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 forhome gardeners. A 2021 study by the University of Tennessee ExtensionService estimates more than 10 million hydrangeas are sold in the USeach year. Mopheads are far and away the hydrangeas in greatest demand,accounting for 90% of sales.

New mophead varieties flood the market every year. Its hard to keeptrack of them all, let alone choose the perfect one(s) for the homegarden. Marvelous Mopheads provides a comprehensive list ofmophead varieties and invaluable advice about the best mopheads,including the older tried-and-true mopheads and more-recentintroductions.

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 labeledvarieties, the book provides comprehensive information about thewonderful 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]