Caring for 'Sweet Dreams' Lacecap Hydrangea in Containers and Cold Climates

'Sweet Dreams' Hydrangea: A Lacecap Variety for Pots and Zone 5

'Sweet Dreams' is a cultivar of lacecap hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla normalis). It is a deciduous shrub hardy to USDA zone 5, but in containers its roots are more exposed to freezing temperatures.

Container Care

• Use a large pot with drainage holes and a high-quality potting mix.
• Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy.
• Fertilize with a slow-release formula for acid-loving plants in spring.

Winter Protection (Zone 5)

Move the pot to an unheated garage or shed after leaf drop, or sink the pot into the ground and mulch heavily. Keep the soil just barely moist.

Resources

• Hydrangea Care Guide (PDF)
• Vintage Gardens Hydrangea Care

With proper winter care, your 'Sweet Dreams' will return each spring with its distinctive flat, lace-like blooms.