POSTED: May 11, 2005 by Anonymous
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Help!
I would love to plant a hydrangea....are they fussy? I was thinking in a raised bed that is shady....it gets dappled sunshine in the afternoon. (under tree canopy) I am in zone 5. Should I plant at least 2 or more plants? Any suggestions, comments would be helpful
Kim
that when I do the recommended spacings I can see too much dirt b/w plants - it does not have that lush, full look like you see at greenhouses and such - so this year I am planting everything just a little closer together.
just personal preference. DH and I have different views: he prefers to see space/dirt between everything in the garden, but I prefer to have the plants nestled together a bit.
Maintenance is something to consider though, as nestled plants often do outgrow their allotted space and require taming back or division. Also, I usually end up with bare areas when I leave the recommended room aroung perennials and shrubs that will take a few years to reach their full grown size. In that case, annuals are a good way to fill the gaps.