A practical gardeners' guide to growing these colourful and popular flowering shrubs. Advice on growing hydrangeas in pots and tubs, pruning, propagation, use in garden design and descriptions of popular varieties are included for the novice and expert gardener alike.

Hydrangeas: A Gardener's Guide

Church, Glyn

Lothian Pub. Co

Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular flowering shrubs in the world. With many species native to North America and dozens of hardy hybrids developed over the years, there is an overwhelming range of plants to choose from. Here is practical, expert advice for the American gardener looking to add brilliant color and show-stopping blooms to a garden. 
 This comprehensive guide covers the early history of hydrangeas, wild species and cultivated forms -- including many North American species and American-bred hybrids -- and lists the most popular varieties. It also includes: 
<ul>a section on the widely sought-after, versatile and hardy climbing hydrangeas advice on planting, cultivation, and propagation how to prune hydrangea use in garden design how to care for cut blooms for long-lasting beauty growing in containers affecting bloom color -- from the pinks to the blues how to choose the best plant for the site information on rare species for the enthusiast and the daring. </ul>
 With more than 100 stunning, full color photographs and a list of over 125 recommended species and hybrid hydrangeas for various situations and uses, Hydrangeas is a beautiful, comprehensive guide to these favorite flowering shrubs.

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"Hydrangeas have so many winning attributes, it's hard to imagine an easier group of plants to grow, or any other flowering shrubs capable of providing vibrant color for so long a season" -from the Introduction The large number of hydrangea cultivars developed in recent years has done much to increase their popularity across North America. Gardeners in colder regions, who could not grow these brilliant bloomers, now have many choices available. Today there are new super-hardy, dwarf and compact varieties; new colors; and new forms of these satisfying plants. 
 Glyn Church celebrates these developments in this comprehensive guide. Illustrated with lush color photographs on every page, Complete Hydrangeas features:
<ul>
<li>More than 230 recommended clones, cultivars and related plants</li> <li>The latest developments in hybridization</li> <li>Planting, pruning, pests and propagation</li> <li>Choosing the best plant for the location</li> <li>Special advice on growing red, pink and blue blooms</li> <li>Using hydrangeas in garden design</li> <li>Companion plantings</li> <li>Growing in containers</li> <li>Caring for cut blooms, and enjoying hydrangeas in the home.</li> </ul>
 The author's advice, guidance and enthusiasm will have readers enjoying these show-stopping blooms in their own gardens.

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Hydrangeas: A Gardener's Guide

Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas

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Trees and Shrubs for Flowers (The Woody Plant)

Trees and Shrubs for Fragrance (The Woody Plant)

Trees and Shrubs for Fragrance (The Woody Plant)

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