Step 5: Sun to Shade
The hydrangea is one of the most versatile flowering plants when it comes to the conditions in which they grow happily, and they aren’t nearly as difficult to grow as most people would imagine them to be. This is part of what makes them an excellent first choice for anyone who wants to start off their flower garden with something simple and then build around it as they go on.
Find the right spot for your hydrangeas, and spare a few moments of consideration beforehand for things that you can plant around them. If you live in an area that gets access to a lot of suns, then plant shady bushes around the hydrangeas in order to give them some shade – but if you live in an area that gets more shade than sun, choose an area that gets access to more direct sunlight instead.
Hydrangeas prefer at least 4 ½ hours of partial sun every day.