I haven't had much experience with Hydrangea, but I bought a big beautiful 1
gallon size plant at Lowe's 2 weeks ago. I've got it planted and it's
thriving. My question is:

when I got it, the balls of blooms were standing straight up, but now they
are branching outward and some are lying on ground level. Is this the way
they are supposed to grow? I noticed at the nursery that all the others are
doing the same thing. I know they eventually turn into a nice sized bush, so
maybe this is a natural occurence?

Thanks
Angie

Angie,
The blooms of the Hydrangea are quite large. If the stems they are sitting
on are not too strong they may bend down. Rain too, might make the blooms
heavy, with the same result. We have several in our yard, and they get quite
bushy. We live in Ontario, and they are just starting to mature. Later on in
the season when they are in bloom, I usually end up supporting them. Anyway
good luck ! It's a beautiful plant and they continue to bloom to well into
fall. Consider the dried out flowers for indoor decor after the season is
over.
Ben.

"junkyardcat" wrote in message
...
I haven't had much experience with Hydrangea, but I bought a big beautiful
1
gallon size plant at Lowe's 2 weeks ago. I've got it planted and it's
thriving. My question is:

when I got it, the balls of blooms were standing straight up, but now they
are branching outward and some are lying on ground level. Is this the way
they are supposed to grow? I noticed at the nursery that all the others
are
doing the same thing. I know they eventually turn into a nice sized bush,
so
maybe this is a natural occurence?

Thanks
Angie

Hi Ben, I am in Toronto and i was planning to get some. Do they need full
sun? I have a Linden tree....could them be plant close to that
tree....(around 3' from it)

Thanks

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
Angie,
The blooms of the Hydrangea are quite large. If the stems they are sitting
on are not too strong they may bend down. Rain too, might make the blooms
heavy, with the same result. We have several in our yard, and they get
quite
bushy. We live in Ontario, and they are just starting to mature. Later on
in
the season when they are in bloom, I usually end up supporting them.
Anyway
good luck ! It's a beautiful plant and they continue to bloom to well into
fall. Consider the dried out flowers for indoor decor after the season is
over.
Ben.

"junkyardcat" wrote in message
...
I haven't had much experience with Hydrangea, but I bought a big
beautiful
1
gallon size plant at Lowe's 2 weeks ago. I've got it planted and it's
thriving. My question is:

when I got it, the balls of blooms were standing straight up, but now
they
are branching outward and some are lying on ground level. Is this the
way
they are supposed to grow? I noticed at the nursery that all the others
are
doing the same thing. I know they eventually turn into a nice sized
bush,
so
maybe this is a natural occurence?

Thanks
Angie

No, Paulo, the ones we have are either in the shade, or mostly shade. One
large one is located at the foot of a large old Butternut Tree. It thrives
there. If you can help it, don't plant them in full sun. They also require
good watering during the warm months ahead. The leaves will tell you : they
will droop, so to speak, and it is time to water. Good luck ! Ben.

"Paulo" wrote in message
. ..
Hi Ben, I am in Toronto and i was planning to get some. Do they need full
sun? I have a Linden tree....could them be plant close to that
tree....(around 3' from it)

Thanks

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
Angie,
The blooms of the Hydrangea are quite large. If the stems they are
sitting
on are not too strong they may bend down. Rain too, might make the
blooms
heavy, with the same result. We have several in our yard, and they get
quite
bushy. We live in Ontario, and they are just starting to mature. Later
on
in
the season when they are in bloom, I usually end up supporting them.
Anyway
good luck ! It's a beautiful plant and they continue to bloom to well
into
fall. Consider the dried out flowers for indoor decor after the season
is
over.
Ben.

"junkyardcat" wrote in message
...
I haven't had much experience with Hydrangea, but I bought a big
beautiful
1
gallon size plant at Lowe's 2 weeks ago. I've got it planted and it's
thriving. My question is:

when I got it, the balls of blooms were standing straight up, but now
they
are branching outward and some are lying on ground level. Is this the
way
they are supposed to grow? I noticed at the nursery that all the
others
are
doing the same thing. I know they eventually turn into a nice sized
bush,
so
maybe this is a natural occurence?

Thanks
Angie

Thanks Ben!

