bigleaf hydrangea

This Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Robert' LET'S DANCE MOONLIGHT) should be watered deeply at least once a week during the growing season (spring to autumn). The water should penetrate 12 to 18 inches into the soil. During hot, dry spells, increase the watering frequency to twice a week, making sure to allow the soil to dry out slightly between each watering. The Bigleaf Hydrangea likes a good soaking every once in a while rather than daily light watering. Aim for keeping the soil consistently moist but not soggy.

Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Robert' LET'S DANCE MOONLIGHT) requires moderate sunlight for optimal growth. A minimum of 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day is recommended for this particular species. It should receive roughly equal periods of morning and afternoon sunlight, with brighter morning sunlight providing it with the energy it needs to blossom. However, too much direct exposure to the sun during the peak afternoon hours may scorch or burn the plant’s foliage. If possible, try to provide the plant with some shade from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

For the Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Robert' Let's Dance Moonlight), the best time to prune is in late winter or early spring with light to moderate pruning. Prune any dead or damaged branches and remove any parts of the plant that have died over the winter. Then, lightly prune the plant to reduce the size and shape it into the desired form. Pruning too much will reduce blooming, so prune lightly. Note that after pruning, the next year's blooms will be less than the previous year's as the new growth will require additional time to produce blooms.