In addition to roses, hydrangeas are one of the most popular garden flowers. Their multifaceted nature, their long flowering period and their tolerance of shade make them almost irresistible. How is it possible to combine these beauties with other plants and make them stand out even more?
Which plants can you combine hydrangeas with?
Companion plants such as ornamental grasses (feather grass, diamond grass), lavender, hostas, rhododendron, phlox, roses, cherry laurel and astilbe are suitable for combining hydrangeas. Pay attention to similar location requirements and a harmonious flower color.
What factors should you consider when combining hydrangeas?
Consider the typical characteristics of hydrangeas if you want to enjoy the combination for a long time:
- Flower color: white, pink, red, violet or blue
- Flowering time: June to September
- Location requirements: partially shaded, sandy to moist soil
- Growth height: up to 200 cm
When choosing a companion plant, make sure that its flower color harmonizes with that of the hydrangea. You can create a uniform and calm overall picture as well as create targeted contrasts.
Depending on the species, a hydrangea can grow up to 200 cm high. The planting partners can be smaller, larger, or similar in size to the hydrangea. It is important that they are placed in the right place.
It is also recommended to only combine the hydrangea with plants that like to be in partial shade to shade. Sun worshipers usually don't feel comfortable in the hydrangea's favorite location.
Combine hydrangeas in the bed or in the pot
Due to their large flowers and their intoxicating flower colors, hydrangeas attract a lot of attention on their own. Hydrangeas can therefore be combined well with simpler plants. These include, for example, ornamental grasses, ornamental foliage shrubs and evergreen trees. But you also have the opportunity to put hydrangeas in the spotlight along with other colorful flowering plants.
The best companion plants for hydrangeas include:
- Ornamental grasses such as feather grass and diamond grass
- Lavender
- Funkia
- Rhododendron
- Phlox
- Roses
- Cherry Laurel
- Astilbene
Combine hydrangea with hosta
Hydrangeas and hostas become an unbeatable team because they both value a partially shaded to shady location and moist soil. While the hostas provide a feast for the eyes with their leaves, the hydrangeas captivate us with their magical flowers. An absolutely endearing plot.
Combine hydrangea with cherry laurel
As a background plant, the cherry laurel almost becomes a kind of “red carpet” for the hydrangea. The hydrangea shines in front of the dark green cherry laurel, especially during its long flowering period. Be sure to place the cherry laurel behind the hydrangea. Otherwise, sooner or later it will be hidden by the growth of the cherry laurel.
Combine hydrangea with feather grass
Amidst the feather grass, a hydrangea takes on a completely new look: the feather grass gently swaying in the wind gives the heavy and compact-looking hydrangea lightness and playful elegance. White, pink, red, violet or even blue hydrangeas can appear impressively in combination with the feather grass.
Combine hydrangeas as a bouquet in a vase
Hydrangeas enrich bouquets in a magical way - no question about it. But only in combination with other flowers and grasses do true miracles emerge. For example, purple hydrangeas can be beautifully showcased with white delphiniums or roses. A few flowers of lady's mantle in between ensure tenderness. The arrangement is rounded off by the bristly flower stalks of hare's tail grass.
- larkspur
- Dahlias
- Globe Thistles
- Roses
- woman's coat
- Rabbit Tail Grass
- Azalea
