Care

Planting & Growing
Provide organically rich, well-drained soil. Apply mulch to conserve moisture and protect in harsh winters. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system. Soil and water pH influences bloom color; consult garden center for suitable amendments. Feed in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; prune dead or weak stems as needed.

Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous
Family Name Hydrangea
Flower Color Blue
Bloom Time Spring, repeating through summer.
Foliage Color Green
Genus Name Hydrangea
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 4
Landscape Uses Border, Coastal Exposure, Container, Cutting Garden, Firescaping/Firewise, Hedge, Massing, Specimen, Urban Garden, Woodland Garden
Light Needs Partial Shade
Mature Height 5 feet
Mature Width 5 feet
Prune Time Prune After Flowering
Water Needs Average to Moist
Waterwise 0