Typically, when the term “hydrangea” is mentioned, bigleaf hydrangeas are the first to be envisioned. These plants, which are botanically identified as Hydrangea macrophylla and are also known by names like hortensia, florist’s hydrangea, and mophead hydrangea, display magnificent large, spherical blooms in shades of pink, purple, or blue, complemented by glossy green leaves. Although they’ve acquired a reputation for being somewhat challenging to cultivate, fret not. Our comprehensive growing guide is here to demystify the process. Once you acquaint yourself with their specific needs and growth idiosyncrasies, you’ll realize that they’re not as difficult as presumed; they’ve simply been misconstrued.