The Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) is a flowering shrub known for its broad round shaped blue blooms. It is a deciduous shrub with a rounded habit...
This variety grows best when it is planted in partial sun. This is about 4-6 hours of sunlight. It is even better if this sunlight is in the morning rather than in the afternoon when the sun is stronger.

Bigleaf hydrangeas tend to dry out in the afternoon, you may even notice the leaves drooping toward the ground. If they pop back up after the sun has set your hydrangeas will be safe, if not they will need more watering or to be transplanted.

Sunshine is required for hydrangeas to produce big beautiful flowers so do not plant in deep shade. This could result in leggy growth and small or no flowers. No Sipping HI,AK