You are viewing an Assorted Hydrangea (Macrophylla.) Beautiful Healthy 3 Gal. size plant. Care and Handling: Should be re pre-treated using a commerical hydration solution such as "Quick Dip", then transferred to regular floral preservative treated water. This dual treatment seems to help keep the hydrangeas up to 10 days. Hydrangeas react negativley to metal containers. Should be held in glass vases. Hydrangeas need lots of water! Check and change water regularly and if using Oasis, ensure maximum water level at all times. Avoid exposure to draughts, bright sun or ethelyne gas from fruit. The color of individual varieties will change dramatically depending on season, climate, growing region and acidity and aluminium content of soil.While Hydrangea paniculata likes full sun, it also does well in part shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, so it's helpful to amend your soil with compost, peat moss, or other similar materials before you plant it. Hydrangea paniculata is one of the hardiest varieties; it thrives in Zones 4-8. Pruning: Because this hydrangea blooms on current year's growth, the best time to give it a trim is winter or early spring. I will wrap the roots and soil with wet paper towel and send priority mail on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, to assure freshness. We ship to all 50 states and territories including CA, HI, Guam, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands, with Tx Ag Dept. Inspection Certificate on all plants going out of state. When you get the plant put it in healthy soil and water everyday until it looks happy and green then you can water as needed. You can plant in the full sun. We Now Ship Plants Worldwide! Its 250.00 for plant inspection certificate for unlimited amount of plants per shipment per address plus shipping fees for shipment via USPS Priority International.