Hydrangea Daddy

Hydrangea Daddy 🥃 Bourbon Country Gardener
🪏 Planting in Zone 7a
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“Holding space” for this hydrangea - no, like physically holding a space in my garden because look at the shape of these...
08/31/2026

“Holding space” for this hydrangea - no, like physically holding a space in my garden because look at the shape of these bloom panicles!

This is Powerball hydrangea from Proven Winners Shrubs which grows to be 3’-6’ tall and wide, wants part to full sun, and is hardy in Zones 3-9. ⚽️

An early birthday present from my wife that she gave me ahead of our recent trip to visit our friends up at Spring Meado...
08/30/2026

An early birthday present from my wife that she gave me ahead of our recent trip to visit our friends up at Spring Meadow Nursery in Grand Haven, MI. 👕 Yes - it’s exactly what you think it is!

This is the “The Hydrangea Garden” short sleeve performance polo from Rhoback and while this post isn’t sponsored, I think we should advocate to create a pink version and a light green version (for the panicle hydrangeas of course)!

08/29/2026

This one goes out to all the folks looking for boxwood alternatives which are native to North America! Meet Strongbox® Inkberry holly from Proven Winners Shrubs.

I’ve got 3 I’m adding to my garden this fall! 🍂

☀️ Full to Part Sun
📍 Hardy in USDA 5-9
📐 Grows 2’-3’ tall and wide

08/29/2026

Not to get political 😉, but arborvitae typically aren’t the best evergreen screening option when you’ve got heavy deer presence. 🦌

Cedar Rapids False Cypress resists deer and is a great alternative to traditional arborvitae.

☀️ Full to part sun
📍 Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8
📐 Grows 12’-15’ wide and 30’ tall

08/28/2026

Riders Up! 🐎 Check out this circular double hedge of Let’s Dance Sky View and Little Lime Punch hydrangeas from Proven Winners Shrubs.

08/27/2026

I am the Hydrangea Daddy. I speak for the… shrubs?

I’ve only recently come to learn about Whip It Good arborvitae and I can’t get it out of my mind. The texture is unlike and other kind of arborvitae that I grow in my garden - you can bet that I’m already thinking about where I could put a couple!

📍 Hardy in USDA Zones 3-9
📐 3-5’ tall and wide
☀️ Part to Full Sun

08/26/2026

It’s really rare to find a shrub that looks fresh out of a neon sign factory on Route 66, but Sunjoy Fast Neo Barberry from Proven Winners Shrubs is just that!

📍 Hardy in Zones 5-8
📐 Grows 4’ wide by 5’ tall
☀️ Thrives in full sun

Oh, and did I mention it’s deer resistant?!? 🦌

Enjoyed an exciting day yesterday at Walters Gardens (home of Proven Winners Perennials) in Zeeland, MI! Thanks to Andre...
08/26/2026

Enjoyed an exciting day yesterday at Walters Gardens (home of Proven Winners Perennials) in Zeeland, MI! Thanks to Andrew (Andrew Jager) and Nicole for showing us around your gardens, greenhouses, and fields - a fun little minivan off-roading adventure and great hospitality! 😉

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