Light
Morning sun and afternoon shade. Full sun only where summers are cool.
Growing guide · Shrubs
Hydrangea macrophylla
How to grow Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Wee Bit Innocent™'.
A whole hydrangea. Fits in a pot.
- Light
- Full sun, part sun
- Water
- High
- Zones
- 5–9
- Size
- 1–2 ft tall, 2–3 ft wide
- Spacing
- 2–3 ft apart.
- Pets
- Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
Water
Keep evenly moist; it wilts fast in heat. Water at the base, not the leaves.
Planting and soil
Plant in spring or early fall in soil with plenty of organic matter, crown at soil level.
Feeding
A balanced slow-release feed in spring. Aluminum sulfate for bluer flowers, garden lime for pinker.
Pruning
Deadhead only. Remove dead stems in spring once you see which buds leafed out.
Through the year
Leaves in spring. Flowers early to midsummer, with a light rebloom in fall.
If something's off
No flowers usually means pruning or a late frost killed the buds. Midday wilting can be heat, not thirst; check the soil first. Hydrangeas are toxic to dogs and cats.
Plays well with
Plant it with friends.
Why we stock it: Bigleaf hydrangea flowers on a plant small enough for a patio pot.
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