Hydrangea Garden Tour 2026 / Northlawn Flower Farm & Gardens
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Date: 2026-07-10
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susancruz729
Hello Danielle. Found in the wild in Alabama, in the 1930’s I think, Hydrangea quercifolia Snowflake is my favorite for a beautiful doubling panicle that continues to develop into summer to 15. ! Like seashells stacked.
The shrub can indeed get huge, but remove a few older limbs to the ground every year to control the size. It is definitely a background plant. On a mature shrub the flower presentation is strikingly upright, but with the first significant thunder storm the flowers will be pulled over into a weeping position for the season. Those doubling bracts are heavy!
Georgia zone 8 here, and even in the heat and humidity of the south, adequate sun is important for vigor.
Good morning, and or late afternoon sun, with protection from hot mid day sun mostly to preserve flowers from burning and browning. Bright high shade all day.
And flower(leaf bracts actually) will blush with some sun exposure.
It will be a large and deeply rooted shrub, unlike arborescens or especially macrophylla. That is the best reason to grow it.
I will admit that the shrub itself does not have the on steroids good looks of the newer quercifolia introductions, but it is an absolutely beautiful cut flower panicle.
There is also a new double variety, but I have not grown it.
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Hello Danielle. Found in the wild in Alabama, in the 1930’s I think, Hydrangea quercifolia Snowflake is my favorite for a beautiful doubling panicle that continues to develop into summer to 15. ! Like seashells stacked.
The shrub can indeed get huge, but remove a few older limbs to the ground every year to control the size. It is definitely a background plant. On a mature shrub the flower presentation is strikingly upright, but with the first significant thunder storm the flowers will be pulled over into a weeping position for the season. Those doubling bracts are heavy!
Georgia zone 8 here, and even in the heat and humidity of the south, adequate sun is important for vigor.
Good morning, and or late afternoon sun, with protection from hot mid day sun mostly to preserve flowers from burning and browning. Bright high shade all day.
And flower(leaf bracts actually) will blush with some sun exposure.
It will be a large and deeply rooted shrub, unlike arborescens or especially macrophylla. That is the best reason to grow it.
I will admit that the shrub itself does not have the on steroids good looks of the newer quercifolia introductions, but it is an absolutely beautiful cut flower panicle.
There is also a new double variety, but I have not grown it.
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willowtreehill19
I absolutely love all of the hydrangeas, in fact it was a video you shared last year that really pushed me to add more to my own gardens. I added 7 Invincibelle Mini Mauvette, 9 Sublime, 2 Invincibelle Lace and 2 Invincibelle Spirit II - I already had 19 Incrediball hydrangeas planted - 14 of them are a hedge around our fire pit garden beds. All the new hydrangeas were placed in areas where I had pulled out messy plants or perennials that reseed way too prolifically, and in places where I needed more calm and order, but still full of life and interest. I couldn't be happier! So thank you for giving me the inspiration I needed to take the plunge into a much bigger world of hydrangeas. PS, I'm in the 1% of gardeners who are not early risers. I'm up late and out in my garden sometimes until 10pm. I actually love the calm of night. I have never been an early morning person, though I was forced to be while raising 4 children, lol - now I work 2nd shift M-F 3-11pm and it's perfect for me. Up by 9-10am, coffee on the patio, out in the garden to work from 11-1: 30 and then time to get ready for work. Happy gardening everyone! =)
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I absolutely love all of the hydrangeas, in fact it was a video you shared last year that really pushed me to add more to my own gardens. I added 7 Invincibelle Mini Mauvette, 9 Sublime, 2 Invincibelle Lace and 2 Invincibelle Spirit II - I already had 19 Incrediball hydrangeas planted - 14 of them are a hedge around our fire pit garden beds. All the new hydrangeas were placed in areas where I had pulled out messy plants or perennials that reseed way too prolifically, and in places where I needed more calm and order, but still full of life and interest. I couldn't be happier! So thank you for giving me the inspiration I needed to take the plunge into a much bigger world of hydrangeas. PS, I'm in the 1% of gardeners who are not early risers. I'm up late and out in my garden sometimes until 10pm. I actually love the calm of night. I have never been an early morning person, though I was forced to be while raising 4 children, lol - now I work 2nd shift M-F 3-11pm and it's perfect for me. Up by 9-10am, coffee on the patio, out in the garden to work from 11-1: 30 and then time to get ready for work. Happy gardening everyone! =)
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tko1722
So, so pretty! Gorgeous really. I’ve loved watching the evolution of your garden and seeing plants reach maturity! How much sun does your Hydrangea room get Is it more morning sun I’m adding 3 Haas Halos to my garden this year and I can’t wait, want to make sure they end up in the right spot sunwise for them. Thank you!
