Hydrangea roots!

Hello, I'm new to the forum and I come seeking advice!

I moved into a property last year and there is a large hydrangea at the front of the house which we pruned back and it has successfully grown back. My concern is I dont know how large or long the roots might be and if there is any potential for it to damage the structure or crack the walls of the house, an old victorian terrace!

The plant is approximately 4 ft tall and wide, it looks amazing when it flowers in its different colours and I'm loathed to remove it unless I have too but; as I am a very very inexperienced gardener I have no idea if it could cause any damage.

Any advice about the plant and especially its roots would be very much appreciated.

 

Don't worry it will not harm anything,just enjoy .You could dry some blooms for Winter decoration .

 

Yes, do not worry about the roots at all. And, watch that pruning, not all hydrangea need to be pruned. If you find this year that when in flower the flowers and stems start flopping. Then for next year do not prune, the old growth from the year before will hold up the new growth/flowers for next year. I rarely prune any of my hydraneas, just do some shaping if needed, but like the natural look also.