The shrubs are deciduous and may be heavily pruned in autumn. Hydrangea flowers are excellent in flower arrangements and also make fine dried flowers.

Hydrangeas should be pruned each year; flowers are borne on new shoots.

Oak-leaf hydrangea is known for the shape of its leaves and the reddish autumn color. It may be pruned in springtime.

Hydrangeas do well in shade or partial shade. If grown in sunny locations, they should be prevented from drying out.

These plants are grown from cuttings and are in their first season.