Product Overview
Features
Floral Hydrangea features bold balls of sky blue pink or white flowers at the ends of the branches. Once the flowers are done the Floral Hydrangea can be planted outdoors in the garden or a large container.
This is a multi-stemmed plant with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively coarse texture stands it apart from other plants with finer foliage. This plant may benefit from an occasional pruning to look its best.
Planting & Growing
Hydrangeas can be expected to grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. This shrub will do well in a location that gets partial sunlight, and prefers protection from the hot midday sun. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth. The surface of the soil shouldn't be allowed to dry out completely, and so you should expect to water this plant once and possibly even twice each week. Be aware that your particular watering schedule may vary depending on its location, plant size and other conditions; if in doubt, ask one of our experts in the store for advice. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for acidic soil. Contact the store for specific recommendations on pre-mixed potting soil for this plant.
There are many factors that will affect the ultimate height, spread and overall performance of a plant when grown indoors; among them, the size of the pot it's growing in, the amount of light it receives, watering frequency, the pruning regimen and repotting schedule. Use the information described here as a guideline only; individual performance can and will vary. Please contact the store to speak with one of our experts if you are interested in further details concerning recommendations on pot size, watering, pruning, repotting, etc.
