All across the Northeast, hydrangeas are in full bloom. In fact, this year they’re having one of the most beautiful seasons we've seen in recent years—a phenomenon that’s drawing tourists, gardeners, and plant-lovers alike to visit the Northeast and New England in the hopes of seeing the photo-worthy landscapes firsthand.
This year’s flowers are bigger, fuller, and all around better than they've looked in previous years—and there are several reasons for that. There’s a particular recipe that makes the perfect hydrangea, and it involves a winter with a lot of rain and not much snow.
Though this year’s El Niño year with less snow and warmer-than-average temperatures was disappointing for many, it was the perfect environment to help hydrangeas flourish. Not only do the flowers need a lot of water throughout the year to produce beautiful blooms, they also struggle to thrive in harsh temperatures.
Throughout the year, winter chills can harm hydrangea buds, which makes their blooms sparse and dull come summertime. While they can survive low temperatures, they begin to lose their buds when it drops below 26 degrees.
This year’s warm winter meant the buds didn’t need to drop as they usually would. Along with the massive amount of rainfall the Northeast received, these circumstances led to hydrangeas being more beautiful than ever this year. Though hydrangeas are a favorite (and therefore everywhere) in New England, you might've noticed that they appear healthier than usual in other areas across the U.S., too.
Many hydrangea varieties are native to New England—the soil there contains the natural acidity that gives these plants their vibrant blue color, while the climate helps to produce healthy, full flowers. Over the past few
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