I finally uncovered my 'Endless Summer' and 'Forever&Ever' hydrangeas. I had discovered that dumping a bunch of dry leaves over them in the fall was sufficient to protect them from the erratic spring freezes that we have. The old branches help hold the mulch in place, and I cut them down in the spring when [...]
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What Happens to Plants After an Untimely Freeze Part 2
June 1, 2009 – Posted in: FAQ, WeatherIn Part 1 I mentioned the two hard frosts and a freeze we had recently, all of them rather later in the season than is typical. I illustrated how different species in the same genus reacted to the freeze differently, and also gave examples of plants that were damaged even though they were protected. Appearances [...]
Endless Summer and Forever and Ever Hydrangeas: Growing Tips for Cold Climates
June 1, 2008 – Posted in: HydrangeasEndless Summer Hydrangea: Dream Come True--or Nightmare? Hydrangea 'Forever & Ever Double Pink' stole my heart in 2006. This photo was taken September 7 of that yearIt's just like Elizabeth said. We gardeners want to believe that our dream plant is out there, just waiting for us to find it. I know when I first [...]
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