Early Pink Hydrangea gets the spring hydrangrea flower show rolling early with ball-shaped, deeply pink flower clusters 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. The bold color of those showy, abundant mophead flowers will be its deepest pink in alkaline soils. Precise shade will depend on soil ph. They are prized as cut flowers and for dried flower arrangements. 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.