Marvelous Mopheads

A comprehensive growing guide to mophead hydrangea varieties available today and best practices for cultivating each. Finally, a book just about mopheads, the most-popular hydrangeas for home gardeners. A 2021 study by the University of Tennessee Extension Service estimates more than 10 million hydrangeas are sold in the US each year. Mopheads are far and away the hydrangeas in greatest demand, accounting for 90% of sales. New mophead varieties flood the market every year. It’s hard to keep track of them all, let alone choose the perfect one(s) for the home garden. Marvelous Mopheadsprovides a comprehensive list of mophead varieties and invaluable advice about the best mopheads, including the older tried-and-true mopheads and more-recent introductions. The book is organized to present clear answers to frequently asked questions about plant selection color pruning indoor and outdoor placement potting feeding and fertilizing soil pH adjustments winter protection care instructions ensuring successful blooming With over 250 photos showing off the beauty of clearly labeled varieties, the book provides comprehensive information about the wonderful world of mophead hydrangeas. Finally, a book just about mopheads, the most-popular hydrangeas for home gardeners. A 2021 study by the University of Tennessee Extension Service estimates more than 10 million hydrangeas are sold in the US each year. Mopheads are far and away the hydrangeas in greatest demand, accounting for 90% of sales. New mophead varieties flood the market every year. It’s hard to keep track of them all, let alone choose the perfect one(s) for the home garden. Marvelous Mopheadsprovides a comprehensive list of mophead varieties and invaluable advice about the best mopheads, including the older tried-and-true mopheads and more-recent introductions. The book is organized to present clear answers to frequently asked questions about plant selection color pruning indoor and outdoor placement potting feeding and fertilizing soil pH adjustments winter protection care instructions ensuring successful blooming With over 250 photos showing off the beauty of clearly labeled varieties, the book provides comprehensive information about the wonderful world of mophead hydrangeas. [AuthorName]By Joan Harrison[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Joan Harrison is a master gardener, writer, photographer, and speaker who has extensively researched hydrangeas for over 30 years. The founding president of the Cape Cod Hydrangea Society, she delights in taking part in the annual Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival. She lives in Plymouth, Massachusetts.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]263 color photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Hydrangeas for Home & Garden[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]263 color photos[/ColorPattern] This is the first book on the market devoted entirely to cultivating mopheads Includes a comprehensive guide (and index) of available varieties and over 250 accompanying photos Gives mophead hydrangea lovers everything they need for selecting the right mopheads for their garden and taking care of them once they’re planted