1. Planting: Start by finding an area with full sun (6+ hours of sunlight) and well-drained soil. You can also select a container with drainage holes for planting your Fire Light Tidbit®.

Once you’ve selected a location, dig a hole that’s around twice the size of your plant’s root ball and just as deep. Place the plant, tamp down the soil, and water to settle the roots. Apply mulch after planting to conserve moisture in the area.

2. Watering: We recommend checking your soil about 2 to 3 inches down for dryness. If the soil around your hydrangea is dry, water the plant. Watering about once or twice weekly is a good rule of thumb until your plant is established.

3. Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring, just as the ground begins to thaw, using a granular rose fertilizer.

4. Pruning: Prune by cutting back the main branches by one-third in late winter or early spring. If desired, you may also prune in late fall, once it has gone completely dormant.