{"product_id":"proven-winners-wee-bit-grumpy-hydrangea-5kbl4h","title":"Proven Winners® Wee Bit Grumpy® Hydrangea","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eStriking Royal Blue to Pinky-Red Summer Blooms\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t be swayed by the title—the Wee Bit Grumpy® is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eone of the most vibrant and cheery dwarf hydrangeas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou can grow. In acidic soil, the large blooms turn into a deep purple and royal blue, while alkaline-leaning soil will yield a bright pink-red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBigleaf hydrangeas\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edon’t require any pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them one of the best low-maintenance but high-impact shrubs to add to your ornamental garden. They begin blooming in early summer and will last well into the fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as a florist’s hydrangea, this bigleaf variety works exceptionally well as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecut and dried flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdd them to your garden bed as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eborder, landscape, or focal shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs a dwarf hydrangea with a mounded growth habit, the Wee Bit Grumpy® also performs well in containers with winter protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd this bold, beautiful shrub to your garden today, and enjoy it for years to come!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProven Winners®:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs offers flowering shrubs, evergreens, and trees that have been tested for eight to ten years to ensure they outperform conventional varieties. That means bigger flowers, more colorful foliage, reblooming, disease resistance, new habits, or anything that makes them more beautiful and easier to grow in your landscape or garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace your Wee Bit Grumpy® Hydrangea in a location with at least four hours of sunlight. The hotter the climate in your area, the more shade it can withstand. The soil should be moist but well-draining. Mix in compost prior to planting and add a 2-3” layer of mulch for moisture and winter protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering: \u003c\/strong\u003eHydrangeas have shallow root systems, so they can dry out more quickly than other shrubs. Provide plenty of water, especially while the plant is getting established. Adding a layer of mulch can help conserve moisture. With that said, ensure your hydrangea is never sitting in soggy soil, as it will not tolerate wet feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Pruning: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince the flowers bloom on old wood, bigleaf hydrangeas should not be pruned any time of year. Only prune to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd in a slow-release fertilizer in the spring and late summer to encourage blooming. The default color for most bigleaf hydrangeas is pink-red. To encourage blue flowers, add a slow-release aluminum sulfate fertilizer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fast-Growing-Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"1 Quart","offer_id":48860170748074,"sku":"20912","price":5.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6566\/3658\/files\/d2v814ea4jl4_9be1fa00-4b40-469c-b94f-c1383033747e.jpg?v=1784864860","url":"https:\/\/fastgrowingtrees.shop\/products\/proven-winners-wee-bit-grumpy-hydrangea-5kbl4h","provider":"Wasatch \u0026 West Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}