ETA; Also I am with you on not loving the Storm Proof blooms. I so enjoy seeing the natural tiny flowers on hydrangeas along with the bigger false flowers, and Storm Proof looks almost fake to me I suppose it would be amazing in an area where you don’t want much insect activity, like near an outdoor cooking area or something. But I much prefer hydrangeas with those little lacy flowers somewhat visible along with the punchier bigger blooms.
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So, so pretty! Gorgeous really. I’ve loved watching the evolution of your garden and seeing plants reach maturity! How much sun does your Hydrangea room get Is it more morning sun I’m adding 3 Haas Halos to my garden this year and I can’t wait, want to make sure they end up in the right spot sunwise for them. Thank you!
ETA; Also I am with you on not loving the Storm Proof blooms. I so enjoy seeing the natural tiny flowers on hydrangeas along with the bigger false flowers, and Storm Proof looks almost fake to me I suppose it would be amazing in an area where you don’t want much insect activity, like near an outdoor cooking area or something. But I much prefer hydrangeas with those little lacy flowers somewhat visible along with the punchier bigger blooms.
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chinnythechin
Haas Halo is my favorite. I’m a big fan of the lace cap flowers. I have three Haas Halo in the front of my house. They are only 2-3 years old but I just can’t wait until they create an enormous hedge. They really are a favorite of the bunnies over the winter though. They get eaten to the ground while other smooth hydrangeas in my neighborhood are untouched. Also, there’s a hydrangea moth whose larvae really like the Haas Halo leaves in particular. I have to manually smush them or I won’t get any flowers. So, that’s a bit of a bummer. They don’t seem to bother other smooth hydrangeas in my area either.
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Haas Halo is my favorite. I’m a big fan of the lace cap flowers. I have three Haas Halo in the front of my house. They are only 2-3 years old but I just can’t wait until they create an enormous hedge. They really are a favorite of the bunnies over the winter though. They get eaten to the ground while other smooth hydrangeas in my neighborhood are untouched. Also, there’s a hydrangea moth whose larvae really like the Haas Halo leaves in particular. I have to manually smush them or I won’t get any flowers. So, that’s a bit of a bummer. They don’t seem to bother other smooth hydrangeas in my area either.
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loudahlia
I added smooth hydrangeas to my garden this past year after mostly having panicle hydrangeas- I added Invincibelle Sublime last fall, Flowerfull, Limetta and Storm Proof Incrediball Hydrangea this year. I also added Oakleaf Gatsby Glowball last year. id say those three types are my most favorite kinds of hydrangeas. Less fuss than the Big Leaf Hydrangea and easier to remember when to prune them because they can all be pruned around the same time except for the Oakleaf that doesn’t require pruning.
Your garden is literally my dream garden. Love to see your videos of your garden.
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I added smooth hydrangeas to my garden this past year after mostly having panicle hydrangeas- I added Invincibelle Sublime last fall, Flowerfull, Limetta and Storm Proof Incrediball Hydrangea this year. I also added Oakleaf Gatsby Glowball last year. id say those three types are my most favorite kinds of hydrangeas. Less fuss than the Big Leaf Hydrangea and easier to remember when to prune them because they can all be pruned around the same time except for the Oakleaf that doesn’t require pruning.
Your garden is literally my dream garden. Love to see your videos of your garden.
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midvaleminis9736
I used to be a night owl until I became a gardener! Now I'm up BEFORE the crack of dawn every day! I never really liked the lime color before, but I'm starting to get an appreciation for it - it really adds pop to your garden. I may be persuaded yet! I think I prefer the storm proof to the incrediball, but I like them both. I have lots of panicle hydrangeas, but I LOVE the Invincibelle Ruby (which I have about 6 of) and the Incrediball Blush. I also bought an Invincibelle Spirit 2 that I need to get in the ground. I have TONS of hydrangeas, but those are my favorites so far!
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I used to be a night owl until I became a gardener! Now I'm up BEFORE the crack of dawn every day! I never really liked the lime color before, but I'm starting to get an appreciation for it - it really adds pop to your garden. I may be persuaded yet! I think I prefer the storm proof to the incrediball, but I like them both. I have lots of panicle hydrangeas, but I LOVE the Invincibelle Ruby (which I have about 6 of) and the Incrediball Blush. I also bought an Invincibelle Spirit 2 that I need to get in the ground. I have TONS of hydrangeas, but those are my favorites so far!
