Choose a planting location with morning sun and afternoon shade
Select well-draining, moist soil
Test the soil pH if needed
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and as deep as the root ball
Remove the hydrangea from its container
Loosen the roots gently if they are compacted
Place the plant in the hole with the top of the root ball level with the soil surface
Backfill the hole with soil
Firm the soil gently around the plant
Water thoroughly after planting
Add mulch around the base, keeping it away from the stem
Water regularly during the first growing season
Space multiple hydrangeas according to their mature size