Hydrangeas are a beautiful addition to any garden. Fact. But they are thirsty shrubs, and with rumours of even Wimbledon swapping out hydrangeas for more drought-tolerant plants as extreme heat becomes more common, garden experts have revealed five drought-tolerant plants you can swap hydrangeas for - that still offer a stunning and showy display.
Now I’m not saying you should stop growing hydrangeas. In fact, if you have a damp garden with moist clay soil, hydrangeas are among the best flowering shrubs you can plant. However, as summers become increasingly warmer, more gardeners are looking to heat-proof their gardens.
