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Garden Q&A: Can I change the colour of my hydrangeas by altering the soil?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Blue mophead hydrangea in bloom in a Kerry reader's garden this summer.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 - 18:17

Peter Dowdall

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Can I change the colour of my hydrangeas by adding something to the soil?

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