Hydrangea Companion Plants
When choosing companion plants for hydrangeas it s important to consider care requirements as well mature size.
Hydrangea companion plants. Begonias and geraniums are beautiful flowers that come in many different shades making them a perfect companion for hydrangeas. Create a colorful rainbow garden by pairing blue hydrangeas with pink geraniums or white hydrangeas with scarlet begonias. Hydrangeas do best with moist organically rich soil with good drainage. Most species do well in full sun to partial shade but prefer a few hours of morning sun and afternoon shade.
Another beautiful option is an evergreen mahonia the soft caress variety which has textures and its foliage that contrast the larger hydrangea leaves quite well. Delicate ferns make for beautiful hydrangea companion plants for those looking to complement the design and structure of the hydrangea. You can use either perennials or annuals as companions for hydrangea depending on your preferences. Some cultivars of dogwood trees might be the right size to offer shade as hydrangea plant companions.
Low plants can look great as hydrangea plant companions.