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
No, Paulo, the ones we have are either in the shade, or mostly shade. One
large one is located at the foot of a large old Butternut Tree. It thrives
there. If you can help it, don't plant them in full sun. They also require
good watering during the warm months ahead. The leaves will tell you :
they
will droop, so to speak, and it is time to water. Good luck ! Ben.

"Paulo" wrote in message
. ..
Hi Ben, I am in Toronto and i was planning to get some. Do they need
full
sun? I have a Linden tree....could them be plant close to that
tree....(around 3' from it)

Thanks

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
Angie,
The blooms of the Hydrangea are quite large. If the stems they are
sitting
on are not too strong they may bend down. Rain too, might make the
blooms
heavy, with the same result. We have several in our yard, and they get
quite
bushy. We live in Ontario, and they are just starting to mature. Later
on
in
the season when they are in bloom, I usually end up supporting them.
Anyway
good luck ! It's a beautiful plant and they continue to bloom to well
into
fall. Consider the dried out flowers for indoor decor after the season
is
over.
Ben.

"junkyardcat" wrote in message
...
I haven't had much experience with Hydrangea, but I bought a big
beautiful
1
gallon size plant at Lowe's 2 weeks ago. I've got it planted and
it's
thriving. My question is:

when I got it, the balls of blooms were standing straight up, but
now
they
are branching outward and some are lying on ground level. Is this
the
way
they are supposed to grow? I noticed at the nursery that all the
others
are
doing the same thing. I know they eventually turn into a nice sized
bush,
so
maybe this is a natural occurence?

Thanks
Angie

Ben, do you prune your hydrangeas in the spring or fall?

I have had one planted for several years that really hasn't produced, then I
finally figured out that I had it in the wrong spot. I moved it to a nice
shady spot under an apple tree and hope that it will do better now.

Lisa

"Paulo" wrote in message
. ..
Thanks Ben!

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
No, Paulo, the ones we have are either in the shade, or mostly shade.
One
large one is located at the foot of a large old Butternut Tree. It
thrives
there. If you can help it, don't plant them in full sun. They also
require
good watering during the warm months ahead. The leaves will tell you :
they
will droop, so to speak, and it is time to water. Good luck ! Ben.

"Paulo" wrote in message
. ..
Hi Ben, I am in Toronto and i was planning to get some. Do they need
full
sun? I have a Linden tree....could them be plant close to that
tree....(around 3' from it)

Thanks

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
Angie,
The blooms of the Hydrangea are quite large. If the stems they are
sitting
on are not too strong they may bend down. Rain too, might make the
blooms
heavy, with the same result. We have several in our yard, and they
get
quite
bushy. We live in Ontario, and they are just starting to mature.
Later
on
in
the season when they are in bloom, I usually end up supporting them.
Anyway
good luck ! It's a beautiful plant and they continue to bloom to
well
into
fall. Consider the dried out flowers for indoor decor after the
season
is
over.
Ben.

"junkyardcat" wrote in message
...
I haven't had much experience with Hydrangea, but I bought a big
beautiful
1
gallon size plant at Lowe's 2 weeks ago. I've got it planted and
it's
thriving. My question is:

when I got it, the balls of blooms were standing straight up, but
now
they
are branching outward and some are lying on ground level. Is this
the
way
they are supposed to grow? I noticed at the nursery that all the
others
are
doing the same thing. I know they eventually turn into a nice
sized
bush,
so
maybe this is a natural occurence?

Thanks
Angie

Lisa, by no means am I an expert but this is what I do each Spring.
I only prune back the dead canes. I have heard that hydrangeas produce
blooms on last years growth, so I don't touch any live canes at that time of
year. Later on when blooms are out, and if needed, I prune lightly to shape.
Hope it helps you. Good luck !

"Lisa" wrote in message
. ..
Ben, do you prune your hydrangeas in the spring or fall?

I have had one planted for several years that really hasn't produced, then
I
finally figured out that I had it in the wrong spot. I moved it to a nice
shady spot under an apple tree and hope that it will do better now.

Lisa

"Paulo" wrote in message
. ..
Thanks Ben!

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
No, Paulo, the ones we have are either in the shade, or mostly shade.
One
large one is located at the foot of a large old Butternut Tree. It
thrives
there. If you can help it, don't plant them in full sun. They also
require
good watering during the warm months ahead. The leaves will tell you :
they
will droop, so to speak, and it is time to water. Good luck ! Ben.

