Bigleaf hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla Blue incl. wicker basket - Hardy plantA lushly blooming bush in a wicker basket. The blue hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) flowers for months in the garden. The wicker basket completes the picture! The flowers bloom from summer to autumn. Pruning is not necessary, unless the bush becomes too large. Plant the hydrangea in partial shade. The soil should be kept damp. Give it extra water during dry periods. The hydrangea comes with a wicker basket.