Early Blue Hydrangea gets the spring hydrangrea flower show rolling early with ball-shaped, intensely blue-violet flowers that cover the plant. Hydrangeas delight in woody landscapes, mixed borders, mass plantings and container gardens, or as accents and low hedges, among other settings. This fast-growing, compact, deciduous shrub exhibits a nice, neat, rounded form. The glossy, pointy, forest green leaves boast a somewhat course texture, contrasting well with plants featuring finer foliage. Evenly moist, well-drained, fertile soil is your ticket to having a happy hydrangea. Acidity is required to maintain the bold color of the showy, abundant mophead flowers, which are prized as cut flowers and for dried floral arrangements. Precise shade dependent on soil ph. Little pruning needed. Should you want to prune, do so after the blooming season has finished. Deadhead spent blooms. Snip weak or winter-damaged stems in late winter or early spring. Plant in spring or fall, ideally. Mulch with shredded bark, peat, or compost. Along with a part shade spot in the landscape, this variety does well in a planter on the patio or in a bright space as a houseplant. Feed in early spring.