These varieties produce flower buds in spring.
Hydrangeas that bloom in spring and early summer are likely bigleaf or oakleaf hydrangeas.
Protect spring and early summer hydrangeas
Flower-bud protection is the goal of caring for hydrangeas in winter.
Credit: Dean Schoeppner
Manytypes of hydrangeasproduce flower buds in late summer that need to hang on through winter.
Winter winds can quickly dry out hydrangeas.
Ample moisture in fall will help stems withstand freezing blasts of air.
Slow and low is the best way to water hydrangeas.
Turn your hose onto a trickle and leave at the base of a plant for up to an hour.
The nutrients from the compost will break down over the season.
Adding another serving of compost in late winter or early spring is also a good idea.
Leaving the old flower heads on the plants will also add someinterest to the winter landscape.
