How to Use hydrangea in a Sentence

hydrangea

noun
  • Even hydrangeas from a farm stand.
    — Mark Seliger, Vulture, 22 June 2026
  • What not to plant with hydrangeas?
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
  • Like some hydrangeas, ferns like a shady spot.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
  • There’s a hydrangea for that, too.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
  • If the soil feels dry, give the hydrangeas a good soak.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
  • Place the hydrangea in the hole so that the crown is even with the soil.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
  • Most hydrangeas can't take full sun in the South.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
  • What is the 1/3 rule for hydrangeas?
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
  • Give your hydrangea time and see if blooms appear.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
  • Do hydrangeas grow better in the ground or in pots?
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
  • Most hydrangeas bloom best with four hours of sunlight.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
  • For more tips, read up on Grumpy's guide to hydrangea care.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • Oakleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood or last year’s growth.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
  • But how much water do hydrangeas need?
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Some hydrangeas bloom on old wood, while others bloom on new wood.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
  • Want to learn more about when to plant hydrangeas for the best flowers?
    — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Plant the hydrangea in the prepared hole.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Then, the hydrangea grows new canes while the first round is blooming.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
  • There are times when growing a hydrangea in a pot is the best choice.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Four weeks before your first frost is a good time to plant new hydrangeas.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Don't panic and throw your hydrangea out.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
  • Here was a hydrangea that bloomed all summer long on both old and new growth.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 20 May 2024
  • White hydrangeas won't change color at all.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • Our hydrangeas have bloomed well, but their leaves are covered with black spots.
    — Neil Sperry, ExpressNews.com, 23 Aug. 2019
  • But sometimes hydrangeas fail to bloom.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
  • But sometimes hydrangeas fail to bloom.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Tables are set to match, with fresh white hydrangeas and blue and white striped linens.
    — Allison Bagley, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2018
  • Deadhead hydrangeas when blooms fade or petals curl to keep the plant tidy and healthy.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 27 June 2026
  • Move over roses, hydrangeas, and tulips.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The hydrangea blue shade is bright and cheery and will add a pop of color to your kitchen.
    — Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025

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