Hydrangeas may benefit from low upkeep, they can't just be planted anywhere. Here are six spots you should never plant this shrub if you want vibrant blooms.

Hydrangeas make a beautiful foundation planting, but you need to give the shrubs some space to grow—usually 2.5 or 3 feet. Some oakleaf and panicl

Either way, you want to take this time to prune your hydrangeas—or not! That may sound cryptic, but to get the most blooms on your hydrangea plants, there are a few hard-and-fast rules to follow when it comes to pruning.

This means they’re vulnerable to late frosts if we prune too early, though. The two most popular species in British gardens are Hydrangea macrophylla (mophead hydrangea) and Hydrangea paniculata (panicle hydrangea).