Cityline Rio Bigleaf Hydrangea (Macrophylla) Live Shrub, Blue, Pink and Purple Flowers, 4.5 in. Quart Cityline Rio Bigleaf Hydrangea from Proven Winners is a small to medium-sized, early blooming shrub with large flowers that range from blue to purple depending on the acidity of its soil. Prefers partial to full sun (4+ hours) and well-drained soils. Grows to be 1-3 feet tall and wide. At time of shipment, this plant will be about 6 months to 1 year old. Blooms from early to late summer with blue, pink, and purple flowers. No pruning needed. Quart shrubs are 5-10 inches tall when they are shipped, depending on the season. Hardiness zones: 5-9. Be sure to check your USDA Hardiness Zone if you want this plant to come back year after year. Hand-picked by experienced shippers and delivered fresh from the greenhouse in a 4.5 in. quart container. Plants shipped from November through March will arrive dormant. Proven Winners guarantees all of its plants are correctly packaged in specially designed boxes, arrive in good condition and are accurately labeled. This hydrangea makes for beautiful cut and dried flowers. It also serves as a dramatic centerpiece for mixed container designs, mixed borders, and perennial gardens. To introduce the most unique, highest quality plants, Proven Winners are tested for years in gardens across the world. Our plants are unsurpassed in terms of flowering, growth and garden performance.