How to Choose and Plant Hydrangeas

How to Choose and Plant Hydrangeas | Ask This Old House

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This Old House landscaping contractor Roger Cook discusses how to choose and plant hydrangeas. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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@azeraeth 3 жыл бұрын

I love how he says "hey" and proceeds to walk right through her garden bed never even looking at her. gotta get to those plants!

@danielle2066 6 жыл бұрын

6:05 😂 he’s ripping that big bush outta the ground with all his might! Nancy is like, ok.

@PatientVelociraptor 5 жыл бұрын

There’s your blue flower, Nancy! Are you happy, Nancy? Are you happy now?!

@OscarM.94 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@ozzybee833 3 жыл бұрын

He'll no she wasnt....nancy is the type of customer that will call you 2 years later and complain its not what she wanted

@HectorDiaz-xk7iy 3 жыл бұрын

Ozzy Bee my new slogan “if you’re picky don’t call me I’m picky enough”

@barbll000 6 жыл бұрын

Shame on the garden store that sold her a hydrangea that couldn't even flower in her area. Learned a lot on this video. Thanks.

@petrunak4579 5 жыл бұрын

They sell them here (zone 5) as houseplants.

@gl564 5 жыл бұрын

I got one I just realized that. I need to move mine as well.

@ejohnson3131 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, we need to be careful. Some hydrangeas bloom on old wood and some bloom on new wood.

@curenfih 4 жыл бұрын

@@ejohnson3131What does old wood new wood mean?

@user-lo9fo4eb3n 4 жыл бұрын

@@curenfih Old Wood - Buds will begin in early fall (2019) and will flower/bloom in mid-spring (2020.) Basically, 6 months till they bloom. Prune right after the flowers have fallen off or before August and September. New Wood - Buds will begin in spring (2020) and will flower/bloom in late-spring (2020.) Prune late in winter (2020) or very early spring (2021).

@ncprealty3844 3 жыл бұрын

Really miss Roger, so much energy and personality, truly a unique gentleman. His replacement not so great.

@alexanderzerka8477 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the new cast has zero personality. I don't know who picked them, but I won't be watching once Tom, Kevin, and Richard are gone.

@CheeseBae 4 жыл бұрын

"There's ya bloo flowah." *Shows purple flower*

@TamiFowler1 9 жыл бұрын

Very informative video! You have a beautiful flower bed by the way.

@starchild870 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such important information. Lots of people try to figure out why their plants are not blooming and it's because they are just out of their zone. That's the perfect plant for her.And lot of us

@catherineihle9189 5 жыл бұрын

This is good information for replanting any large plant. I had a hydrangea blooming in a pot last year but this year I want to put it permanently in the ground.

@kryptoknight. 7 жыл бұрын

I hope they sent that healthy and beautiful hydrangea to a zone 8.

@88missjessica 5 жыл бұрын

I am wondering why they sold it in the wrong zone anyway..? :/

@robertcarey8294 5 жыл бұрын

Probably spent all that time and effort digging it up , then when the camera stopped put it on a bonfire !.

@pi1810 5 жыл бұрын

No way. That is an expensive plant.

@ejohnson3131 4 жыл бұрын

Jessica Brooks - it was probably on display inside a garden store as a houseplant.

@leonardogarrido 6 жыл бұрын

For the first time planting a hydrangea this video gAme tons of info

@happycanadianguy 6 жыл бұрын

God bless that accent. Also, why are garden centers selling plants no good for her zone??

@Rodoriginal101 5 жыл бұрын

what is wrong with her accent? ;-)

@rafaellopez2171 5 жыл бұрын

That's what happens when you buy from Home Depot. Shop at a local nursery instead.

@adecuire6601 4 жыл бұрын

@@Rodoriginal101 i think he meant the guy's accent lol.

@botanicaltreasures2408 5 жыл бұрын

Helping discussion about planting zones. Another hydrangea that probably would have worked in zone 5 is the Oakleaf Hydrangea. The foliage is so colorful and interesting that the creamy flowers that come later are almost a lovely afterthought. Kilgore-Lewis House in Greenville, SC has a lovely stand of oakleaf hydrangeas by the pond.

@FreeLancerLondon 4 жыл бұрын

Before planting out any plants, to give them the best start, always give your shrubs and perennials a good water while still in the pot. And another good drink after planting to settle the roots and the soil.

@draco4540 5 жыл бұрын

like the way roger explains things.

@InDatParish 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, great information on the hydrangeas 👍🏼

@pbenson56fran 5 жыл бұрын

Love this channel. I usually watch on PBS.