"Paulo" wrote in message
. ..
Hi Ben, I am in Toronto and i was planning to get some. Do they need
full
sun? I have a Linden tree....could them be plant close to that
tree....(around 3' from it)

Thanks

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
Angie,
The blooms of the Hydrangea are quite large. If the stems they are
sitting
on are not too strong they may bend down. Rain too, might make the
blooms
heavy, with the same result. We have several in our yard, and they
get
quite
bushy. We live in Ontario, and they are just starting to mature.
Later
on
in
the season when they are in bloom, I usually end up supporting
them.
Anyway
good luck ! It's a beautiful plant and they continue to bloom to
well
into
fall. Consider the dried out flowers for indoor decor after the
season
is
over.
Ben.

"junkyardcat" wrote in message
...
I haven't had much experience with Hydrangea, but I bought a big
beautiful
1
gallon size plant at Lowe's 2 weeks ago. I've got it planted and
it's
thriving. My question is:

when I got it, the balls of blooms were standing straight up,
but
now
they
are branching outward and some are lying on ground level. Is
this
the
way
they are supposed to grow? I noticed at the nursery that all the
others
are
doing the same thing. I know they eventually turn into a nice
sized
bush,
so
maybe this is a natural occurence?

Thanks
Angie

On Mon, 24 May 2004 11:06:43 -0500, "junkyardcat"
wrote:

===I haven't had much experience with Hydrangea, but I bought a big beautiful 1
===gallon size plant at Lowe's 2 weeks ago. I've got it planted and it's
===thriving. My question is:
===
===when I got it, the balls of blooms were standing straight up, but now they
===are branching outward and some are lying on ground level. Is this the way
===they are supposed to grow? I noticed at the nursery that all the others are
===doing the same thing. I know they eventually turn into a nice sized bush, so
===maybe this is a natural occurence?
===
===Thanks
===Angie
===
===

I am finally now getting blooms on my resurected and salvaged Wal MArt
Dumpster hydrangeas. They have some real nice size to them, but due to
the shape they were in when I recovered them last year they had to be
cut back pretty good, but at least this year they show promise. No
clue as to color.

Was told by a nurseryman that if you add lime aorund them they will
produce really vibrant colors, and its possible to make the colors
change by adding different minerals.
Visit my website: http://www.frugalmachinist.com
Opinions expressed are those of my wifes,
I had no input whatsoever.
Remove "nospam" from email addy.

"junkyardcat" wrote in message
...
I haven't had much experience with Hydrangea, but I bought a big beautiful
1
gallon size plant at Lowe's 2 weeks ago. I've got it planted and it's
thriving. My question is:

when I got it, the balls of blooms were standing straight up, but now they
are branching outward and some are lying on ground level. Is this the way
they are supposed to grow? I noticed at the nursery that all the others
are
doing the same thing. I know they eventually turn into a nice sized bush,
so
maybe this is a natural occurence?

Thanks
Angie

I saw beautiful hydrangeas at the local garden center. While talking to the
sales clerk about these, she said that in order to get the nice big colorful
blooms, that I would probably need to add acidity to the soil. Have you had
your soil tested? You may need more acid.

Brigitte

What kind of soil is better for them?

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
Lisa, by no means am I an expert but this is what I do each Spring.
I only prune back the dead canes. I have heard that hydrangeas produce
blooms on last years growth, so I don't touch any live canes at that time
of
year. Later on when blooms are out, and if needed, I prune lightly to
shape.
Hope it helps you. Good luck !

"Lisa" wrote in message
. ..
Ben, do you prune your hydrangeas in the spring or fall?

I have had one planted for several years that really hasn't produced,
then
I
finally figured out that I had it in the wrong spot. I moved it to a
nice
shady spot under an apple tree and hope that it will do better now.

Lisa

"Paulo" wrote in message
. ..
Thanks Ben!

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
No, Paulo, the ones we have are either in the shade, or mostly
shade.
One
large one is located at the foot of a large old Butternut Tree. It
thrives
there. If you can help it, don't plant them in full sun. They also
require
good watering during the warm months ahead. The leaves will tell you
:
they
will droop, so to speak, and it is time to water. Good luck !
Ben.

