If your requirements for soil and water supply are met appropriately, hydrangeas can beautify many places in the garden with their abundance of flowers.
Which location is ideal for farmer's hydrangeas?
Farmer hydrangeas prefer a partially shaded location, ideally under light trees that offer protection from strong midday sun and at the same time allow sufficient light to pass through. Adequate watering is important, especially in sunny locations.
Partial shade ideal for farmer's hydrangeas
Partly sunny, partly shady conditions during the day, similar to those in which farm hydrangeas grow in their natural locations, are preferred by the flowering bushes. They particularly benefit from a light-shaded location under tall trees that are not too close together, where they also receive the desired humidity. The canopy of leaves protects them from strong midday sun, but also allows enough light to reach the undergrowth. Otherwise, farmer's hydrangeas also thrive in sunny locations, as long as sufficient watering is ensured.
Popular farmer's hydrangea varieties and their locations
In the table below you will find some of the most popular varieties of farmer's hydrangeas as well as the preferred locations for each variety.
| Variety | Location | Flowering time | Growth height | Growth width |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bela | sunny to partially shaded | July to October | 100cm | 120cm |
| Bloomstar | sunny to partially shaded | July to October | 200cm | 150cm |
| Blue Heaven | partly shaded | July to October | 100cm | 100cm |
| Blue Wonder | partially shaded to shady | June to September | 100cm | 80cm |
| Bouquet Rose | sunny to partially shaded | July to September | 130 cm | 130 cm |
| Coco | partially shaded to shady | June to September | 100cm | 80cm |
| Elbtal | sunny to partially shaded | July to September | 100cm | 100cm |
| Endless Summer | sunny to partially shaded | July to October | 150cm | 180 cm |
| Fantasia | sunny to partially shaded | July to October | 150cm | 150cm |
| Forever & Ever | partially shaded to shady | July to October | 90 cm | 120cm |
| Hamburg | sunny to partially shaded | July to September | 150cm | 150cm |
| Hopcorn | sunny to partially shaded | July to September | 120cm | 100cm |
| Beacon | sunny to partially shaded | July to September | 120cm | 120cm |
| Snowball | sunny to partially shaded | July to October | 130 cm | 150cm |
| Beautiful Bautzner woman | sunny to partially shaded | July to October | 150cm | 200cm |
Tips & Tricks
When planting near buildings, pay attention to the rain shadow. It is often too dry, especially on the east side of houses, because the westerly wind that prevails in Central Europe ensures that only little precipitation reaches the east facade. In this case, you need to water regularly and intensively or install automatic irrigation (€17.00 on Amazon).