@meganrose7870 8 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Thanks!

@sophielee271 4 жыл бұрын

Really informative. Learnt a lot. Thanks

@TheOne46257 7 жыл бұрын

Also, they grow super easy from cuttings. Plenty of good videos on them. I live in the North East and have the mophead version, this summer I stuck four cuttings (from new growth if planting from cuttings in summer, old if planting in winter) straight in the ground, no rooting hormone. Two of them lived and are thriving. Just remember to water every day if it's hot, water often or start them in a cup of water till you see roots. There are some videos on that too.

@arminm5362 7 жыл бұрын

Jim Jim

@Sorekneecap 5 жыл бұрын

Can i replant if have a store bought pot?

@2brownbraids 5 жыл бұрын

Big job to transplant a bush. well done.

@kristine769 7 жыл бұрын

Don't get too excited there Nancy

@bluecurlygirl 6 жыл бұрын

Or involve yourself too much!!

@earthbound2772 5 жыл бұрын

Well it wasn’t what she wanted

@Essenkiller 5 жыл бұрын

@@earthbound2772 to help with the labour? You can see that she wasn't happy that she had to help

@Jefferdaughter 5 жыл бұрын

That should be, "Don't get too excited there, Nancy." A free gift of knowledge for you!

@stevenmartineau7398 5 жыл бұрын

Nancy was probably inwardly excited for the Hydrangea, but she was probably camera shy knowing she would be on TV or maybe a little nervous. She is a real life individual and not an TV actor. However, five years later I bet that Hydrangea has really grown. I think we would see the smile on her face today as she sees the beautiful Hydrangea as it appears now. So Nancy, how is that Hydrangea doing today?

@lisajackson1114 6 жыл бұрын

This was a cool video I enjoyed it I saw some of these at Walmart and I was about to buy them they were $5 a plant and I didn't buy him cuz I don't know nothing about them I didn't know they come back year after year that's cool

@doinafred3049 3 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT lesson.♥️🌷

@thelmahall2593 5 жыл бұрын

Ty for sharing such great tips

@darylfitz4189 4 жыл бұрын

I’m the “it’s good to see Roger doing better” guy.

@Jefferdaughter 5 жыл бұрын

That hydrangea may be successful in her yard if moved to a sheltered location on the south side of her home, and if the above-ground portion of the plant is protected in winter.

@Gemzstone1 4 жыл бұрын

Some of my plants I have to dig up every winter and keep them indoors, it's a pain tbh and they don't always come back. Too temperamental, it's a shame because I have some really nice ones but it's not worth the hassle.

@healinginspirationsbyannie8857 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! thank you so much,

@justynjonn 5 жыл бұрын

Nancy regrets having signed up for the show.

@spoonfishing 4 жыл бұрын

Not her fault a dishonest nursery unloaded their product on a trusting customer. Shame on the nursery.

@Gemzstone1 4 жыл бұрын

@@spoonfishing it anoys me when they do that, I have to search about every plant I want to buy now to make sure I'm in the right zone for it.

@W.Vanderbilt 8 жыл бұрын

Great video with lots of good info. Disregard the blow hards who are telling you to do it "right". Maybe they should do a video since they are the true professionals.

@missylynn8175 7 жыл бұрын

It's funny how even on garden videos people find a reason to say mean insulting things about others. lol humanity is in big trouble. Great cideo learned something I never knew

@phuckewe178 6 жыл бұрын

What is insulting about the New England accent? It's good hearted humor. Lighten up snowflake.

@christopherscottpetty3050 6 жыл бұрын

Allington Marakan HAHAHAHA 😂

@dyplomatkatka6801 5 жыл бұрын

Missy Lynn LLAlpqoppp

@iPickBadUsrnames 5 жыл бұрын

Humanity is in trouble because some people on the internet are mean?

@BetterMe981 5 жыл бұрын

@@iPickBadUsrnames Yes, among other reasons.

@FRANCESGUM 7 жыл бұрын

OMG!! I swear to Rudy, my name is Frances Williams!!!!! There is a plant named after me??? and its beautiful!!! This just made my day, I can't believe I've never heard of this plant before. Stunning!!!

@toosexy7955 7 жыл бұрын

I have this plant , Matter of fact I have 3 of them in different soil, They are fairly new (2nd) year..Be sure "NOT" to pull dead limbs off because they will be your next year "BLOOMS", Blooms won't come from new growth..Hope this helps..."TOO SEXY"..Cheers~

@jackiefrancis3344 5 жыл бұрын

My dad is william francis .🍃

@mercury_rising 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to break it to you, but the plant isn't named after you. You were named after the plant 😜.

