I have never tried that but wouldn't you need a whole lot of clippings, v1rtu0s1ty?

When you have some time, read the link below to browse a thread on overwintering from Hayseedman. Start reading where he begins with "My most successful technique for overwintering...". There he discusses what he does without using leaves and other methods.

Here is a link that might be useful: Overwintering Hydrangea macrophylla winter protection

I can get 6 bag of clipping in one day mowing. This would be the easiest if it's going to be fine for the hydrangea. Problem is, I don't have big trees neither my neighbors.

Cool, I will read the link from Hayseedman. :)

Thanks!

You didn't say what kind of hydrangea you have. In our zone Endless Summer types and Annabelle don't need special winter protection. If that is the case grass clippings or anything at all will protect the roots. The top is going to die down to the ground anyway and regrow each spring.

I have Cityline Paris but is sitting in the garage right now about 6f high from concrete floor.

I can't believe what I saw few minutes ago. I have one Cityline that I wrapped with newspaper and the other 2 wrapped with bubble wrap. I bought all of them at the same time. There were green leaves on every end. Still close though even today. Actually, I'm not sure if they are leaves. I have a picture on my other post.

Anyways, the hydrangea wrapped with newspaper is showing some pink at the bottom of the leaf or bud. Not sure what that means but the other 2 are all green and few browning.