Demystifying Hydrangeas with Reed Pugh

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Demystifying Hydrangeas with Reed Pugh
Saturday | July 25 (Rain Date July 26)
First Tour: 10 – 11:30 AM
Second Tour: 12 – 1:30 PM
Location: Welcome Center

Hydrangeas are the most striking flowering shrubs, from the size and color of their inflorescences to their lengthy flowering times. However, there is much confusion regarding water and soil requirements, sun exposure, fertilization, and pruning of these colorful shrubs. We will walk through the gardens and visit many cultivars of common New England species: macrophylla (Big Leaf), arborescens (Smooth), paniculata (Paniculate), quercifolia (Oak Leaf), as well as some special, uncommon species. A handout will provide information on the proper care of the different species and a listing of the plants visited.


Pre-registration is required. Tour size is limited to 15.
$25 Members | $35 Non-Members

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More about Reed:
Reed has worked in multiple nurseries, owned and operated design, installation, and maintenance businesses on both coasts; managed a 30-acre historic private estate; and managed one of the top fine-gardening companies in New England. He has now focused his passion on working with people in their gardens and landscapes, showing them how to make them beautiful through inspiration, knowledge, and proper care.