@FRANCESGUM 3 жыл бұрын

@@toosexy7955 I don't know how I never saw your comment until now? Thank you, Too Sexy!!!! :)

@FRANCESGUM 3 жыл бұрын

@@jackiefrancis3344 Cool! Ilike it!!

@amyfisher7530 5 жыл бұрын

So, did her plant ever bloom the next year? Were the flowers blue? I need answers haha

@mamamoore3474 5 жыл бұрын

Will the root grow under pipes and break them? You're so good at giving information thanks

@HortiCouture 6 жыл бұрын

Hydrangea sargentiana is one of my favourite plants.

@amourmtungo623 5 жыл бұрын

Garden centres are not soil experts they are just sellers. We all need to do homework before buying plants, environment, area and soil have to come into consideration before blaming it all to a garden centre. Read the label though to see how big, wide or small a plant can grow. Nice tips guy about hydrangea 👍👍.

@jeffereyhopkins750 5 жыл бұрын

Speak for yourself. I have a degree in Landscape horticulture and I work in garden center. Don't make automatic assumptions about people that work in garden centers.

@flim-flammington 7 жыл бұрын

watched a couple of this old house videos before, this one got my sub.

@frankblangeard8865 7 жыл бұрын

You can buy flowas at yaw gaden centa (yankee accent).

@usomexmartin220 6 жыл бұрын

Allington Marakan LOL

@iPickBadUsrnames 5 жыл бұрын

It’s a Boston/Massachusetts accent!!!! How dare you confuse that vile “y” word with the great Bostonians!

@robertbarber7343 5 жыл бұрын

@@iPickBadUsrnames Their all communist up there now anyway.

@julieankhan.2801 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a yank I dont have that Boston accent.

@ejohnson3131 4 жыл бұрын

Yankee accent? There's a lot of different accents in the US. Like the UK should be talking! Some of your accents are indiscernible and with missing teeth, it's impossible to understand what you're saying.

@reneesmith1740 6 жыл бұрын

Damn this guys stepping all over the plants.

@cliu6020 3 жыл бұрын

Crotch Banister he definitely has a bull package there

@weststories1179 5 жыл бұрын

I love Hydrangeas Nyc Pink

@rkivuti 3 жыл бұрын

I just love mop head hydrangeas

@fishycomics 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 50 plus year old one and I want to extend it looking for a video on how to transplant.?

@juliegilbert299 7 жыл бұрын

I had 2 Niko Blue hydrangeas in zone 5 at a previous house. Every year I cut them back to the ground in early spring. Regardless, they grew to about 3 feet tall, bloomed profusely. So, in my experience, they can and DO bloom on new wood. Nancy should have just tried hard pruning in spring, it would have bloomed just fine. The advantage of getting the new cultivars for colder zones is that the shrubs will probably get taller.(since hard pruning would not be necessary to get rid of winter kill)....so not a total waste.;-)

@BeautifulCrazyGirlz 6 жыл бұрын

Why could she just not cover it in the winter?

@mapex311 Жыл бұрын

Mighta just got lucky. I had same ones in zone 5, cut them to the ground as well but never got blooms just green leaves.

@podersa241 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for not killing the other plant.

@AmazingGrace945 6 жыл бұрын

I have a BigLeaf Hydrangea “Let’s Dance Diva” it starts to bloom in the spring but the leaves and the flowers get brown dry brittle spots on the leaves and the blooms don’t open but get the brown spots and don’t open. Help!

@hairsprayartist 8 жыл бұрын

thank you for the little extra information I was looking for.

@bossbaba2895 7 жыл бұрын

good

@maxburgess7040 9 жыл бұрын

Gaaaahhhden centaaas

@WhatNow858 8 жыл бұрын

lol

@wattpad9728 6 жыл бұрын

The737Man 2 years later still funny

@LynnePriceStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Lol. I had to stop watching. Can't take that accent.

@juliamihajlovich 6 жыл бұрын

The737Man HAHA

@christopherscottpetty3050 6 жыл бұрын

The737Man LOL

@msdixie1972 5 жыл бұрын

I’m looking for what sun they need... what side of the house they should be on...?

@musicviolamusician4392 6 жыл бұрын

I wish I had so much knowledge on flowers to build my mother a garden sucks when you have large yard but no color

@valeriew4833 5 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you gained plenty of knowledge (and maybe even some ideas for her yard) from this video

@el_toro105. 5 жыл бұрын

What tipe of hydrangeas for st louis Missouri

@zaerl 3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Which hydrangeas can handle hot hot weather ?

