Haven't tried 'em here, but I've thought about it. How long have you had yours, or did they come with the house?

No I bought them all last year and I'm happy to say that they are doing great. I had a nikko but it didn't bloom even with winter protection so I gave it away. I have three reblooming ones that are packed with blooms and an Annabell. They require extra attention but are so worth it. I highly recommend them.

I used to live in Bountiful. My neighbor across the street had blue hydranges on either side of the sidewalk to her house. I lived there 15 years and those hydranges were there every year.