Hydrangea Wee Bit Innocent™ Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea Wee Bit Innocent™ is a Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs variety. This enchanting deciduous hydrangea plant is celebrated for its summer-long vibrant blooms and reblooms, flourishing from old wood. The compact form of this bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) captivates with its impressive mophead flowers, presenting lush, rounded clusters of double florets. The blooms, transforming in hue from pink to blue based on soil pH, are strikingly showcased against dark green foliage on robust stems. Ideal for both fresh and dried floral arrangements, these hydrangea blooms remain a spectacle well into the first frost, transitioning to tan and caramel tones for added winter garden interest.

Beyond its visual appeal, Hydrangea Wee Bit Innocent contributes to biodiversity, offering nesting habitats for bees within its hollow stems. This hydrangea shrub boasts a mounded, multistemmed structure, thriving in a variety of settings from containers to mixed beds and borders, especially when massed or grouped. Its compact size, combined with a rapid growth rate, makes it a versatile addition to any garden.

Adaptable and shade-tolerant, this hydrangea plant prospers in partially sunny spots with rich, moist, well-draining soil, benefiting from a balance of morning sunlight and afternoon shade. For gardeners exploring types of hydrangeas, Wee Bit Innocent stands out for its disease resistance and ease of care, requiring watering once a week throughout the growing season to maintain moisture.

Whether you're enchanted by smooth hydrangea, panicle hydrangea, or oakleaf hydrangea, Wee Bit Innocent offers a splendid alternative with its unique charm and ease of integration into diverse garden designs. Avoid planting in overly sunny areas without adequate moisture to preserve the stunning blue hydrangeas' vibrancy and ensure a thriving, picturesque display.

Discover tips to ensure your hydrangeas thrive, from soil preparation to pruning techniques, by following our expert advice on the Hydrangea Planting and General Care Guide and the How to Prune Hydrangea Plants blog.

Hydrangea macrophylla change colors with the pH of the soil, turning pink in alkaline soil and blue in acid soils.