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Hello! I am thinking about plants I'd like to have on my deck this summer. A small hydrangea--like a quick fire, for example, in a large pot is inte...
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Asked March 29, 2023, 11:21 AM EDT
Hello! I am thinking about plants I'd like to have on my deck this summer. A small hydrangea--like a quick fire, for example, in a large pot is interesting to me. Do you think I could over-winter it? I have an attached but unheated garage I could move it to. I have successfully done this with a Japanese Maple.
What are your thoughts? (Of course I could treat it as an annual, but keeping it would be fun~)
Martha Cosgrove
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Hi Martha,
If you've had success with a Japanese maple in a pot you may have success doing this with a hydrangea. It depends on how cold your garage gets.
I could not find a research-based fact sheet on this issue but here's a tip sheet from someone who gardens in our climate:
Using a large pot and watering the plant well in the fall before bringing it into the garage is key. If you decide to try this, make sure your buy "Little Quick Fire." The regular "Quick Fire" grows into a very large plant.
You know there are no guarantees, but good luck! This hydrangea is a lovely plant.
