Fall Planting Guide
Join Natalie Carmolli from Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs as she walks you through a complete look at the how, why, what, and where of hydrangeas.
You can also save or print this information in our Hydrangeas Demystified info sheet:
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Join Natalie Carmolli from Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs as she walks you through a complete look at the how, why, what, and where of hydrangeas.
You can also save or print this information in our Hydrangeas Demystified info sheet:
Where do you live?
USDA Zones 2-4
Are you planting an evergreen?
plant in spring (ideally by early June)
Are you pushing the hardiness zone of the plant, or does the plant typically get damaged in winter in your area?
Yes -> plant in spring (ideally by early June)
No -> Do you have plans to be away from home for any prolonged periods this summer, especially during the hottest part of the season?
Yes -> plant spring-early summer, or in early autumn (by mid September)
No -> plant any time from spring through mid September; pay extra attention to water needs if planting during hot and/or dry weather.
USDA Zones 5-6
Are you planting an evergreen?
plant in spring (ideally by early June)
Are you pushing the hardiness zone of the plant, or does the plant typically get damaged in winter in your area?
Yes -> plant in spring (ideally by early June)
No -> Do you have plans to be away from home for any prolonged periods this summer, especially during the hottest part of the season?
Yes -> plant spring-early summer, or in early autumn (by mid September)
No -> plant any time from spring through mid September; pay extra attention to water needs if planting during hot and/or dry weather.
USDA Zones 7-10
Are you planting an evergreen?
plant in early-mid spring or early-mid fall
Are you pushing the hardiness zone of the plant, or does the plant typically get damaged in winter in your area?
Yes -> plant in early spring
No -> Plant in spring or fall, timing so that the plant has the longest possible growing period without either hot weather stress or cold weather stress.
What you will learn
- The six main types of hydrangeas grown in North American gardens
- Which zones and temperatures they grow in
- Best pruning practices for each type
- Ideal soil, light, and watering
- Which varieties rebloom
- Space-saving dwarf hydrangeas
- The facts on flower color change
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