A potted hydrangea plant in an 8-inch container, specially cultivated for Valentine's Day gifting. This big-leaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) features showy blooms in vibrant colors, making it an ideal romantic gift and decorative houseplant. The plant arrives ready to display indoors with full blooms, providing weeks of colorful beauty.

When kept as a houseplant, hydrangeas prefer medium to bright indirect light and consistent moisture without becoming soggy. They thrive in temperatures between 55-75°F and benefit from regular watering with distilled water or rainwater when possible. If the plant came wrapped in decorative foil, remove it to ensure proper drainage. For extended care, repot in a container 1.5 times larger using humus-rich potting soil, and feed weekly with half-strength water-soluble fertilizer while blooming. After blooms fade, trim the plant in early fall and reduce watering frequency while never letting the soil become completely dry. The plant can be placed outdoors on a shaded patio or planted in the garden in zones 6-9, preferring moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade.