bigleaf hydrangea

Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'David Ramsey') should be watered deeply once a week, allowing the soil to become dry between waterings. The amount of water to give the plant will depend on the temperature and the season, but you should aim for approximately 2 liters of water per week. In the hottest, driest parts of the summer, you may need to increase the amount of water to 3 liters and water more frequently. In addition, it is important to keep the soil consistently moist, so check the moisture level in the soil every few days.

Bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla 'David Ramsey') typically do best in the shade. They can tolerate a few hours of direct sunlight in the morning or a few hours of indirect sunlight in the afternoon, but it is best to avoid exposing the plant to too much harsh direct sunlight throughout the day. If possible, place the plant where it will get some morning sun and bright light for the remainder of the day, but ensure the plant is not exposed to direct sunlight for longer than 4 hours at a time.

Bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla 'David Ramsey') will need to be pruned once a year, preferably in late winter or early spring while the plant is still dormant. Pruning can be done in several ways depending on your objective. If you want to keep your hydrangea small or maintain a certain shape, you can cut back the larger stems by half to 1-third their original length. Remove any branches or stems that cross or rub against 1 another, as this can create wounds that invite disease. To encourage fuller, more blooms, you can also selectively remove some of the older branches from the center of the plant and thin out weak or leggy branches. When pruning bigleaf hydrangeas, it's important to remember to not prune too much as it will limit the number of buds and blooms. Only remove some of the stem tips, leaving several sets of leaves at the end of each stem. This will allow the plant to have enough food reserves to create new buds for the next season.