bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glowing Embers'
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:
red,pink Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
red,purple,burgundy
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glowing Embers') need moderate amounts of water--about 1-2 inches of water each week. Water more often during the hot and dry summer months. The best way to water your hydrangea is to soak the soil deeply, rather than sprinkling or misting it. Water in the morning so that the leaves have time to dry during the day, which helps to prevent fungal diseases. Avoid overwatering, as this can cause foliage and root diseases. Allow the soil to dry between waterings to check the soil moisture level.
sunlight
Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glowing Embers') prefers full sun in the morning and partial shade in the afternoon. It is best to provide as much direct sunlight as possible, ideally at least 4–5 hours a day. This will help the plant to thrive and promote lots of beautiful blooms. If the plant is not able to receive enough sunlight, it may not bloom as well.
pruning
Bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glowing Embers') should be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Prune off any dead or damaged stems and shape the plant to desired shape, removing no more than 1/3 of the plant at any 1 time. This species of hydrangea does not require a lot of pruning and should only be pruned to shape or remove dead or diseased stems.
