Bigleaf Hydrangea

Bigleaf Hydrangea Care

Wee Bit Grumpy

What is the plant

Don't be fooled by its curmudgeonly name: Wee Bit Grumpy hydrangea will put a smile on your face! Like its sister plant, Wee Bit Giddy hydrangea, it was selected for its combination of pure, intense, saturated flower color and outstanding landscape performance. And its color is really something you must see to believe: in acidic soils, its big, full blooms take on a moody, dramatic deep purple-blue. They appear amid a neat, tidy mound of compact foliage that resists disease and stands up better to cold weather than conventional hydrangeas.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

5 - 9

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water deeply and thoroughly 3 times a week when establishing a plant. Use a slow release fertilizer when possible. Mulch a plant to retain moisture. If a leaves are drooping, it is time to water a plant. If a leaves are yellowing and turning brown, check for standing water or a clogged drainage hole.
Pruning
Remove any dying or yellowing leaves for aesthetic reasons.
Fertilizer
Simply apply the fertilizer around the base of the plant, extending to the drip line. For vegetables, place the fertilizer in a strip parallel to the planting row. Water-soluble fertilizers are faster acting but must be applied more frequently. This method gives plants food while you water.

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Sunlight
Semi-shade – this plant needs a lot of sunlight, but it has to be protected from the strongest rays of the sun.
Soil
Use a special potting mix that has been developed for your plant type.
Container
Use a ceramic porous pot with a good drainage.