Hydrangeas for Delaware

Learn all about which types of Hydrangeas grow best in Delaware with Master Gardener Michele Walfred at Inland Bays Garden Center in Frankford.

Five species of hydrangeas are commonly seen in our landscape. Three are native to Japan and China: the traditional Macrophylla or "mophead", Serrata or "mountain" and Paniculata or "Panicle". Two species of hydrangeas are native the U.S. east coast: Arborescens or "smooth" and Quercifolia or "oakleaf". Michele grows 120 hydrangeas in her yard which include all types, including a recent variety of a climbing Hydrangea. Which one is best for your landscape? She will review their sun, shade and pruning requirements. Whether you have a large or small property or are limited only to patio containers, you'll find the perfect one (or more) for your landscape. Michele will be joined by Master Gardener Gerri Jackson. 

Michele Walfred works as a communications specialist at the University of Delaware Carvel Research and Education Center in Georgetown since 2001 and a Master Gardener since 2021. Michele resides in Lewes where she and her husband maintain a certified backyard habitat on their 3/4-acre property.

Participants receive 20% on any plants purchased the day of the class.