Blue Hydrangea For Sale
Blue hydrangeas are your go-to choice for an elegant flowering shrub. When shopping for a shrub with old-fashioned charm, this is one of the most elegant. They are easy to cultivate, grow in almost any soil, and produce abundant dinnerplate-size blue snowball blooms throughout the warm season and into autumn.
How to Grow Blue Hydrangea Plants
These drought-resistant bushes can grow in direct sunlight or filtered shade. They grow quickly and mature to 15 feet high and 10 feet wide. The blooms are in Spring and Summer, even into Fall, and are dinner plates in size. These shrubs do exceptionally well in zones 5-9, making them versatile and an excellent choice for even cooler winter zones.
Blue Hydrangea Planting Season
Since hydrangeas are relatively large shrubs, giving them enough time to develop healthy roots is essential. This is why it is best to plant hydrangeas in spring or fall, but they can also be planted anytime in the Spring or Fall.
Where to Plant The Blue Hydrangea Plants
These versatile shrubs do best when planted along a fence, near home, or as a border. They can be grown in direct and open sunlight or filtered shade, making them a favorite for many homeowners who do not have the "perfect" solution for many flowering shrubs.
Growing them along the fence keeps them from the harsh afternoon heat. They are perennials that often thrive in hardiness zones 5-9.
Soil Recommendations
As revealed above, they can withstand almost any soil type. They thrive in soil rich in organic materials, and the ground should also have good drainage since the hydrangeas grow well in moist soil. However, the shrubs are intolerant to waterlogged soil because the roots tend to rot quickly. To improve soil quality, prepare your soil using a mixture of abundant compost before planting.
Blooming Season
They have varied blooming seasons, depending on the planting zone and the cultivar. Most buds from mid-spring to early summer. In hot regions, these shrubs stop budding in summer due to the heat intensity and bloom again in the fall.
Blue Color Control
Blue Hydrangeas are unique plants in that you can control their colors. However, not all hydrangeas can withstand color adjustments. If you want to increase the strength of the color of your shrubs, you need to lower your soil’s pH levels. By reducing the soil’s pH, the hydrangeas can absorb enough aluminum from the ground, thus giving them a beautiful blue color.
Fertilizer and Care
Adding peat moss or sulfur to the soil can lower the PH level. You can add aluminum sulfate throughout the growing season to make them shinier. Indoor Cultivation: If you want to grow them inside your house in a pot, choose a non-porous container about 18 inches wide to accommodate the plants’ maturity size.
A non-porous container or pot helps retain the moisture needed for the Blue Hydrangea to mature. It would be best if you also created drainage holes to allow the proper drainage of the excess water.
Customer Reviews
I couldn’t be more pleased with my Blue Hydrangea purchase. TN Nursery provided a plant that was fresh, well-packed, and in excellent health. The blooms are spectacular, adding elegance and charm to my garden. This was a truly delightful shopping experience.
My Blue Hydrangea arrived from TN Nursery healthy, strong, and ready to thrive. After planting, it quickly established itself and began producing gorgeous, full blooms. The deep blue shades are vibrant and eye-catching. I will definitely purchase more plants from TN Nursery.
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Do blue hydrangeas like sun or shade?
Blue hydrangeas grow best in partial sun with some afternoon shade. Morning sunlight helps them bloom richly, while light shade protects their flowers from heat. This balance keeps the plant healthy and full of vibrant color.
How do I get my hydrangeas to be blue?
To keep hydrangeas blue, plant them in acidic soil with a pH below 6. Adding aluminum sulfate or organic matter like pine needles helps maintain their color. With the right soil balance, their blooms stay beautifully blue all season.
How tall do blue hydrangeas get?
Blue hydrangeas typically grow 3 to 6 feet tall, forming full, rounded shrubs. Their lush blooms create a stunning display in any garden. With sunlight and good soil, they grow strong and flower abundantly each year.
Exposure
Blue Hydrangeas thrive in partial shade to full sun. They favor morning sun and afternoon shade to shield delicate blooms from intense heat. Consistent moisture is essential; harsh, direct sunlight should be avoided to prevent wilting.
Height at Maturity
Under 10 Feet
Usage
Flowering
Shipped As
Bare-root
Ships
UPS
Planting Zones
5-9
How To Grow
How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Shrubs
Bare root shrubs are a budget-friendly and efficient way to plant during the cooler months when they’re dormant. Before planting, soak the roots in water for 3–6 hours to rehydrate them. Choose a site with the appropriate light exposure for the species—most flowering shrubs prefer full to partial sun. Dig a hole wide enough to spread out the roots and deep enough so the crown (where the roots meet the stems) sits level with the soil surface.
Mound a bit of soil at the bottom of the hole, spread the roots over it, and backfill with native soil while gently firming it to remove air pockets. Water deeply after planting to settle the roots. Keep the soil moist but not soggy during the first growing season to encourage healthy establishment.
Mulch around the base (not touching the stems) to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune lightly to remove any broken branches and to shape after the first flush of growth. With minimal care, bare root shrubs will leaf out beautifully and grow into reliable, long-term landscape anchors.
