Anyone ever tried growing Hydrangea in their bogs or ponds?

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I was reading that they love the water (their name is a clue). I have some planted in beds but am considering trying one in one of my bogs. Curious if anyone else has tried with success?
 
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I was reading that they love the water (their name is a clue). I have some planted in beds but am considering trying one in one of my bogs. Curious if anyone else has tried with success?

First time for everything! Go for it!
 

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Most people do not have wetland filters large enough to handle shrubbery. The root structure alone would likely cause problems. The question needs be should not could.
 

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Having spent many hours with a hose, trying to prevent hydrangeas from turning into prunes both at the garden center and at home, I think you may be on to something! They DO need more H2o than any other garden plant I can think of (bad memory!) so they may adapt quite well to a bog situation. As Meyer pointed out, they are shrubs, and can develop rather large root systems. Try planting one in a large pot, preferably a heavy plastic one, with many small holes drilled in it. That way the whole unit can be pulled out yearly for root pruning.
Now that you've got me thinking, I may just try that! We get a fair number of returns every year from people who thought they could just stick these plants in the garden and forget about them. These returns are usually discarded, but I just MIGHT be able to liberate one or two for some scientific experimentation!
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@pecan , I've removed a hydrangea from my garden - the root structure was outrageous. Took me hours to remove it. As Harao said, planting it in a large pot in your bog is a good idea.
 
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They are super easy to propagate - just bend a low branch to the ground, cover it with dirt and you'll start a new one. Which is another reason I would be careful where I planted them!
 
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Very good thoughts and thank you! I have not had a lot of experience with them, as I've only had them since last spring. I know there are dwarf versions as well which may be a better option for bog, in a pot planting.
 
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I was reading that they love the water (their name is a clue). I have some planted in beds but am considering trying one in one of my bogs. Curious if anyone else has tried with success?
Hi did you ever tried hydrangea in your bog filter?
 

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