bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Forever Pink'
Cycle:
Perennial
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:
pink Fruits Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,pink
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Forever Pink') should be watered during the growing season once or twice per week. Water thoroughly, allowing the soil to become evenly moist. Avoid over-watering as this can cause the roots to rot. During the summer, water deeply about twice a week if there is no rain. During cooler weather, water about once a week. Check the soil level often to ensure the plant is receiving enough moisture.
sunlight
Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Forever Pink') plants prefer and thrive in partial sun, or 5-6 hours of sun per day. Planting in full sun conditions can lead to wilting and leaf scorch. When choosing a location for planting, look for spots with morning sunlight and afternoon shade, or partial sun all day. In northern climates, full sun is often beneficial and will help improve summer flowering.
pruning
Bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Forever Pink') should be pruned in early spring, just before new growth begins. It's best to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches during this pruning. You can also shape the plant, remove overgrown branches and thin out any overcrowding to achieve a desired look. Be sure to avoid cutting the green stems, as this will reduce overall flowering. For best results, lightly prune your Forever Pink Hydrangea, removing only the dead or damaged wood in late winter or early spring.
