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Hydrangeas- What Type Likes Full Sun?

spot555 — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 15:24:37 GMT

I just love hydrangeas. I have a spot in my garden where I could put 2, but it's almost full sun (Seattle area).

Any suggestions on a type that continues to bloom Summer through Fall?

Re: Hydrangeas- What Type Likes Full Sun?

mslikestheq — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 15:33:23 GMT

I hope this helps

https://www.espoma.com/flowers/fun-in-the-sun-best-hydrangeas-to-grow-in-full-sun/

Re: Hydrangeas- What Type Likes Full Sun?

JustJazzmom — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 15:38:34 GMT

I can give two types that like full sun Hydrangea paniculata and Hydrangea arborescens. Coincidentally, they both bloom on new wood or the current year's growth.

Make certain when you go nursery shopping, it doesn't just say 'hydrangea' it should say the other half of the Latin name.

There are numerous cultivars out there of both species.

Here is one website so you can see a few of them:

http://www.hydrangea.com/shopping/start.php?browse=1&cat=5

http://www.hydrangea.com/shopping/start.php

Re: Hydrangeas- What Type Likes Full Sun?

Carmie — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 15:46:23 GMT

Panicle hydrangeas are cultivated for full sun. There are not a ton of them to choose from as most hydrangeas prefer partial shade and they are late bloomers.

There are a couple that I love and have in my landscape.

Limelight is a beautiful plant and it gets big. The flowers are light green. It also comes in a smaller version called Little Lime... I really love those. I planted 4 Little Limes this year.

PInky Winky is another big hydrangea with colors of pink and white, They grow on non drooping stems. My neighbor has some and they are quite showy, the flower heads are cones shaped and unique. I am getting some to plant as soon as the weather cooperates.

Quickfire is another one that is big. This plant blooms very early in the spring and lasts to the fall. It is bright pink.

What people don't realize is that most hydrangeas are large and need space to grow. Many get cut down because they are too big for the area.

Re: Hydrangeas- What Type Likes Full Sun?

Grade1Teach — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 15:47:24 GMT

I have all Endless Summer Hydrangeas in my front and backyard. I have nine in total.

The ones in my shade garden have grown quite large in this first summer and they have bloomed all summer, without end.

I have 3 plants in full sun that are much smaller, but have bloomed all summer as well. Less blooms though and they require SO much more water than the others. One of them looked burnt for a few days, but I was able to save it.

I don't know if there is a hydrangea that truly enjoys full sun/summer heat, but I'm asking my landscaper to transplant the ones I have in full sun. I don't recommend it.

Re: Hydrangeas- What Type Likes Full Sun?

spot555 — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 15:54:00 GMT

CARMIE.

I'm familiar with all those you mentioned, & like all of them. I've always thought Limelight would be a beauty to grow in my yard.

Re: Hydrangeas- What Type Likes Full Sun?

spot555 — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 15:54:35 GMT

Thanks for all your responses & excellent info/links!

Re: Hydrangeas- What Type Likes Full Sun?

spot555 — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 15:57:35 GMT

I have 3 Forever & Ever Red on the side of my house in planter pots (shade with dappled sun). They're probably 7 or 8 years old, & continue to thrive in those pots. I'm sure they're massively root-bound, but they grow huge & are packed with blooms.

Re: Hydrangeas- What Type Likes Full Sun?

spot555 — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:25:54 GMT

I just looked on the Monrovia site, & I think I'll buy the "Little Lime". The height of 3-5 feet, + it's light needs make it ideal. I didn't realize the blooms turned pink in the Fall...how cool. My pink Hydrangeas that are reddish pink turn to lime in the Fall.

Re: Hydrangeas- What Type Likes Full Sun?

Gerdane — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:33:54 GMT

I have both Annabelle and Vanilla Strawberry in my yard. They both do fine in full sun, but of the two I'd say Annabelle does better in part sun. The blooms on it are beautiful! They look like giant snowballs and have a slight scent when they first bloom. They would be beautiful dried. Mine are still blooming but pretty soon they will start turning a light brown. I had my landscaping redone last summer and the landscaper planted Vanilla Strawberry which gets much more sun than the Annabelles and they do fine (never see any scorched leaves). They also have a slight scent when they bloom. They start out looking like a vanilla ice cream cone and gradually turn a strawberry pink from the bottom. It really looks like a strawberry ice cream cone with whipped cream on top. Finally they completely turn a darker shade of pink this time of year (I'm in the Midwest). If you'd like some color, I'd say the Vanilla Strawberry is a good choice for full sun. The nice thing is I don't need to amend the soil to get the pink color!

Re: Hydrangeas- What Type Likes Full Sun?

spot555 — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 19:40:31 GMT

Gerdane.

Doesn't Annabelle need staking? That is a spectacular hydrangea.

I've also looked at Vanilla Strawberry, & I love the pink/white mix. It looks like I have some really good options.

Re: Hydrangeas- What Type Likes Full Sun?

JustJazzmom — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 19:20:56 GMT

@spot555 wrote:
Gerdane.

Doesn't Annabelle need staking? That is a spectacular hydrangea.

I've also looked at Vanilla Strawberry, & I love the pink/white mix. It lloks like I have some really good options.

It could if you don't keep it within bounds. 'Bella Anna' is a pink arborescens related to 'Annabelle'.

Re: Hydrangeas- What Type Likes Full Sun?

Lilysmom — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 19:38:59 GMT

@spot555, whichever one you choose, good luck. My absolute favorite shrub. If you get vanilla strawberry know that it gets REALLY big. I have two and just love them. I also have limelights and it is pretty. Post a pic when you get it in the ground. LM

Re: Hydrangeas- What Type Likes Full Sun?

Gerdane — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 20:17:54 GMT

@spot555 wrote:
Gerdane.

Doesn't Annabelle need staking? That is a spectacular hydrangea.

I've also looked at Vanilla Strawberry, & I love the pink/white mix. It looks like I have some really good options.

golden retriever, The Annabelles can get top heavy but surprisingly don't need staking. I am amazed that the stalks hold them up. They just all kind of hold each other up making one large hedge. I do prune them periodically to keep them within the area I want them to grow. Mine are against my house so maybe that helps with support. I suppose you could try a tomato cage over them as they start coming up in the spring but I don't think you would need to. Good luck with whatever you choose. Gardening is so much fun! 🌸

Re: Hydrangeas- What Type Likes Full Sun?

JustJazzmom — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 20:37:14 GMT

Peony hoop might work too for a while until the shrub outgrows it but it might be better -- 2 stakes and some twine to kind of hold them back.