bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mousmee'
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:
green,brown Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
For optimal health, Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mousmee') should be watered deeply twice a week. If weekly rainfall is less than 1 inch, be sure to supplement irrigation. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings, but make sure not to let it become excessively dry. During the hottest part of the summer, they may need to be watered more frequently. Monitor the soil moisture carefully to determine when to water.
sunlight
Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mousmee') is usually grown in full sun, which means it needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. The best time for sunlight for bigleaf hydrangeas is the morning or early afternoon, when the sun is at its brightest. Strong afternoon sun or midday heat should be avoided, as this can cause the flowers to droop or wilt. For an optimal growing environment, provide the Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mousmee' with bright, indirect light for the remainder of the day.
pruning
Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mousmee') can be pruned during the spring for optimal blooming. Prior to the growth of new shoots, prune off any dead wood, crossing branches, and reduce any excessively long branches. After this, pruning should be fairly minimal, removing no more than 1-third of the overall plant each season. Pruning too much can reduce flowering and yield to a lighter display of blooms.
