Big Daddy Hydrangea living-christmas-tree Hardy in USDA Zones 8–10

Hardy in USDA Zones 8–10

The slow-growing nature of this spruce tree makes trimming infrequent and means that this plant is ideal for topiaries and container garden specimens

so make sure that your soil isn't staying soggy for hours on end after watering

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Big Daddy Hydrangea living-christmas-tree Hardy in USDA Zones 8–10The Big Daddy Hydrangea from the Southern Living Plant Collection produces massive eye catching blooms that are impossible to ignore. Like other Macrophylla hydrangeas, these vibrant mophead bloom clusters are pink if planted in alkaline soils and blue while grown in acidic soils. Expect an extensive initial bloom in early summer, followed by slightly smaller reblooms through fall. Additionally, the Big Daddy proves to be an impressive addition to cut