacific ocean. Hydrangeas, rhodedendrons, azaleas, all thrive here. For my 100% sand I mixed in compost about a foot deep. That's all I know.
Hi Mary! Your problem can have a solution in these sites listed. I am sure that you can find out how to grow beautiful hydrangeas at the beach. My very best to you!!
http://beach-landscaping.com/all-about-hydrangea/
https://www.thegardenglove.com/growing-hydrangeas/
https://dengarden.com/gardening/Gardening-in-Sand
http://www.gardenality.com/Questions/2321/Problems-and-Solutions/Drainage-and-Erosion/My-Land-Have-To-Much-Sand.html
Mary, make sure you get the types that like a lot of sun. I know there are some that prefer some shade.
They will grow near the beach. Look for pictures of gardens on Cape Cod, Nantucket, etc. If you have lots of sun, plant them on the side of the house that gets less sun (east, for morning sun, and north). Most hydrangeas like some sun.
Do Hydrangeas tolerate salt spray? I live right on the Pacific Ocean, and near a blow hole. Sometimes we get salt spray on the garden and I need to shower the non-tolerant plants soon after salt spray falls on them.