Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Mont Blanc

Rich, loamy soil with high organic content; pH 5.0-6.0 for blue, 6.0+ for pink

Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; high humidity crucial during flowering; reduce in winter dormancy

Morning sun preferred, protect from harsh afternoon heat to prevent scorching leaves and blooms

Balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer in spring; bloom booster before flowers open; stop feeding late summer

Prune dead wood after blooming or early spring; avoid cutting flower buds as it blooms on old wood