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bonniemiller9197
I am new to hydrangea's but now can count 16 of them around my reproduction saltbox in the woods, zone 5b south of Buffalo Ny. Some of them are just beginning their 3 yr and 2 of them were planted this yr. I do find myself drawn to the more open and lacey looking heads rather than the very dense heads. I like to see the individual flowers. Also, no early morning for this 84yr old gal unless I am enjoying it from my kitchen window in my jammies!
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I am new to hydrangea's but now can count 16 of them around my reproduction saltbox in the woods, zone 5b south of Buffalo Ny. Some of them are just beginning their 3 yr and 2 of them were planted this yr. I do find myself drawn to the more open and lacey looking heads rather than the very dense heads. I like to see the individual flowers. Also, no early morning for this 84yr old gal unless I am enjoying it from my kitchen window in my jammies!
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karinhamann5019
I added the Eastern Moon Lillies last year after seeing yours, and I will be adding more. Love them. It's been sooo hot here in Maryland this week (feel like temps up to 112 degrees, that it was all that I could do just to get water to the newly planted plants. Hope that we get some of the rain they are forecasting for this afternoon and tomorrow. Additionally, we are experiencing a drought, so rain would be much welcomed.
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I added the Eastern Moon Lillies last year after seeing yours, and I will be adding more. Love them. It's been sooo hot here in Maryland this week (feel like temps up to 112 degrees, that it was all that I could do just to get water to the newly planted plants. Hope that we get some of the rain they are forecasting for this afternoon and tomorrow. Additionally, we are experiencing a drought, so rain would be much welcomed.
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jcking6785
Lovely hydrangea tour. I’m looking around my yard to find a space to start my own hydrangea room, inspired by you! I think you have a natural design ability which is why your garden is so lovely. I definitely do not have that ability.
For most of my life, I have not been an early riser but now, in retirement, I love the early mornings in my garden! I can’t name a favorite hydrangea, there are so many beautiful ones.
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Lovely hydrangea tour. I’m looking around my yard to find a space to start my own hydrangea room, inspired by you! I think you have a natural design ability which is why your garden is so lovely. I definitely do not have that ability.
For most of my life, I have not been an early riser but now, in retirement, I love the early mornings in my garden! I can’t name a favorite hydrangea, there are so many beautiful ones.
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northlawn_flower_farm
I rise slowly in the morning due to RA, but in my youth you might have caught me in my robe doing some gardeniing.
Your garden is truely stunning. You have succeeded to plant in such beautiful layers. Your garden encourages mebto plant more hydrangeas. It looks magical. I have 3 strawberry vanilla panicle hydrangeas, they do bloom later in summer, but give some fresh color in late summer and autumn.
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I rise slowly in the morning due to RA, but in my youth you might have caught me in my robe doing some gardeniing.
Your garden is truely stunning. You have succeeded to plant in such beautiful layers. Your garden encourages mebto plant more hydrangeas. It looks magical. I have 3 strawberry vanilla panicle hydrangeas, they do bloom later in summer, but give some fresh color in late summer and autumn.
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RyanHopt-ks8qi
I'm so glad the Incrediball hydrangeas surrounding the seating area turned out so perfectly. Hides the space and hugs you when you are in it. Your garden truly is master class in design. The great thing is that wasn't your goal. you planted it for you, but it still turned out looking this good anyway. Always look forward to watching your Saturday morning videos with my wife. All the best!
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I'm so glad the Incrediball hydrangeas surrounding the seating area turned out so perfectly. Hides the space and hugs you when you are in it. Your garden truly is master class in design. The great thing is that wasn't your goal. you planted it for you, but it still turned out looking this good anyway. Always look forward to watching your Saturday morning videos with my wife. All the best!
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Grandiflora80
Your garden is a dream and I enjoyed every second of this tour, thank you! And that front part of your house I'm sure is admired by the whole neighbourhood. I would like to plant a couple of smaller hydrangeas at the entrance of our apartment building. Do you (or anyone) know if 12 inches (30 cm) are enough depth for them to thrive I'm thinking dwarf type hydrangeas, max 3 feet (90 cm) tall.
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Your garden is a dream and I enjoyed every second of this tour, thank you! And that front part of your house I'm sure is admired by the whole neighbourhood. I would like to plant a couple of smaller hydrangeas at the entrance of our apartment building. Do you (or anyone) know if 12 inches (30 cm) are enough depth for them to thrive I'm thinking dwarf type hydrangeas, max 3 feet (90 cm) tall.
