Armstrong Garden Centers Hydrangea

While the Florist Hydrangea makes a beautiful temporary indoor accent, it is a shrub that thrives best outdoors. It will eventually require the natural light and space of a garden or a large patio container to remain healthy long-term.

Hydrangea color is often influenced by soil pH. If you want blue blooms, the soil needs to be acidic; pink blooms typically occur in more alkaline soil. You can use soil amendments to adjust the pH level if you want to influence the color of future blooms.

Partial sun means this plant prefers morning light but needs protection from harsh, direct afternoon sun. Placing it in a spot that gets filtered light or shade during the hottest part of the day will prevent the leaves and flowers from scorching.

These plants are thirsty and require consistently moist soil. Check the soil daily, especially if it is in a container, and water whenever the top inch feels dry to the touch.

It is quite straightforward, provided you wait until the flowering season has finished. Choose a spot with partial shade and ensure the soil is rich and well-draining before moving it from its nursery pot.

When planted in the ground, you can expect this shrub to reach a mature height and spread of approximately 3 feet. It has a naturally rounded, multi-stemmed habit that fills out nicely over time.