Heatwaves putting hydrangeas at risk in south of England, RHS warns
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is considering relocating its hydrangea collection from southern England to northern regions due to rising temperatures and drought. Hydrangeas have become the most frequently reported plant suffering from heat stress in the UK.
Why it matters
This shift highlights the tangible impact of climate change on gardening and biodiversity in the UK, forcing institutions to adapt their conservation strategies.
The RHS is considering moving its hydrangea collection from Wisley, Surrey, to its northern gardens in Great Manchester and North Yorkshire. The RHS is considering moving its hydrangea collection from Wisley, Surrey, to its northern gardens in Great Manchester and North Yorkshire. Plants Hotter summers may force RHS to move hydrangeas to north of England Exclusive: British garden staple becomes plant most frequently reported as suffering in heat, charity reports
Prefer the Guardian on Google With their lush foliage and blooms which turn pink, purple or blue depending on the soil, hydrangeas are a firm favourite in Britain.
The shrubs bloom throughout summer and have historically thrived in the mild, damp British climate. But hotter summers and heatwaves such as the one hitting parts of England this week are putting the flower at risk in the south of the country, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has warned.
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