Hydrangeas are rather easy plants to grow. They prefer loamy, well drained, acidic soil (pH 6.5 to 4.5) enriched liberally with organic matter. Most hydrangeas prefer quite a bit of shade although a couple varietes do well in late afternoon sun.

Hydrangeas need protection from spring frosts which can kill the buds.

Hydrangeas are propagated by softwood cuttings taken in June. Strip the lower half of the leaves from a 6-8 inch healthy cutting. (Using a sharp clean knife!) Dip about 3/4 inch of the cut end into a rooting hormone such as Roottone® or Hormonex®, and insert the cutting about one inch deep into sterile moist sand, vermiculite or sphagnum moss. Create a mini-greenhouse over the container with poly film over a wire frame and place it in a bright spot (NOT full sun) until the roots form. After rooting the cutting, it should be planted in a mix of loam and peat moss. Hydrangea cuttings may also root when placed in a glass of water.