All hydrangeas are perennials that come back with their luscious blooms year-after-year, but, within the larger hydrangea family, there are two types: old wood hydrangeas and new wood hydrangeas.

The hydrangea, which grows on old wood, doesn't need much pruning ... Smooth hydrangeas bloom on new wood, so the best time ...

Foolproof variety H. arborescens or smooth hydrangea blooms on new wood and is foolproof. ‘Annabelle’ is an old-time favorite with white flowers, and the Invincibelle series offers reliability ...

Many gardeners may be concerned about how to protect their hydrangeas from frost, but if they follow one crucial piece of ...