bigleaf hydrangea

Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Perfecta' BLUE WAVE) should be watered often, making sure that the soil stays consistently moist, but not soggy. To achieve this, water the plant thoroughly, about 1-2 inches once a week, and make sure that the soil drains freely as too much moisture could cause root rot. During summer months, water more often as the plant may require additional watering, about 3-4 times a week. Additionally, try to water the plant early in the morning so the foliage of the plant has time to dry before dusk, pointing to help prevent fungal diseases. You may also need to water during extreme heat or drought.

Bigleaf Hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Perfecta' BLUE WAVE) prefer to be in partial shade or indirect sunlight, with some afternoon shade. These plants thrive in bright filtered sunlight for at least 4 hours a day to produce the most vibrant blooms. During the summer months, try to keep them in shade or filtered sunlight for 6 to 8 hours a day. Bigleaf Hydrangeas should not experience full sunlight throughout the entire day in extreme climates as this can scorch the leaves and cause bloom failure.

Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Perfecta' BLUE WAVE) should be pruned in the late winter/early spring season. Depending on the climate, pruning should occur within the time frame of late February to mid March. For effective pruning, 1 should remove any dead, diseased, or damaged branches. Additionally, curling, misshapen, and long branches should be pruned back to a point as close to the base of the hydrangea as possible. When pruning, take care to not prune more than 1-third of the plant in a single growing season, as this can damage the hydrangea.