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22

Mar

By Elahe Rabiei

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12 Stunning Mophead Hydrangea Varieties for 2025

I absolutely love mophead hydrangea varieties! These stunning plants, scientifically known as Hydrangea macrophylla, are famous for their large, round clusters of flowers that resemble a mop—hence the name "mophead." The flowers are usually made up of smaller florets, and their colour can range from blue to pink, purple, or even white, depending on the soil's pH. They're one of my favourite types of hydrangeas because of their dramatic, showy blooms that make a garden truly stand out. Key Features of My Mophead Hydrangeas: Flower Clusters: The most distinctive feature is the large, ball-shaped flower clusters. They often have a…

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09

Mar

By Elahe Rabiei

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5 Admirable Dwarf Crape Myrtle Varieties: Add Elegant to your Small Garden

Crape Myrtle with its incredible blooms is often considered a cheaper alternative to Hydrangea. Here are five of my favourite dwarf crape myrtle varieties based on compact size, vibrant flowers, and overall aesthetic appeal. Each one brings something unique in terms of colour, size, and hardiness, making them well-suited for smaller gardens or as ornamental shrubs:   Velma's Royal Delight: Dwarf Crape Myrtle    I love Velma's Royal Delight for its striking dark purple flowers and compact growth habit. The bold colour contrast makes it a standout, especially in smaller gardens. Size: Typically grows to about 3-4 feet tall and…

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08

Mar

By Elahe Rabiei

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3 Vigorous Climbing Hydrangea Varieties for 2025

Climbing hydrangea varieties such as Hydrangea anomala, Hydrangea seemannii, and Hydrangea serratifolia can work perfectly to cover outbuildings or brighten up shady house walls. Hydrangea anomala subsp. Petiolaris is the most popular and well-known climbing hydrangea; however, Hydrangea seemannii and Hydrangea serratifolia are less known. Why? Keep reading. Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant, here is all you must know about climbing hydrangea varieties. After reading my post, you can select your garden, yard, or landscape best. For example, Hydrangea anomala and Hydrangea serratifolia can grow in USDA zones 5-9, but Hydrangea seemannii has a tropical origin and is best in warm, humid climates with no freezing temperatures. Keep reading to learn…

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08

Mar

By Elahe Rabiei

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Top 4 Red Hydrangea Varieties that You Cann’t Missed Them

If you’re looking for red hydrangeas, you're in luck! While hydrangeas are often known for their blue, pink, or white blooms, several varieties produce beautiful, rich red flowers. Here are four of the best red hydrangea varieties that I absolutely love: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Fire Light' Type: Bigleaf Hydrangea Why I Love It: 'Fire Light' stands out with its deep red to dark pink flowers, which intensify to a fiery red as they age—especially in cooler climates. The plant has a compact, sturdy growth habit, making it perfect for small to medium-sized gardens. Bloom Time: Late summer to fall. Height: 3–5…

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05

Mar

By Elahe Rabiei

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7 Cheaper Alternatives to Hydrangea: Adorn your Garden while Saving Your Money

Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant. In this post, I provided a list of cheaper alternatives to Hydrangea including Spirea, Elderberry, Cotoneaster, Weigela, Butterfly Bush, Abelia, and Rose of Sharon. Here, you can see their images and price range. I will also give you tips for caring for them which will help you choose the best according to your garden conditions. Let’s get going. Factors Affecting the Price of the Alternatives to Hydrangea It is difficult for me to give you the exact price of cheaper alternatives to Hydrangea because their prices are involved with different factors such as: Size: Larger plants generally cost more. Variety:…

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04

Mar

By Elahe Rabiei

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Endless Summer Hydrangea Vs Limelight: All you Should Need Before Planting

Hi, today I want to compare two popular Hydrangea: Endless Summer Hydrangea vs Limelight. Most people want to know which one is better for their garden so I will tell you about their characteristics such as their flowering and growth habits. I will differentiate their needs like light requirements, best humidity and temperature and so on that help you find the best place for planting them in your garden. In addition, I will compare the caring tips of Endless Summer and Limelight Hydrangea such as their pruning. I also teach you how to distinguish endless summer hydrangea from the limelight…

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02

Mar

By Elahe Rabiei

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Limelight Hydrangea Vs Vanilla Strawberry: In My Experience

From my experience, the Limelight Hydrangea and the Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea are truly stunning panicle hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata) varieties. Still, they each have their unique features that make them stand out in different ways. Here’s what I’ve noticed about the differences between the two: Limelight Hydrangea Vs Vanilla Strawberry: Flower Color     Limelight Hydrangea: I’ve found that Limelight starts with lime-green flowers in mid-summer, and as the season progresses, they transition through shades of white, then pink, and eventually turn a rich burgundy by late fall. It’s fascinating to watch the colours evolve.     Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea: In contrast, the…

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26

Feb

By Elahe Rabiei

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6 Stunning Panicle Hydrangea Varieties for 2025: Make Your Colorful Garden

Bobo, Phantom, Limelight, Quick Fire, Fire Light, and Little Lime are the best eye-catching panicle hydrangea varieties that you should add to your garden in 2025. Do you know why? Keep reading to tell you about their beauties, incredible blooms and caring tips to find the most ideal panicle hydrangea variety for your garden. Before Starting, do you know what is panicle hydrangea? Let’s find out it. What Is a Panicle Hydrangea?   A panicle hydrangea is a flowering shrub known for its large, cone-shaped flower clusters. These clusters, called panicles, can change colour throughout the growing season, often from…

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25

Feb

By Elahe Rabiei

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Limelight Hydrangea Vs Limelight Prime: Their Benefits and Identification

Both 'Limelight' and 'Limelight Prime' are varieties of Hydrangea paniculate, but what are their differences and how to distinguish between them? The main difference among these varieties is their size.  The Limelight hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight') is a popular variety known for its large, cone-shaped flower clusters that start lime green and gradually turn to white and then pink as they mature. It is most suitable for expansive garden spaces. The Limelight Prime hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight Prime') is a compact size variety suite for smaller areas. It produces abundant, showy flowers that transition from lime green to white and…

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24

Feb

By Elahe Rabiei

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What to Plant in Front of Limelight Hydrangea? The Best for 2025 + Tried and True

I, as a horticultural consultant, recommend Impatiens and Hostas as the best companions to plant in front of limelight hydrangea. Do you know why? keep reading! Impatiens is a low-maintenance flowering plant with incredible small blooms that come in a wide range of colours, including red, pink, purple, orange, violet, coral, purple, yellow, and so on. Impatiens is an annual which lets you design your garden according to the colour of the year. Hosta is a low-maintenance perennial plant which I think is one of the best companions of limelight hydrangea due to its wide range of leaf colours, textures,…

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