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Hydrangea Hydrangeas may not be the first plant to spring to mind The most common type of hydrangea cultivated into tree-form is the Panicle hydrangea (like the Quick Fire Hydrangea Tree pictured below). Hydrangea is a large genus containing more than 70 species, but only a handful are commonly grown as landscape plants. From lining paths to perking up garden borders, landscaping with hydrangeas is a wonderful way to add beautiful color and eye-catching structure to your backyard. With their statement blooms, they make a lovely backdrop for a patio seating area, as seen here. Use a decent sized pot to give your plant enough space to grow. The best time to plant hydrangeas is in the spring or the fall, when there is no threat of frost. Even when hydrangeas stems become a little leggy and weighted down by the large blooms, the boxwood will support it and keep things in order. Keeping the ground moist will help the hydrangea tree fight through the heat. We love how the theme continues across tiers in this space, too, for a truly spectacular and cohesive setting. Plant it in the spot where it will not receive full scorching sun, plants like hosta and heuchera can go well with it. These romantic shrubs come in many white flowering varieties, adding timeless beauty to any yard. The one compliments the other in that hydrangeas appear soft and fresh while the boxwood is formal and can support the hydrangeas without being intrusive. Instead an odd number of plants (three or more) can be arranged in an irregular cluster, which looks more natural than a straight line or block shape and results in more a more dynamic planting style. If you plan to use pots then there are some things you may think about. We love the leafy backdrop to this seating area. Now this is a combination which may not be the match made in heaven as other combinations are. So if this doesn't appeal, switch it out for a more compact shrub, such as box-leaved honeysuckle.