Ideas for Enjoyment | Key Characteristics | Care Tips

IDEAS FOR ENJOYING YOUR

HYDRANGEA PATIO TREE

The classic beauty of a Hydrangea with a twist! With an elegant tree form and attractive colorful blooms, a Hydrangea Patio Tree is the ultimate accent plant for adding a splash of color to your patio, deck or balcony. Place on your front step to welcome guests or spread cheer by giving a Hydrangea Patio Tree as a gift at your next summer event!

Key Characteristics of your Hydrangea Patio Tree

USDA Zones

Zone 5-9

Sunlight

Morning sun/Part shade.

Size

Height: 24-30” (60-75cm)
Width: 18-24” (45-60cm)

Color

Varies by variety. Blue, pink, red or white.

Bloom Time

Summer to Fall

Growth Habit

Topiary

Warning

Not for human or animal consumption

Caring for your Hydrangea Patio Tree

    • A flowering Hydrangea should not be allowed to dry out as it will shorten the bloom life.
      • Keep your Hydrangea Patio Tree’s soil moist each day while in flower.
      • Water directly onto the surface of the soil and avoid sprinkling over the flowers as that will shorten flower life.
      • Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water as this is harmful to the roots.
      • It is beneficial to feed your Hydrangea Patio Tree with a regular plant feed while enjoying the blooms.
    • As they age throughout the summer, the blooms will eventually transform into fall color with the cooler temperatures.
    • Hydrangeas can be enjoyed into the fall, on your patio or planted. To enjoy your Hydrangea for years to come, cut the blooms from your Hydrangea mid-September and plant in a partially shaded area of your garden. Incorporate some Bone Meal in the planting soil. Be sure to allow space for the Hydrangea to grow.
    • Flowers buds are set by late summer for the following year, deep inside the growing tip of the branch. Any pruning of those tips will remove next year’s flowers. Your Hydrangea will not need much pruning for the first and possibly the second year. 
    • If needed, you may shear down the plant to 6” from the main stem in the spring but be prepared to miss out on a year of flowers. An alternative is to select certain branches to cut back so an even amount of flowers will remain on the plant.
    • A layer of mulch (2-3”) will help give the roots a little extra winter protection while also helping retain soil moisture through the summer.