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Seraphina Di Mizzurati

Should you cover hydrangeas for spring frost? We ask the experts

Hydrangea varieties lanarth white flowering in summer border.

If you are looking to protect your hydrangeas for spring frost, consider covering them as a defensive tactic from the cold. But beware if the cover is left on for too long and the temperatures suddenly rises, you may risk overheating your hydrangeas and cause more harm than good.

When it comes to protecting hydrangeas from spring frost, the decision to cover them is nuanced. Covering hydrangeas can offer a vital shield against sudden temperature drops that threaten to damage the tender new growth appearing in spring, and is often used as a technique for winterizing hydrangeas.

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