06/17/2026
Not every hydrangea earns its place in a Southern Connecticut landscape. The reliable ones for our area are panicle hydrangeas like Limelight and Little Lime, which handle our sun and soil without fuss, and smooth hydrangeas like Annabelle, which forgive a hard winter and still bloom on new wood.
Macrophylla varieties, the classic blue mopheads, are trickier here. They bloom on old wood, which means a cold March can take out the season before it starts.
Call (203) 482-5253 if you are thinking about adding hydrangeas this year and want to talk through what fits your property.