The hydrangea is one of the most beautiful and easy-care flowering shrubs and is therefore one of the most popular garden plants. Most care instructions say that the hydrangea prefers a shady or semi-shady place. But the hydrangea can also develop splendidly in a sunny location.
Which hydrangeas tolerate sun?
Some hydrangea species can tolerate full sun, including oak-leaved hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) and panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata). For optimal results, the location should be protected from the wind and the plant should be watered regularly and adequately.
Which hydrangeas tolerate sun?
The rule of thumb is: the darker the flower color of the hydrangea, the better the plant can cope with full sun.
Tolerate full sun:
- Oak-leaved hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia)
- Pranicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata)
If you have the opportunity to shade the hydrangea during the hot midday hours, you can also
- Velvet hydrangea (Hydrangea aspera)
- Climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris)
- Pranicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata)
plants. The location should be protected from the wind so that the beautiful flower balls do not suffer.
Farmhouse and forest hydrangeas do poorly in a sunny location. Such a place is not recommended, especially for the white and light species. The attractive flowers would burn in the blazing sun and turn unsightly brown.
Care tips for full sun
If the hydrangea is in full sun, you should protect the soil from excessive evaporation. Mulch the ground around the hydrangea with grass clippings or bark mulch about seven to ten centimeters thick.
If the plant lets its umbels and leaves droop on hot days, this is self-protection against excessive water loss. Before the plants wilt, it is advisable to shade the hydrangea or cover it with a white bed sheet. It stays pleasantly cool under the sheet as the coloring dissipates the sun's rays.
Tips & Tricks
The thirsty hydrangea needs a lot of water in full sun. Therefore, water the plant twice a day on hot days. Large hydrangea bushes can easily require up to 50 liters of water per day in hot weather.
