bigleaf hydrangea

Bigleaf Hydrangea should be watered deeply and regularly during the flowering period. Aim to water the soil deeply around the base of the plant and the soil should be moist but not waterlogged. During warm/very hot weather, water every 3-4 days (about 1-2 inches of water) and during cooler weather, water every 5-7 days (about 1-2 inches of water). When the hydrangea is not actively growing, water once a week (about 1 inch of water).

Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lemon Wave') requires at least 4 to 6 hours of sun exposure each day to thrive. It prefers indirect sunlight in the morning and late afternoon, rather than baking in direct sun at midday. The plant will benefit from afternoon shade in the summer months, as the intense afternoon sunlight may burn the foliage. During winter months, it should be exposed to the full morning sun. With this amount of light, 'Lemon Wave' Hydrangea will bloom profusely from mid-summer to mid-fall.

Bigleaf Hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lemon Wave') should be pruned in late winter or early spring, while the plant is still dormant. Prune away any dead or damaged branches, and lightly thin out interior branches to air out the plant and promote stronger growth. Consider selectively removing up to 1 third of the old blooms and stems from the previous year, and lightly prune the remaining stems to a length of 1-2 feet. This will create an optimal balance for strong growth and optimal flowering throughout the summer.