If hungry enough, deer will eat just about any plant. However, there are plants that deer prefer more than others. According to Rutgers University, most hydrangeas are “occasionally severely damaged”. Which means that deer prefer other plants more, but when hungry deer will eat hydrangeas.
How do you keep deer from eating hydrangeas?
If you want to keep deer from eating your beloved bunch of hydrangeas, follow the next few guidelines for best results.
- Homemade Mixes. ...
- Use Soap. ...
- Plant Deer Repellant Plants. ...
- Invest in an Electric Fence. ...
- Use Nets. ...
- Get Your Radios Out.
Which hydrangea is deer resistant?
The oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) is a variety that deer rarely browse. The oakleaf hydrangea is a beautiful variety that has white flowers and is available in both dwarf and full-growing cultivars.
