Problems with hydrangeas in pots

Hydrangeas are one of the most beloved garden plants around. Not only do their stunning flowers look great in bouquets, but they also have wonderful lush green leaves that uplift any garden.

So, for lovers of these garden favorites, what can you do if you don’t have a garden?

Hydrangea in pots during the winter

Or perhaps any new bed space that could fit an expansive hydrangea plant?

The answer – as always – is to grow in pots.

With a little care and know-how, these beauties can enhance any space in the garden: patio, balcony, deck or porch.

Here are 15 things you need to know when growing hydrangeas in pots.

1. Hydrangeas Are Great Container Plants

Potted hydrangeas are great alternatives if you only have areas where they are unlikely to grow well in the garden due to extreme cold or heat.

Hydrangeas generally grow in USDA Zones 3-9, but in either extreme, they are unlikely to do very well. That’s where containers come in.

Pots left in the cold can be adjusted by changing position and using coverings to increase warmth.

They can also be moved to a more sheltered spot out of c

hydrangea in pots indoors

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