Like azalea bushes, there are many different varieties of hydrangea. There are varieties of hydrangea that thrive in full shade. Some varieties thrive in full or part sun (of 4-6 hours). But all hydrangeas can tolerate some shade—especially in the hottest part of the day.
Three varieties of hydrangea that do well in mostly shaded gardens are:
- Annabelle
- Invincibelle
- Incrediball
Consult with your landscaper or nursery so you will purchase the best variety for your garden.
Hydrangea flowers can be white, pink, green, or blue. The soil’s pH directly affects flower color.
Here are some pH ranges and the resulting flower color:
- pH 5.0 to 5.5 (more acidic soil)—Blue
- pH 6.0 to 6.5 (alkaline soil)—Pink
For bluer flowers, add coffee grounds to the soil. Coffee grounds will increase the acidity of the soil.
Hydrangeas hardiness zones are 3-7.
The climbing hydrangeas, a flowering vine, can do well in full shade. Its hardiness zone is 4-8.
Boxwood shrubs, used for hedges and topiaries (hardiness zone 5-9) will also do well in light shade.
Read all about native plants for your NJ garden.
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