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Betsy-x2m
Just love your gardens. The Jewels of Opar has also self seeded where I had them last year. Other annual self seeders I really appreciate are: feverfew, nicotiana & rudbeckia. I even have a volunteer sunflower where I had my bird feeders last fall & winter. I always thought you charged to little for you beautiful bouquets, but now I understand. you are just a really good human.
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Just love your gardens. The Jewels of Opar has also self seeded where I had them last year. Other annual self seeders I really appreciate are: feverfew, nicotiana & rudbeckia. I even have a volunteer sunflower where I had my bird feeders last fall & winter. I always thought you charged to little for you beautiful bouquets, but now I understand. you are just a really good human.
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Debbie-ni8bc
My favorite hydrangea is still Pinky Winky. I’m further south than you so my panicles leaf out earlier - they’re all near full bloom here at the end of June. I wish I could grow more smooth hydrangeas but they need more shade here so the blooms don’t scorch and I just don’t have that much shade. Enjoyed the tour. I’m going to watch it again!
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My favorite hydrangea is still Pinky Winky. I’m further south than you so my panicles leaf out earlier - they’re all near full bloom here at the end of June. I wish I could grow more smooth hydrangeas but they need more shade here so the blooms don’t scorch and I just don’t have that much shade. Enjoyed the tour. I’m going to watch it again!
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debbiemonce6286
WOW! I bought a Haas Halo last year because of your previous video. Stunning! I am wondering if you have a video on how you care for the hydrangeas, such as fertilizing and especially when they are done blooming. Do you prune them back and if so, what is the correct way so they come back the way yours do. Thank you for ALL your videos.
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WOW! I bought a Haas Halo last year because of your previous video. Stunning! I am wondering if you have a video on how you care for the hydrangeas, such as fertilizing and especially when they are done blooming. Do you prune them back and if so, what is the correct way so they come back the way yours do. Thank you for ALL your videos.
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donnaterrell938
I LOVE the white hydrangeas! White gives a cooling feeling to a garden on those hot days. I'm not a fan of Lilies only because I'm allergic, but they look beautiful in your garden. I also enjoy snapdragons in a garden and sunflowers are a cheerful must. Your garden is really lovely, love the entire space! Your passion shines through.
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I LOVE the white hydrangeas! White gives a cooling feeling to a garden on those hot days. I'm not a fan of Lilies only because I'm allergic, but they look beautiful in your garden. I also enjoy snapdragons in a garden and sunflowers are a cheerful must. Your garden is really lovely, love the entire space! Your passion shines through.
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pcrice-lr2dn
I didn’t have good luck with the ruby several years ago I tried for 2 years but they turned brown for me, so never had anymore smooth. I have looked for snowflake for several years now, my love are panicles and mountain. My little quick fires are breathtaking now. Yes very early riser but late to bed also. Your garden is SPECTACULAR
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I didn’t have good luck with the ruby several years ago I tried for 2 years but they turned brown for me, so never had anymore smooth. I have looked for snowflake for several years now, my love are panicles and mountain. My little quick fires are breathtaking now. Yes very early riser but late to bed also. Your garden is SPECTACULAR
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sarahchristine546
Danielle, your garden is looking stunning! I can’t believe how much it has evolved in the past year or two. Thank you for sharing! I’d like to see another video of how the smooth hydrangeas age. I loved my incrediball hydrangeas but they went from white straight to brown. I’m wondering if that’s your experience.
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Danielle, your garden is looking stunning! I can’t believe how much it has evolved in the past year or two. Thank you for sharing! I’d like to see another video of how the smooth hydrangeas age. I loved my incrediball hydrangeas but they went from white straight to brown. I’m wondering if that’s your experience.
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christinefunk3208
For the cascading hydrangeas, a nursery owner suggested that it helps to use landscape staples to tack the stems down to the ground at first, in order to help train their shape. I agree, not what I would've expected in the flower department - maybe it's still too young Beautiful tour! So inspiring to me!
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For the cascading hydrangeas, a nursery owner suggested that it helps to use landscape staples to tack the stems down to the ground at first, in order to help train their shape. I agree, not what I would've expected in the flower department - maybe it's still too young Beautiful tour! So inspiring to me!
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susancruz729
If you are going to move a Hydrangea quercifolia, do that sooner because later will be very hard to do it well. Give it enough room back from a path (6’)so that it can develop but you can still see it up close.
It can be kept in a very large pot for years, but will be a very pale version of itself.
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If you are going to move a Hydrangea quercifolia, do that sooner because later will be very hard to do it well. Give it enough room back from a path (6’)so that it can develop but you can still see it up close.
It can be kept in a very large pot for years, but will be a very pale version of itself.
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