Hydrangea

💧 Watering

Every 3 days

Generous watering during the growing season. The name itself means water: do not let it dry out in summer heat.

☀️ Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light to partial shade. Prolonged summer direct sun can scorch the blooms.

🪴 Soil

Clay, loam or sand soil, moist but well-drained. pH affects flower colour (acid = blue, alkaline = pink).

🌡️ Temperature

5°C – 25°C

⚠️ Toxicity

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