"Paulo" wrote in message
. ..
Hi Ben, I am in Toronto and i was planning to get some. Do they
need
full
sun? I have a Linden tree....could them be plant close to that
tree....(around 3' from it)

Thanks

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
Angie,
The blooms of the Hydrangea are quite large. If the stems they
are
sitting
on are not too strong they may bend down. Rain too, might make
the
blooms
heavy, with the same result. We have several in our yard, and
they
get
quite
bushy. We live in Ontario, and they are just starting to mature.
Later
on
in
the season when they are in bloom, I usually end up supporting
them.
Anyway
good luck ! It's a beautiful plant and they continue to bloom to
well
into
fall. Consider the dried out flowers for indoor decor after the
season
is
over.
Ben.

"junkyardcat" wrote in message
...
I haven't had much experience with Hydrangea, but I bought a
big
beautiful
1
gallon size plant at Lowe's 2 weeks ago. I've got it planted
and
it's
thriving. My question is:

when I got it, the balls of blooms were standing straight up,
but
now
they
are branching outward and some are lying on ground level. Is
this
the
way
they are supposed to grow? I noticed at the nursery that all
the
others
are
doing the same thing. I know they eventually turn into a nice
sized
bush,
so
maybe this is a natural occurence?

Thanks
Angie

What kind of soil is better for them?

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
Lisa, by no means am I an expert but this is what I do each Spring.
I only prune back the dead canes. I have heard that hydrangeas produce
blooms on last years growth, so I don't touch any live canes at that time
of
year. Later on when blooms are out, and if needed, I prune lightly to
shape.
Hope it helps you. Good luck !

"Lisa" wrote in message
. ..
Ben, do you prune your hydrangeas in the spring or fall?

I have had one planted for several years that really hasn't produced,
then
I
finally figured out that I had it in the wrong spot. I moved it to a
nice
shady spot under an apple tree and hope that it will do better now.

Lisa

"Paulo" wrote in message
. ..
Thanks Ben!

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
No, Paulo, the ones we have are either in the shade, or mostly
shade.
One
large one is located at the foot of a large old Butternut Tree. It
thrives
there. If you can help it, don't plant them in full sun. They also
require
good watering during the warm months ahead. The leaves will tell you
:
they
will droop, so to speak, and it is time to water. Good luck !
Ben.

"Paulo" wrote in message
. ..
Hi Ben, I am in Toronto and i was planning to get some. Do they
need
full
sun? I have a Linden tree....could them be plant close to that
tree....(around 3' from it)

Thanks

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
Angie,
The blooms of the Hydrangea are quite large. If the stems they
are
sitting
on are not too strong they may bend down. Rain too, might make
the
blooms
heavy, with the same result. We have several in our yard, and
they
get
quite
bushy. We live in Ontario, and they are just starting to mature.
Later
on
in
the season when they are in bloom, I usually end up supporting
them.
Anyway
good luck ! It's a beautiful plant and they continue to bloom to
well
into
fall. Consider the dried out flowers for indoor decor after the
season
is
over.
Ben.

"junkyardcat" wrote in message
...
I haven't had much experience with Hydrangea, but I bought a
big
beautiful
1
gallon size plant at Lowe's 2 weeks ago. I've got it planted
and
it's
thriving. My question is:

when I got it, the balls of blooms were standing straight up,
but
now
they
are branching outward and some are lying on ground level. Is
this
the
way
they are supposed to grow? I noticed at the nursery that all
the
others
are
doing the same thing. I know they eventually turn into a nice
sized
bush,
so
maybe this is a natural occurence?

Thanks
Angie

What kind of soil is better for them?

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
Lisa, by no means am I an expert but this is what I do each Spring.
I only prune back the dead canes. I have heard that hydrangeas produce
blooms on last years growth, so I don't touch any live canes at that time
of
year. Later on when blooms are out, and if needed, I prune lightly to
shape.
Hope it helps you. Good luck !

"Lisa" wrote in message
. ..
Ben, do you prune your hydrangeas in the spring or fall?

I have had one planted for several years that really hasn't produced,
then
I
finally figured out that I had it in the wrong spot. I moved it to a
nice
shady spot under an apple tree and hope that it will do better now.

Lisa

"Paulo" wrote in message
. ..
Thanks Ben!

