Plant Blue Hydrangeas With This Yellow Flower For A Gorgeous Landscape

Hydrangeas are gorgeous in spring and summer, and they come in a wide range of colors. You can even tweak your hydrangea's color by changing the acidity of your soil. They do take some care, but with a little knowledge you can keep hydrangeas blooming year after year. While hydrangeas can be eye popping on their own, they are even more spectacular when paired with other annuals or perennials that complement their color and shape. One of the most exciting pairings matches blue hydrangeas with bright yellow coreopsis, otherwise known as tickseed. Together, they recreate the beauty of a sunny sky right in your garden bed.

There are several blue hydrangea varieties that can provide that beautiful background. And there are quite a few glorious yellow flowers that can create an eye-popping contrast. Coreopsis is not only a wonderful contrast with blue hydrangea, but it's also a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow wildflower, hardy in USDA zones 3 to 9, that will return every summer.

Coreopsis and hydrangea make a fantastic pairing, though the look will change over the course of the summer. Blue and yellow are complementary colors, which is why they make such a lovely contrast when both are in bloom. Hydrangeas typically bloom in late spring and through much of the summer. Coreopsis, by contrast, blooms all summer and into the fall, so the classic summer-season blue-yellow pairing will change to a mellower combination as the hydrangeas fade toward the ends of the growing season.

Pairing hydrangea with coreopsis will also give you a great contrast in shape and structure. Hydrangeas are shrubs, which means they are woody plants that live for years and grow over time. They're dense with dark green leaves, and their flower clusters are big, poofy, and round. Coreopsis contrasts beautifully with this structure, as the flowers — while they vary a bit in shape and size — are tall and slim with pointed petals.

It's important to remember, when putting together your hydrangeas and coreopsis, that the two types of plants need slightly different care. Many hydrangeas prefer part shade while coreopsis need full sun. You'll need to carefully place your plants to ensure they're happy together. For example, place your coreopsis in the sunniest spot while giving your hydrangea access to some shade. Hydrangeas need enough water for the soil to stay moist, but drought-tolerant coreopsis only needs watering during dry spells – so avoid drenching your coreopsis when you water your hydrangeas. With the right care, you'll have an unexpected flower combo that adds instant balance and color to your garden.