Zones on a "Nikko Blue" Hydrangea

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Author Message   Ilovemygarden  My Garden Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 07:23 am EST :    Hey there everyone. I picked up a 'nikko blue' hydrangea yesterday, and it was poorly tagged. I live right on the border or zone 4/5. Anyone able to grow this hydrangea in this area? Anyone in zone 4 successful with it? I have found mixed info on the web regarding its hardiness, so any info you have would be great. Thanks, Jamie Ilovemygarden - Wisconsin, Zone "5a/4b"   Sunnyday2day  Supporting Member My Favorite Photo My Weather My Time Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 04:31 pm EST :    Gosh, I found the same conflicting info you did. What the heck, give it a try. Do you have a large enough area that could be considered a somewhat protected area? I think they take part shade, right? I hope it works out for you. Tanya Sunnyday2day - Michigan, Zone "Zone 5"   Csrliz344  My Weather My Time Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 04:54 pm EST :    I live in Z5, and I always covered mine with leaves after raking. That's about all they need to protect the roots. But, I have customers who don't cover theirs, and they come back every year. I'd rather be safe and take the 10 minutes to do it. Csrliz344 - Ohio, Zone "5"   Ilovemygarden  My Garden Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 07:55 pm EST :    Thanks for the advice. I usually cover everything with the leaves, but I'll be sure to add some extra added protection. I plan on putting it in a place that is blocked from heavy winds, so I'm crossing my fingers. Thanks very much! Ilovemygarden - Wisconsin, Zone "5a/4b"   Missgarden  Supporting Member My Garden Posted on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 05:28 pm EST :    If you protect it over winter there's a better chance that it will develop flowers next season. Otherwise, even if it comes back you will only get foliage. Missgarden - Ontario, Zone "5b"   Ilovemygarden  My Garden Posted on Saturday, April 19, 2008 - 06:57 am EST :    Yes, that seems to be the case with another hydrangea I have. Even with protection, they die back all the way, and give me a nice bush of green leaves all year. Boring! I'll try and protect them as I do my roses this fall, and hope for the best. Thanks for the advice! Ilovemygarden - Wisconsin, Zone "5a/4b"

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