Hydrangeas Are Having a Stellar Year—Here's What to Know

01.08.2024 - 01:37 / thespruce.com / Lauren JarvisGibson

If you didn't know already, hydrangeas are having a fabulous year. All over the Northeast, you will find hydrangeas that are blooming better and bigger this summer. But why exactly? And how can you make sure yours are looking just as great as your next door neighbor's?

We've got you covered. Read on to find out more about what conditions are making hydrangeas so spectacular this year and how to make your own look even better.

The reason hydrangeas look even better than usual this year is all because of the weather and climate pattern we experienced over the winter season.

While this winter wasn't exactly a white wonderland, it allowed for the perfect habitat for hydrangeas to flourish. The lack of snow and freezing temperatures allowed the hydrangea buds to be able to hold on longer and flourish later on than usual in the summer season.

Another reason these beauties won't stop growing? The amount of rainfall the northeast had over last summer and fall. This ensured the soil was perfect for hydrangeas to last longer and bloom even fuller.

Hydrangeas are a fairy resilient plant anyway, so it makes sense they are having their time to shine this year.

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These lovely gems of a flower love moist soil. To ensure your soil has just the right amount of hydration, make sure to water hydrangeas deeply several times per week. And remember, don't water the blooms, just water the soil where the base of the plant is. This will encourage root growth too.

Another way to help your colorful hydrangeas thrive even more is to keep them out of intense sunlight. They prefer some shade, without being totally