@mitnosnah4134 4 жыл бұрын

Does anybody no how much sulphate of iron you should mix in soil to get your hydrangea back blue ? Much appreciated.

@lakeforest3222 7 жыл бұрын

What type of hydrangea best grow in zone 10a CA? Thank you for sharing.

@TheDave831 4 жыл бұрын

hydrangea snow white

@Apio 4 жыл бұрын

How about Ga

@gemini0808 4 жыл бұрын

Wonder what happened to the hydrangea and how the new one looks now!

@miamianz 6 жыл бұрын

i feel so bad for you with those hydrangeas . i live in orlando and i have the opposite issue to hot. but worked out with oak leaf hydrangeas

@jacquelinemartinez6985 Жыл бұрын

Hidrangeas 👏

@Xena69Warrior 4 жыл бұрын

Well I started watching this cause I have the exact same problem with the hydrangea that I bought 4 of about 4 years ago from Home Depot where is zone 6. I looked it up after he talked to her about the problem. Well, i'm in St. Louis and it is zone 6. None of my 4 have EVER HAD ONE BLOOM SINCE PLANTING THEM! They were full of blooms when I bought them. So.....was that REALLY THE PROBLEM????

@bellguts2766 5 жыл бұрын

I bought three3 from QVC Cottage Farms and I have this exact problem. I do not advise buying from them.

@taylorlan3754 5 жыл бұрын

that blue flower though..

@MightyHex 5 жыл бұрын

Like he actually knew that information out the back of his head 😂

@Ryan74777 4 жыл бұрын

Hector Blanco He is a garden & landscape contractor... he should..

@rxonmymind8362 6 жыл бұрын

Wife likes hydrangeas we have a couple. Can somebody tell me do hydrangeas tolerate being dug up and replant it in a different location? What's the best time of year to do that if that's the case. Thank you

@randomchargingplug1616 6 жыл бұрын

Rxonmymind To Yes, matured Hydrangeas can be transferred to a more favorable zone in your garden, as long as the zone is conditioned to meet Hydrangeas growth requirements. Moreover, make sure you're decisive to the relocation cause most plants develop impairment (growth stunt, stress, nute burns, root rot) from multiple transplantations. Ideally, you should transplant when it's in vegetative stage rather bloom. Spring should be fine, even though it's bloomed. Just for future references, vegetative stage. 🔌

@rxonmymind8362 6 жыл бұрын

BT - 1000 model #85674 Charging Plug Much appreciated. I can wait till winter when not in bloom.

@lorifitzgerald-leger6503 5 жыл бұрын

What can I use to make the soil more acidic for blue blumes? Thank you !

@ilkkavayrynen8594 5 жыл бұрын

Lori Fitzgerald-Leger Peat

@drippyinfinities 5 жыл бұрын

The best option is Ammonium sulfate, which is a natural product and available at most garden centres. Though peat is also highly acidic, it only works as an acidifier in certain soil types. In clay soil it's no good.

@marymcdonald5693 7 жыл бұрын

My new hydrangeas has gotten hit with a late frost. Before this some green was starting to appear. Now nothing. help. Should I cut it back?

@stuartxu8069 7 жыл бұрын

Mary McDonald cut back and no flower will be left.....if u live colder than 6, just choose endless summer or smooth hydrengea. they ll flower on new growth

@stuartxu8069 7 жыл бұрын

if u live in warmer regions just let the frost kill the leaves, the buds will be saved anyhow

@cliffcarr3632 5 жыл бұрын

Nancy is cool.

@jasonherring 6 жыл бұрын

I just got a house built in the 40s so I am looking for flowers for my yard.

@sophiacookingwithmom 5 жыл бұрын

A CD

@BeautifulCrazyGirlz 6 жыл бұрын

I have a question. Should I cut the flowers off of a newly potted Hydragea?

@coryhyatt2035 6 жыл бұрын

No, just cut them back after they die. Down to the first set of leaves.

@RyanMattockpyro 7 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@barbaraharrold5361 5 жыл бұрын

Great but do deer eat these flowers?

@Atrox151 3 жыл бұрын

Why would the garden center sell a hydrangea not suitable for that zone?

@superdow1000 8 жыл бұрын

Could the plant that was taken out survive if replanted?

@toosexy7955 7 жыл бұрын

Yes Indeed, I don't put anything in mine when replanted & they will thrive as well as ever, You can drown NEW replanted plants with fertilzer or chemicals, Fertlize later on after established...Pardon my spellin', I'm not from USA but have homes here..LOVE MY PLANTS!

