Bigleaf Hydrangea - WEE BIT GIDDY

Wee Bit Giddy Hydrangea will put a smile on your face – not just because it’s absolutely beautiful (though it is!), but because it’s a durable and handsome plant.  This hydrangea is an improved version of the Cityline Paris hydrangea, as it blooms on old and new wood. Saturated red-pink mophead blooms make this plant stand out with a WOW factor. If you have alkaline soil, Wee Bit Giddy Hydrangea will have red-pink blooms, however blooms are a nice dark violet-purple when treated with aluminum sulfate. Photo and descriptions courtesy of Proven Winners – www.provenwinners.com – USPP 32,317 Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘SMNHML’ USDA Zone: 5 – 9 Average Height: 2′ Average Width: 2.5′ Sun Exposure: Sun to part shade Planting/Care Instructions Before planting, have your soil tested to see what amendments are needed. Click this link to check your frost dates: Frost Dates . Check the light preferences for your plant and choose your location accordingly. When you receive your , soak the root ball in water for 20 minutes upon arrival before planting or potting. Gently break up the root ball. This will help the roots of your to grow out into the soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball of your plant. Fill in the hole tightly with soil to avoid any air pockets. Add a bit of slow-release fertilizer to help new plants to grow quickly. Add the recommended amount per fertilizer instructions. Be sure to water your until it is established. In addition, pull weeds out when they appear. They take nutrients from the soil. Additionally, certain plants may need staking. Whenever they become too heavy to stand on their own, add bamboo or fiberglass stakes for the plants to lean against or tie up for support. Prune plants as needed to encourage growth. Always sterilize your pruners when pruning plants to prevent the spread of diseases. If you have trouble keeping up with your pruners, check out our locally hand-made leather pruner holster here. Lastly, enjoy your and your time in the garden!