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
No, Paulo, the ones we have are either in the shade, or mostly
shade.
One
large one is located at the foot of a large old Butternut Tree. It
thrives
there. If you can help it, don't plant them in full sun. They also
require
good watering during the warm months ahead. The leaves will tell you
:
they
will droop, so to speak, and it is time to water. Good luck !
Ben.

"Paulo" wrote in message
. ..
Hi Ben, I am in Toronto and i was planning to get some. Do they
need
full
sun? I have a Linden tree....could them be plant close to that
tree....(around 3' from it)

Thanks

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
Angie,
The blooms of the Hydrangea are quite large. If the stems they
are
sitting
on are not too strong they may bend down. Rain too, might make
the
blooms
heavy, with the same result. We have several in our yard, and
they
get
quite
bushy. We live in Ontario, and they are just starting to mature.
Later
on
in
the season when they are in bloom, I usually end up supporting
them.
Anyway
good luck ! It's a beautiful plant and they continue to bloom to
well
into
fall. Consider the dried out flowers for indoor decor after the
season
is
over.
Ben.

"junkyardcat" wrote in message
...
I haven't had much experience with Hydrangea, but I bought a
big
beautiful
1
gallon size plant at Lowe's 2 weeks ago. I've got it planted
and
it's
thriving. My question is:

when I got it, the balls of blooms were standing straight up,
but
now
they
are branching outward and some are lying on ground level. Is
this
the
way
they are supposed to grow? I noticed at the nursery that all
the
others
are
doing the same thing. I know they eventually turn into a nice
sized
bush,
so
maybe this is a natural occurence?

Thanks
Angie

What kind of soil is better for them?

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
Lisa, by no means am I an expert but this is what I do each Spring.
I only prune back the dead canes. I have heard that hydrangeas produce
blooms on last years growth, so I don't touch any live canes at that time
of
year. Later on when blooms are out, and if needed, I prune lightly to
shape.
Hope it helps you. Good luck !

"Lisa" wrote in message
. ..
Ben, do you prune your hydrangeas in the spring or fall?

I have had one planted for several years that really hasn't produced,
then
I
finally figured out that I had it in the wrong spot. I moved it to a
nice
shady spot under an apple tree and hope that it will do better now.

Lisa

"Paulo" wrote in message
. ..
Thanks Ben!

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
No, Paulo, the ones we have are either in the shade, or mostly
shade.
One
large one is located at the foot of a large old Butternut Tree. It
thrives
there. If you can help it, don't plant them in full sun. They also
require
good watering during the warm months ahead. The leaves will tell you
:
they
will droop, so to speak, and it is time to water. Good luck !
Ben.

"Paulo" wrote in message
. ..
Hi Ben, I am in Toronto and i was planning to get some. Do they
need
full
sun? I have a Linden tree....could them be plant close to that
tree....(around 3' from it)

Thanks

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
Angie,
The blooms of the Hydrangea are quite large. If the stems they
are
sitting
on are not too strong they may bend down. Rain too, might make
the
blooms
heavy, with the same result. We have several in our yard, and
they
get
quite
bushy. We live in Ontario, and they are just starting to mature.
Later
on
in
the season when they are in bloom, I usually end up supporting
them.
Anyway
good luck ! It's a beautiful plant and they continue to bloom to
well
into
fall. Consider the dried out flowers for indoor decor after the
season
is
over.
Ben.

"junkyardcat" wrote in message
...
I haven't had much experience with Hydrangea, but I bought a
big
beautiful
1
gallon size plant at Lowe's 2 weeks ago. I've got it planted
and
it's
thriving. My question is:

when I got it, the balls of blooms were standing straight up,
but
now
they
are branching outward and some are lying on ground level. Is
this
the
way
they are supposed to grow? I noticed at the nursery that all
the
others
are
doing the same thing. I know they eventually turn into a nice
sized
bush,
so
maybe this is a natural occurence?

Thanks
Angie

What kind of soil is better for them?

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
Lisa, by no means am I an expert but this is what I do each Spring.
I only prune back the dead canes. I have heard that hydrangeas produce
blooms on last years growth, so I don't touch any live canes at that time
of
year. Later on when blooms are out, and if needed, I prune lightly to
shape.
Hope it helps you. Good luck !

"Lisa" wrote in message
. ..
Ben, do you prune your hydrangeas in the spring or fall?

