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Re: [SG] Hydrangeas

At 07:00 PM 8/6/98 EDT, Helen Gunnarsson wrote:
>As long as we're talking hydrangeas....I bought a Nikko Blue hydrangea from
>Gurney's 3 years ago since the catalog said it was hardy to Zone 5, where I am
>(Chicago).  It bloomed the first summer and I was very happy, since I LOVE
>blue hydrangeas.

Hydrangea is only marginally hardy in Zone 4 and 5. To overwinter correctly
it should be cut back 4-6 inches from the ground and adequately mulched even
with a "rose collar" if possible, this will ensure sufficient flowering buds
will come through the winter.

Another hardy hydrangea with an equally impressive flowering period is the
PG Hydrangea a shrubform, with blooms suitable for preservation in dried
bouquets.
George Mannoe
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