@phuckewe178 6 жыл бұрын

Sure, that plant is fine. I just dug up three hostas and put an ad on Craigslist for free hostas and at least 10 people emailed me wanting them. Some people are really into saving plants.

@MrRp25 4 жыл бұрын

Did you try taking a piss on it every Friday night? Works for mine in Ontario. 😄

@powerpuff4194 4 жыл бұрын

She looked so sad as he pulled her plant away on the tarp

@ehehehehe2815 4 жыл бұрын

yeah, honestly she could have protected it

@ehehehehe2815 3 жыл бұрын

Bagsy tbh I wouldn’t mind it

@kristenwinter8157 6 жыл бұрын

What’s the best fertilizer to use?

@darrinmc 4 жыл бұрын

Hollytone works great on my hydrangeas

@Xena69Warrior 4 жыл бұрын

I baut em from the gawden senna close to mey...Home Depow....

@saniashergill2546 6 жыл бұрын

I m live in Edmonton can it’s grow in here

@murph914 6 жыл бұрын

You are a zone 2 or 3. Your best bet is to go to the local garden center and see what they stock. In general they will stock what will grow. www.richters.com/Zones/nazones.jpg

@kennedythecosmetologist4787 7 жыл бұрын

What I dont get tho is I have those blue ones she had and it DOES flower just not every year. Why is that?

@stuartxu8069 7 жыл бұрын

KENNEDY the Cosmetologist sometimes you prune it so hard or the winter sometimes is too cold so that nature prunes off the flower for ya

@melodymcgarrahan6453 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Nice lady!!!! Gardeners we are better than our country's politicians. Be kind to each other-please :)

@MisSuperghina 3 жыл бұрын

It's not how it works, hydrangea don't change their colour for the type of soil (acidic, alcaline) but for certain nutrient (iron, manganese, etc.) They prefer acidic soil but the colour can be changed by adding those nutrient

@lisaylot5117 6 жыл бұрын

Am I a dreamer to think I could have these beauties in Arizona? 9b zone??🤔

@summermoongarden 5 жыл бұрын

Lisa Ylot sadly it’s too hot. I’m in zone 7 (southern heat and humidity) and they stress out even in shade in high summer.

@RetrocadePodcast 5 жыл бұрын

What a great GAAADEN

@kitkat-os9p9 5 жыл бұрын

If a plant has a hill wut will I do

@mpwall123 4 жыл бұрын

Nancy sure has got camera appeal😇. I get exhausted just listening and watching her.

@carpetrug01 4 жыл бұрын

just cover it with leaves for the winter

@AR-cp5dz Жыл бұрын

Man, watching her work in the garden makes me think she didn't do all of the work originally. She can barely use a shovel.

@rizocars6115 3 жыл бұрын

staarrraaa fertiliza Nancy, here is your blue flawaaa

@meruhan-kazuchan 5 жыл бұрын

Good video! I liked it. Actually, I uploaded a video about Shimoda Hydrangea Festival in Japan. Do you want to watch it?

@randycox3232 6 жыл бұрын

Hortensia.....

@drinny26 4 жыл бұрын

If you want big beautiful flowers.....Water! Fertilizer!

@HectorDiaz-xk7iy 4 жыл бұрын

Nancy not happy lol

@milesaway3699 6 жыл бұрын

Eek! Compacting the soil by walking in your beds! I grow Nikko blues in zone 4. You have to add a little bit of sulphur to insure the blooms stay blue. Mine usually grow more blue but there is always some pink. If you don't get a lot of snow cover wrap it in burlap and you'll be fine. I would NEVER have dug out that Hydrangea. It was just getting well established.

@Chuck59ish 9 жыл бұрын

Gardeners, they do anything to get what they want.

@toosexy7955 7 жыл бұрын

Flower gardens aren't considered hard work, You will get rewarded with a lil' tender loving care!

@pi1810 5 жыл бұрын

Where did that hydrangea end up? I would be SO upset if someone dug up that plant!

@80gumdrops 6 жыл бұрын

"I think you get a lottt of sun in this back yaaaaaaaad. How ya like them apples?!"

@Declan_Moriarty 5 жыл бұрын

Com on theaah Naaancy! Step haaaaard on the transpawting shovel. Use yaw heel; put some back inno it

@brianfong5711 3 жыл бұрын

4:39 Yeah it's small, and cheap. but will grow Pay 4x more and get a plant that will be 2x bigger and have a lower life span cause it hasn't acclimated.