This is one of the most confusing plants for plants! This kind of hydrangea is a macrophylla, or big leaf variety. There are several other types of hydrangeas, including panicale, arborescens (ilke Incrediball and Annabelle), and climbing hydrangeas). Within this category there are serrata (a category) and other hybrids, such as Endless Summer (a trademarked hybrid). Some people cover them with burlap. I don't have time or interest in that but I've heard that can help protect them from the cold.

PRUNING HYDRANGEAS FOR WINTER SUCCESS 🌿❄️🌸 As winter's whispers grow nearer, it's time to ensure your hydrangeas—particularly the ones that bloom on new wood like PeeGees, Limelights, Annabelle, and Bobo hydrangeas (those lovely cone-shaped varieties)—are prepped for the snowy days ahead. 🌨️🌸 HYDRANGEA PRUNING PRO TIPS: 1️⃣ Pruning these hydrangeas is all about preventing snow from weighing down their elegant heads and risking damage. Help them out by taking away the surface area 🌨️🌼 2️⃣ H

Annabelle hydrangeas one of the first of the summer and I can’t get enough of them. They’re always so beautiful both on the plant and off. Here are my tips #hydrangeas #summerflowers #summerblooms #whattogrow | Wyse Guide