Grin and Tonic™ Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hokomagrito'

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Sunlight: Provide at least 4 to 6 hours of morning sun followed by dappled afternoon shade. Morning light ensures the brightest flower colors, while shade during the hottest part of the day prevents the large leaves from wilting or scorching.
Soil: These hydrangeas thrive in rich, loamy soil that holds moisture but drains well, similar to the texture of a wrung out sponge. If you have heavy clay, mix in organic compost to improve drainage, or plant in a slight mound to keep the "feet" of the plant from staying too wet.

Watering Requirements

During the first two seasons, water deeply two or three times a week to help the roots dive deep into the soil. Once established, this hydrangea can handle short dry spells, but inconsistent moisture usually results in smaller flower heads and drooping foliage. If the soil feels dry an inch below the surface, it is time for a thorough soak.

Pruning Tips

Since this variety blooms on both old wood and new wood, you have a lot of flexibility with your timing. The best practice is to prune immediately after the first flush of flowers fades in summer to encourage a second round of blooms. Think of it like a haircut that removes the "dead weight" so the plant can focus its energy on fresh growth and new buds.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring just as new green growth begins to appear. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer because this stimulates soft, tender growth that can easily be damaged by the first frost of winter. If you want to influence bloom color, use soil acidifiers for blue tones or garden lime for pinker hues.

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Zone 3-4	Week of March 30th
Zone 5	Week of March 16th
Zone 6	Week of March 2nd
Zone 7	Week of February 23rd
Zone 8-12	Week of February 15th

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Frilly green and white mopheads for your garden enjoyment! Check out the Grin and Tonic™ Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hokomagrito') from Bloomin' Easy® and Nature Hills! Deeply quilted and luxurious deep green leaves fill out this wonderfully compact selection! A reblooming Bigleaf Hydrangea with densely packed mopheads in bright and cheerful green slowly ages to creamy white closer to fall for an eye-catching two-tone effect!

Butterflies and your floral bouquets will love the repeat blooms that last all summer, then dry on the shrub for fall and winter interest, dried décor, and crafts! Grin and Tonic™ only grow 2-3 feet in height and width, so any sized garden or container garden can enjoy these unique fluffy blossoms!

These bright and lively Bigleaf Hydrangea thrives in zones 5-9. Need to find your hardiness zone? Use our map to locate yours! White Bigleaf Hydrangeas are exceptions to the Microphylla tendency to change color depending on soil pH and stay a creamy green and white all growing season!

Planting and Application:

The beauty of green and white blooms is they seem to go with every other flower color out there! Both frilly and compact, these Hydrangea fit right into any sized garden and every style out there! Ideal for thrillers and spillers in planters and containers, you’ll dress up your front porches and entry with flouncy green blooms! Patios and seating areas gain a specimen planting that goes with all color schemes!

Wonderfully compact and space-saving, Grin and Tonic™ Hydrangea look fantastic with ferns and foliage plants, complements Roses and other Hydrangea, and lights up the part-shade woodland garden and understory. Use these low-growing ornamental shrubs as edging or low-property definition! Perfect for skirting garden ornaments, trees as facer plants, or lighting up the dark foliage of your foundation hedges!

Dramatic Tightly Packed Mopheads
Bright Green Blooms Age Creamy White
Deep Green, Large Quilted Foliage
Compact, Small-Scale Rounded Deciduous Shrub
Floral Design & Pollinators
Foundations, Borders, Specimen & Low Hedges

#ProPlantTips For Care

Best in full sun and partial sun in cooler zones, but partial shade with an emphasis on afternoon shade is recommended in warmer climates. In cooler zones, the more sun you give Hydrangea, the more blooms you'll enjoy! Plant these flowering ornamentals in moist, well-drained, and slightly acidic soil.

Topdress with 3-4 inches of arborist mulch as they thrive when having that even moisture and protection. Hydrangea care can look overwhelming, but it's pretty easy! We have a few recommendations for you while taking care of your plant. Once established, water consistently as you would other plants and use an acid-loving flowering plant fertilizer. Blooming on old wood earlier and producing flowers later on new shoots from the base, prune Bigleaf Hydrangea after the flowering has occurred. This will encourage healthy and happy blooms later!

Full Sun & Partial Shade - Favoring Afternoon Shade
Water Consistently
Mulch Root System Well
Provide Well-Drained Enriched Soil
Prune After Flowering - Blooms on Old Wood

Grin and Tonic™ Bigleaf Hydrangea adds a refreshing fizz to your landscape without sacrificing space! Order your own Bloomin' Easy® Hydrangeas and other gorgeous landscape delights today from NatureHills.com!

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Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review on our Elizabeth Ashley Bigleaf Hydrangea. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our service. We greatly appreciate your support! Thanks again - Nature Hills Customer Support

Let’s dance Moonlight bloom regularly - blue

Let’s dance Moonlight have bloomed regularly for about 10 yrs now against the house, mostly north exposure. Originally pink flowers when purchased but transitioned to purple and now blue in our soil. 3’ in ht. When nearby grass was limed they reverted to pinkish purple then back to mostly blue. We are zone 6b and with recent Very hot dry summers they wilt with the brief afternoon sun they get. Unfortunate. May have to consider moving them if these conditions continue every year. Otherwise very pleased with them

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review! It sounds like you've done a great job with your Bigleaf hydrangeas. ‘Let’s Dance Moonlight’ are happiest with morning sun and afternoon shade, consistently moist (not soggy) soil, and a 2–3' mulch to keep roots cool; if the brief afternoon sun keeps stressing them, consider moving them in fall/early spring to a spot with dappled light. Thanks again - Nature Hills Customer Support

I saw some bad reviews of this company after I ordered and got nervous

I saw some bad reviews of this company after I ordered and got nervous. I recieved a beautiful plant. Packaged wonderfully It definitely would have been my fault if it died. It is the end of the growing season so its not putting out a bunch of new growth, but it still looks very healthy.

Hi there, Thank you for taking a chance on us despite your initial concerns! We are thrilled that your experience exceeded expectations and appreciate you sharing your honest feedback. Reviews like yours help other hesitant customers buy with confidence. Thank you - Nature Hills Customer Support

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