Dena I had the Lace Leaf Hydrangea live on my patio for a long time. It did well and if it got too hot I brought in closer to the A/C

OH thanks for letting me know! I just love them. I am going to order this week. Any suggestions on a good source? Dena

I got mine at Publix one year!

I've grown them for years in the shade. They bloom often. In fact I gave a bunch away today because they had spread.
Nancy

The snails and slugs love them and may be a problem. Nancy, I have a small one that hasn't bloomed or grown in years, what do you do? :o)

Dena, Have you considered a tropical hydrangea? (Dombeya x wachilli I think is the name of the regular one, Dombeya x Seminole is the dwarf)

I love hydrangea also, but haven't had luck with them. I have seen some beauties as a hedge in Palm Beach in front of a wall of one of the mansions. At least that's what they look like to me.

Where does one find this tropical hydrangea?

Nancy ~ Is yours the tropical variety? I'd say you've done great with yours. I didn't realize they spread either. Do you have pictures of yours?

FlowerLady