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Holly Crossley

5 places you should never plant hydrangeas – to get the best from these fabulous flowering shrubs in your backyard

Blue hydrangea.

Hydrangeas are one of those plants that suit any type of garden scheme. Depending on the variety, they can be grown in pots, borders, or even climbing up a wall, and they offer serious flower power with their huge, long-lasting blooms.

While growing hydrangeas is generally straightforward, choosing their planting spot carefully is key to helping them thrive. Factors such as the amount of sunshine a space gets and how moisture-retentive the soil is should be considered, as certain conditions can cause these shrubs to struggle.

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