Hydrangea Shrubs for Sale Online

Benefits of Planting Hydrangea Shrubs 

On top of their aesthetic qualities, and irresistible Hydrangea blooms. the flowering shrubs are highly utilitarian. These plants are readily tolerant of varying soil types and are easy to cultivate. Learn more about the additional benefits they bring to your property below:

Enhanced Curb Appeal

Hydrangea plants are an inexpensive way to instantly enhance the curb appeal of your property. These plants are versatile and can be used for foundation planting or as a focal point in your yard. When you invest in your landscape, it will directly benefit the overall property value of your home! It’s an investment that will continue generating value over time.

Conceal Eyesores

Hydrangeas are a type of flowering shrub they are recognized for their dense foliage and clustered blossoms. Hydrangea flowers grow in large clusters atop strong stems that ultimately steal the show and make for a grand statement. Reaching heights up to 15 feet tall, Hydrangeas can easily fill a space which can be great if you are trying to hide an unsightly object in your yard like a gas meter or cracking foundation.

Support Local Pollinators

Hydrangea are great yard additions to support your local ecosystem and attract a wide range of pollinators. They provide much needed shelter and nutrients for local pollinators like birds, butterflies, and bees. And when you support the local pollinators in your garden, they will repay you by keeping your garden alive and flourishing.

How to Buy the Right Hydrangea For Your Landscape

1. Choose Based On Your Grow Zone

While hydrangea bushes are tolerant of many different hardiness zones, it’s important to figure out what zone you live in. If you’re not sure, let us help! Our team of experts have refined the list based on which hydrangea bushes will grow best in your specific climate and region, giving it the best chance for growth and health. Find out what your grow zone is here!

2. Match the Desired Aesthetic

The hydrangea bushes for sale at Garden Goods Direct come in many different colors and varieties. While they are all stunning in their own accord, you don’t want to buy a hydrangea online just to not have it match the current design of your landscape. If your home is a darker color, the Blushing Bride Hydrangea would create a beautiful contrast. Looking for something that would complement all the rest of the plants in your garden? The Limetta® Hydrangea features full clustered, light green flowers that match any existing design.

3. Give the Shrub Room to Grow

Hydrangeas are technically a shrub, and shrubs need space to flourish. So before you buy your hydrangeas online, make sure to map out where you plan to plant it. Hydrangea bushes will thrive best when they have room to spread out over time so their roots aren’t constricted. Pick a place in your garden where it can do so without having to be pruned.

Popular Types of Hydrangea Plants

Flowering hydrangea shrubs are a wonderful choice if you’re looking for a shrub with classical beauty. These plants make excellent shrubs, specimens, and even hedges in your garden, with plenty of beautiful colors to choose from. Pick from a range of blue, violet, pink or white hydrangea shrubs. Even better, hydrangeas range in size from dwarf varieties to hedge-height shrubs, so they can fit many needs in your garden. Shop our selection of hydrangea plants for sale below:

Mophead Hydrangeas

Mophead Hydrangeas are the most popular variation of this shrub and can be seen in many different home gardens and landscapes. Highly recognized for their showy display of large and flat blossoms. They grow in vibrant colors, including blue and red that will definitely create interest in your garden.

Lacecap Hydrangeas

Lacecap Hydrangeas are a unique variety. Similar to the Mophead variation, flat, large blossoms bloom on the edges of the plant while a smaller disk of flowers grow in the center. If you’re looking for a different take on the iconic shrub, Lacecap hydrangeas are the way to go!

Smooth Hydrangeas

Smooth Hydrangeas are also referred to as Wild Hydrangeas. Native to the southeastern region of the country, they are popular and loved for their full shape, small clustered blossoms, and heart-shaped leaves. They bloom from early summer to the first sign of frost.

Panicle Hydrangea

The Panicle Hydrangea, also referred to as the Hydrangea Paniculata, can be recognized for clustered flowers that grow in a conical shape. It grows wide and demands attention with a stunning display of dark green foliage contrasted with vibrant blossoms. 

Climbing Hydrangeas

Climbing Hydrangeas are a unique and beautiful alternative to the traditional vine or ivy. Instantly add elegance to any home or structure with this variation of the hydrangea plant. Pure white blooms will create a dramatic contrast against the dark green leaves of the plant while it grows against a home, wall, or fence. Enjoy this display from early summer to early fall.

Oakleaf Hydrangeas

This type of hydrangea bush carries a completely different look and feel to it than the traditional type. The discreet white blossoms are set against a backdrop of large and wide dark green foliage. This contrast is one of the most recognizable features of this hydrangea plant. When fall rolls around, the leaves transform into a display of red and burgundy colors.

Caring For Hydrangea Shrubs

When you buy hydrangeas online with Garden Goods Direct, our team of plant experts will send you specific, clear, and detailed care instructions for each type of hydrangea bush. However, there are some maintenance guidelines that should be considered regardless of the variation.

In general, Hydrangea shrubs are very shade-tolerant yard plants and do not require much sunlight. However, depending upon which type of Hydrangea you choose, your flowering shrub may enjoy full sun to partial shade. Additionally, Hydrangeas enjoy a moist but well drained soil medium. Watering frequency will often depend upon the plants location in proximity to the sun as well as your USDA grow zone's relative temperatures.

It is best to plant your Hydrangea shrub in early spring to enjoy plentiful blooms from mid spring to late fall. Hydrangea grow best in a loamy acidic soil, however they will learn to tolerate a wide range of soils. These stunning spring and summer yard plants plants do have the capability to change color based on the soil pH levels, so it is important to keep that in mind.

For more information on how to plant and grow a hydrangea shrub, follow the steps in our planting guide: How to Care for Hydrangeas.

Shop Our Collection of Quality Hydrangeas for Sale

Hydrangea bushes are a long standing favorite for their quintessential charm and the many benefits they bring to any landscape, both residential and commercial. They are an effortless way to enhance the curb appeal, hide unwanted objects, and add interest throughout the spring and summer seasons.

As America’s number one online plant nursery, we aim to provide our customers with the highest quality plants available. Our collection of hydrangea bushes for sale are grown from top-of-the-line stock plants setting them up for success right from the start. Build your dream garden today with Garden Goods Direct!