Wee Bit Giddy Bigleaf Hydrangea

Wee Bit Giddy® ('SMNHML') is a compact, mounded, deciduous bigleaf hydrangea with bright red blooms that shift toward red-violet in acidic soil. It reaches about 24 inches tall and 30 inches wide, with summer flowers, a later new-wood flush, and fall rebloom ([breeder profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/hydrangea/wee-bit-giddy-bigleaf-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla), [patent record](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP32317P2/en)). ## Garden placement It grows in part sun to sun, is listed for USDA Zones 5–9, and suits borders, containers, cut and dried flowers, landscape plantings, or a focal display. Proven Winners also lists it as salt tolerant ([cultivar details](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/hydrangea/wee-bit-giddy-bigleaf-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla)). ## Growing conditions The breeder rates water needs as average and specifies fertile soil. Use moist but well-drained ground, with afternoon protection in warmer climates; flower shades respond to soil pH ([cultivar care notes](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/hydrangea/wee-bit-giddy-bigleaf-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla)). ## Maintenance Wee Bit Giddy blooms on old and new wood. Avoid routine pruning to protect flowering stems; remove winter-damaged portions in spring once new growth shows which branches remain alive ([breeder care notes](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/hydrangea/wee-bit-giddy-bigleaf-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla)).