bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Ami Pasquier'
Cycle:
Perennial. Bigleaf hydrangeas are a type of flowering shrub that bloom every year.
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Greenwood Cuttings,Hardwood Cuttings,Stem Propagation,Cutting
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 9
Flowers:
Pink to blue Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Deep shade, Filtered shade, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Acidic, Alkaline, Well-drained
Fruits:
brown Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Ami Pasquier') require frequent watering during their active growing season (spring and summer). Water them when the upper inch of soil has dried out, about twice a week. In hot and dry climates, they may need daily watering. During the winter months, the water needs of bigleaf hydrangeas should be decreased, but never completely stopped. Water them when the top inch of soil is dry, about once every 2 to 4 weeks.
sunlight
Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Ami Pasquier') prefers to be grown in part-sun to dappled shade, as direct sunlight can cause the flowers to fade. It should receive at least 3 hours of direct or indirect sunlight daily for optimal results and flower production. Morning sun and afternoon shade is best for this plant, as the sun can be particularly intense during the afternoon and will wilt the flowers and foliage. However, plants located in more shade may require supplemental watering.
pruning
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Ami Pasquier') should be pruned in late winter, after it has gone dormant but before new growth starts. To properly prune this type of hydrangea, begin by cutting out all dead or diseased shoots from the previous year’s growth. Since hydrangeas bloom on new wood, you can prune the plant back by anywhere from 1-third to 1-half of its height. Any branches that are weak, diseased, damaged, or crossing should also be removed. As for shaping your plant, it’s best to cut into the shoot just above a side branch; this will encourage the plant to become full and decrease the possibility of it getting too leggy.
