Altman Plants 12" Blue Hydrangea Live Plant Pot

Early Blue Hydrangea gets the spring hydrangrea flower show rolling early with ball-shaped . intensely blue-violet flowers that cover the plant. Hydrangeas delight in woody landscapes . mixed borders . mass plantings and container gardens . or as accents and low hedges . among other settings. This fast-growing . compact . deciduous shrub exhibits a nice . neat . rounded form. The glossy . pointy . forest green leaves boast a somewhat course texture . contrasting well with plants featuring finer foliage. Evenly moist . well-drained . fertile soil is your ticket to having a happy hydrangea. Acidity is required to maintain the bold color of the showy . abundant mophead flowers . which are prized as cut flowers and for dried floral arrangements. Precise shade dependent on soil ph. Little pruning needed. Should you want to prune . do so after the blooming season has finished. Deadhead spent blooms. Snip weak or winter-damaged stems in late winter or early spring. Plant in spring or fall . ideally. Mulch with shredded bark . peat . or compost. Along with a part shade spot in the landscape . this variety does well in a planter on the patio or in a bright space as a houseplant. Feed in early spring.