Plant the front yard with hydrangeas

In the center or as a backdrop - tips for placement

Huge flower balls and majestic shape are the outstanding attributes of garden hydrangeas. Thanks to these properties, the magnificent flowering shrubs have the potential to replace a tree as a reference plant. In addition, in the small front yard optical depth by using taller bushes as a backdrop for perennials and flowers. How to skillfully integrate hydrangeas into the planting plan:

• As the central figure in the center of the front garden, surrounded by a small box hedge
• In the large front garden, ideally flanked with rose-covered obelisks
• Located in the background as a blooming summer backdrop for small perennials, shrubs and flowers

Hydrangeas are indispensable as a design element if you use your front yard as a Cottage garden invest. Here, the task of the flowering shrubs is to set authentic accents as a solitaire in the crossroads and as a blooming greening of the picket fence.

Recommended hydrangeas for the front yard - a selection

A wide range of species and varieties makes the selection of the ideal hydrangea a difficult endeavor for the front yard. To support your decision-making, we would like to introduce you to the following triumvirate among flowering shrubs:

• Ball hydrangea 'Annabelle' inspires with furious, white flower balls in modern and classic front gardens alike
• Panicle hydrangea 'Limelight' trumps with an interplay of colors from light green to white and pink
• Plate hydrangea 'Cardinal' catches the eye with dark red flowers from July to September

To create a small garden with hydrangeas, the magical plate hydrangea 'Rosalba' comes into focus. The flowering bush remains at a height of 120 to 150 cm and blooms with pinkish-white or ice-blue plate-like flowers, depending on the pH value of the soil.