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Hydrangeasgrow well alongside many plants, but some make better companion plants than others.
Here are 15 suggestions for hydrangea companion plants across a wide range of hardiness zones.
Daylilies grow quickly and come back year after year, just like hydrangeasand the two plants look beautiful together.
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Hostas
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Hostas and hydrangeas are a classic combination.
Lush, shade-lovinghostasthrive incredibly well around the base of hydrangeas,.
They both like part-shade conditions and thrive insoil that’s slightly acidic.
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Planting hostas alongside hydrangeas will also help keep the weeds away.
Begonias
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These long-blooming flowers will brighten up any garden.
Begonias come in many different colors and love a shady spot, making them the perfect companion for hydrangeas.
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Plant in moist but well-drainingsoil.
Their lacy leaf structure contrasts beautifully with the coarse foliage of hydrangeas, giving your garden a nice texture.
Foxgloves enjoy the same growing conditions as hydrangeas, and their tall height makes them really stand out.
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These grass-like plants grow well in full sun or partial shade, and don’t require any pruning.
They bring attractive blossoms and, more importantly, can offer shade that hydrangeas very much need to thrive.
It’s a hardy plant, grows rapidly, and is known to attract butterflies.
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A member of the mint family, it grows quickly, and its purple flowers bloom well into fall.
Japanese Maple
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A medium-sized Japanese maple is great next to hydrangeas.
The plant tends to grow better in warmer climates, and like hydrangeas, it prefers afternoon shade.
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It thrives best in full sun or partial shade and makes a great companion plant for hydrangea shrubs.
Don’t plant large trees near hydrangeas, which will compete for water and nutrients.
Plant hydrangeas in a location where they will get morning sun and afternoon shade.
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In northern regions, they can tolerate more sun than this.
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