Wee Bit Giddy® Bigleaf Hydrangea

Intense red to purple blooms, dwarf habit

Botanical Name- Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHML'

Pronunciation- hy-DRAN-jee-uh mak-roh-FIL-uh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Enriched, moist, well-drained

Current Size- #2

Bloom Color- Red

Bloom Time- Mid + rebloom

Companion Plants- Dwarf Bright Gold Japanese Yew – pairs well in similar moisture and partial shade conditions

Fauna Attracted- Bees (especially lacecap types), butterflies, hoverflies

Plant Habit- Shrub

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C13

Yearly Care Instructions- Prune spent blooms after flowering, leaving buds for next year. Keep soil consistently moist and mulch well. Fertilize with an acid-based formula in spring if aiming for blue blooms.

Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering if it blooms on old wood, removing spent blossoms. For remontant types, trim lightly in late winter.

Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. Incorporate compost into clay for best flower production.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone

Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew