How Do You Care For The Pyramid Hydrangea Plant?
The popular image of the hydrangea is that of a cloud-shaped head of flowers shading from pink to dark purple or blue, clustered among large green leaves. The hydrangea is known as a plant that blooms in the summer long after spring-flowering plants have already wilted. But not all hydrangeas fit this popular description. The Peegee hydrangea produces cone-shaped white or pink blossoms similar to that of a butterfly bush. Unlike it’s better known relatives, the Peegee’s flowers do not change with the soil pH. The Peegee hydrangea is relatively easy to care for. Determine your temperature zone on the USDA climate zone map to see if your Peegee Hydrangea can survive the winter in your climate. The Peegee is hardy between USDA zones 3 and 8. Plant the Peegee in the ground in neutral to slightly acidic soil. The plant thrives in partial sun with afternoon shade and well-drained soil. To plant, dig a hole in the ground that is larger than the plant’s root ball. Scratch well-rotted compost i
