First time gardener! So I bought a hydrangea thinking it's an outdoor plant looking on the instructions for looking after it, it says that it's an indoor plant.if I put it in the garden would I flower each year or would it die?

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First time gardener!  So I bought a hydrangea thinking it's an outdoor plant looking on the instructions for looking after it, it says that it's an indoor plant.First time gardener! So I bought a hydrangea thinking it's an outdoor plant looking on the instructions for looking after it, it says that it's an indoor plant. if I put it in the garden would I flower each year or would it die? Thankyou in advance if anyone can help x

Answer 1

I purchased 2 'indoor' hydrangeas that were going cheap and planted them both out in pots. They both flower no problems and are out 365 days a year.  

Answer 2

Keep it inside until risk of frost is over then it will be fine in the garden  

Answer 3

Should be fine outside as a shrub

Answer 4

They much better outside than in! Xx

Answer 5

I’ve had mine outside for about 4 years and it’s been fine but always stayed small

Answer 6

Use ericaceous soil. I didn't and mine is dead  

Answer 7

I had one put it outside and it died

Answer 8

Thankyou ladies I'll wait till may time and take the risk x

Answer 9

I grew mine from a cutting off my mums hydrangea. Protect it from frost so far so good. Enjoy I love how different soul ph changes the colour

Comments

@syracuse hoe did you grow it from a cutting? I have one and would love another x