bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHMP' LET'S DANCE BIG BAND
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 Fruits Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
To ensure your Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHMP' LET'S DANCE BIG BAND) stays healthy, it is recommended to water thoroughly once per week. Water until the soil is saturated and then allow the soil to dry out between waterings. In periods of drought or extreme heat, you may need to water your plants twice each week. Make sure to avoid overwatering and keep the soil slightly dry, as this plant does not enjoy being too wet.
sunlight
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHMP' LET'S DANCE BIG BAND) grows best in partial shade, with 2-4 hours of direct sunlight per day. During the hottest part of the growing season (July to August), these plants can tolerate up to 6 hours of sunlight per day, but this should be reduced to no more than 3-4 hours in the cooler months. Make sure to provide adequate shade during the hottest parts of the day to prevent sunburn.
pruning
Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHMP' LET'S DANCE BIG BAND) should be pruned once in late winter or early spring. Pruning should be light, removing only dead, diseased, or otherwise damaged branches, as heavy pruning can reduce flowering. If needed, the shrub can be pruned shorter to control size, however, this should be done prior to flower bud formation in late spring. Be careful not to prune off the flower buds.