I have had one planted for several years that really hasn't produced,
then
I
finally figured out that I had it in the wrong spot. I moved it to a
nice
shady spot under an apple tree and hope that it will do better now.

Lisa

"Paulo" wrote in message
. ..
Thanks Ben!

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
No, Paulo, the ones we have are either in the shade, or mostly
shade.
One
large one is located at the foot of a large old Butternut Tree. It
thrives
there. If you can help it, don't plant them in full sun. They also
require
good watering during the warm months ahead. The leaves will tell you
:
they
will droop, so to speak, and it is time to water. Good luck !
Ben.

"Paulo" wrote in message
. ..
Hi Ben, I am in Toronto and i was planning to get some. Do they
need
full
sun? I have a Linden tree....could them be plant close to that
tree....(around 3' from it)

Thanks

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
Angie,
The blooms of the Hydrangea are quite large. If the stems they
are
sitting
on are not too strong they may bend down. Rain too, might make
the
blooms
heavy, with the same result. We have several in our yard, and
they
get
quite
bushy. We live in Ontario, and they are just starting to mature.
Later
on
in
the season when they are in bloom, I usually end up supporting
them.
Anyway
good luck ! It's a beautiful plant and they continue to bloom to
well
into
fall. Consider the dried out flowers for indoor decor after the
season
is
over.
Ben.

"junkyardcat" wrote in message
...
I haven't had much experience with Hydrangea, but I bought a
big
beautiful
1
gallon size plant at Lowe's 2 weeks ago. I've got it planted
and
it's
thriving. My question is:

when I got it, the balls of blooms were standing straight up,
but
now
they
are branching outward and some are lying on ground level. Is
this
the
way
they are supposed to grow? I noticed at the nursery that all
the
others
are
doing the same thing. I know they eventually turn into a nice
sized
bush,
so
maybe this is a natural occurence?

Thanks
Angie

What kind of soil is better for them?

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
Lisa, by no means am I an expert but this is what I do each Spring.
I only prune back the dead canes. I have heard that hydrangeas produce
blooms on last years growth, so I don't touch any live canes at that time
of
year. Later on when blooms are out, and if needed, I prune lightly to
shape.
Hope it helps you. Good luck !

"Lisa" wrote in message
. ..
Ben, do you prune your hydrangeas in the spring or fall?

I have had one planted for several years that really hasn't produced,
then
I
finally figured out that I had it in the wrong spot. I moved it to a
nice
shady spot under an apple tree and hope that it will do better now.

Lisa

"Paulo" wrote in message
. ..
Thanks Ben!

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
No, Paulo, the ones we have are either in the shade, or mostly
shade.
One
large one is located at the foot of a large old Butternut Tree. It
thrives
there. If you can help it, don't plant them in full sun. They also
require
good watering during the warm months ahead. The leaves will tell you
:
they
will droop, so to speak, and it is time to water. Good luck !
Ben.

"Paulo" wrote in message
. ..
Hi Ben, I am in Toronto and i was planning to get some. Do they
need
full
sun? I have a Linden tree....could them be plant close to that
tree....(around 3' from it)

Thanks

--
Paulo
"Ben Tuinman" wrote in message
. ..
Angie,
The blooms of the Hydrangea are quite large. If the stems they
are
sitting
on are not too strong they may bend down. Rain too, might make
the
blooms
heavy, with the same result. We have several in our yard, and
they
get
quite
bushy. We live in Ontario, and they are just starting to mature.
Later
on
in
the season when they are in bloom, I usually end up supporting
them.
Anyway
good luck ! It's a beautiful plant and they continue to bloom to
well
into
fall. Consider the dried out flowers for indoor decor after the
season
is
over.
Ben.

"junkyardcat" wrote in message
...
I haven't had much experience with Hydrangea, but I bought a
big
beautiful
1
gallon size plant at Lowe's 2 weeks ago. I've got it planted
and
it's
thriving. My question is:

when I got it, the balls of blooms were standing straight up,
but
now
they
are branching outward and some are lying on ground level. Is
this
the
way
they are supposed to grow? I noticed at the nursery that all
the
others
are
doing the same thing. I know they eventually turn into a nice
sized
bush,
so
maybe this is a natural occurence?

Thanks
Angie