Hydrangea Macrophylla (Blue) - Plant

Planting and care

Plant in spring or fall. Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and 2 to 3 times as wide. Set the plant in the hole and fill it half full with soil. Water. After water is drained, fill the rest of the hole with soil. Water thoroughly. Space multiple hydrangeas about 3 to 10 feet apart.

Caring for Hydrangea Macrophylla

For the first year or two after planting and during any drought, be sure hydrangeas get plenty of water. Leaves will wilt if the soil is too dry. Be cautious about planting hydrangeas under or near trees, as the large roots may not leave enough water and nutrients for the hydrangeas. Keep an eye on hydrangeas in these positions, and transplant them to a new area if they are struggling to grow or produce flowers.

Typical uses of Hydrangea Macrophylla

Special features:

Ornamental use: Hydrangeas are excellent for a range of garden sites from group plantings to shrub borders to containers.

References

http://www.almanac.com/plant/hydrangea http://www.endlesssummerblooms.com/design-and-grow/planting-and-care http://www.wikihow.com/Plant-Hydrangeas