Hydrangea Happiness

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Unbelievable! Look at these little lovelies straight from my side-sheltered garden. I had the most beautiful blue hydrangeas at the Atlanta house—they were over twenty-five years old and bloomed prolifically. I wanted to try to duplicate them here in Cashiers, but everyone said they wouldn’t grow here. They didn’t bloom for two years, but then WOW did they ever bloom this year! Wish me luck for next year’s blooms—and try something no one else thinks will work in your garden. Go for it!

Blue hydrangeas
Wow—I never get tired of these blue beauties.

 

massive blue hydrangeas
Three plants look like one giant mass of blue.

 

puppies, and hydrangeas and boxwood
Janie and Gracie love the garden.

 

blue hydrangea close up
One last close-up of these lovely flowers.

 

xo♥, Lissy
All photos by Lissy Parker for lissyparker.com. You are welcome to ‘borrow’ my photos—just please credit the source.

14 thoughts on “Hydrangea Happiness”

  1. Susan Griffin

    Holy Hydrangias is right! So true…
    Could you tell me what kind of light you planted them in, the amount of water you used and how you pruned them to blossom. I am in Florida and would love to try planting them!

    Thank you,
    Susan

  2. Lissy, We have a hydrangea bush at our home in Cashiers, but it hasn’t bloomed since we bought the house. Please tell me how you cared for your blue beauties! Thank you, Debbie

  3. Holy Cow those are gorgeous!! Our soil in CA is too alkaline for “blue” hydrangeas so we have to settle for white and pink. For some reason mine are magnificent this year as well. Apparently neglect suits them well!!

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I love interior design :: beautiful gardens :: antiques :: cooking :: dogs :: renovations :: and bargains. Located in Atlanta, Georgia and Highlands/Cashiers, North Carolina … and wherever my travels take me. Check out my Favorites on the List Pages—updated with places and things I love. Read my blog for my latest finds. I’m a visual person so I won’t bore you with lots of text. Let’s go!

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