Can hydrangeas grow in pots? Gardeners dish on the best environment for these stunning blooms

Pink hydrangeas in a pot outdoors with more hydrangeas planted in the ground in the background.

Can hydrangeas grow in pots, or should gardeners head straight for the dirt? We asked our experts how to tend to the flowering favorite this spring. 

The floral is beloved for many reasons — its beautiful blooms, color variety, and relatively easy maintenance. But what does that mean for the growing process, exactly?