Hydrangeas grow and bloom the best in morning sun with afternoon shade. Don't expect them to do well in heavy shade. The Pee Gee variety is one of the few hardy enough to grow in full sun.
We offer some of the Proven Winners Hydrangea varieties.
They prefer plenty of moisture and should be monitored for additional watering over the first and second year after planting and especially during droughts.
Hydrangeas enjoy a regular fertilizing schedule. A good slow (timed) release applied 1-2 times a year will keep them happy. In zones 6-8, fertilize in May and July. For zones 5 and further north, one good fertilizing in June will work due to the shorter growing season. Follow the directions on the fertilizer label. Don't apply fertilize if the plant is wilted or looks otherwise not happy. Take care of the problem and then apply fertilize.
The different varieties of hydrangeas require specific pruning times or blooms for the following year may be lost. Regardless of the variety always remove any dead or broken stems/branches. As the plants age and become mature, prune out about 1/3 of the stems/branches back to ground level. This will keep the shrubs looking healthy.
