Blossoming Questions

I planted 3 Endless Summer (Summer Crush) last summer. However, during the later part of the season there were holes on most of the leaves. I think there are some pest. What should I do to save my hydrangeas and when is the best time to do it?
I am in Missoula, Montana Zone 4-6. What variety of hydrangea would be best for me to purchase for a pot on my patio that gets plenty of sun?
How far apart should I plant my Endless Summer hydrangeas?
What is the best hydrangea for shade and one that blooms a lot?
I have an 18″ x 18″ pot and would like to plant either a 1 or 2 gallon hydrangea bloom. I live in NYC and have a large terrace. Am I better off to get the 1 gallon size and keep it trimmed to fit in the pot as it grows – and replant it to a larger pot – or divide to fit in two pots later on?
We just purchased Endless Summer Summer Crush. We want the blooms to be the color shown on the tag. The color range indicator shows the more acidic the soil, the darker the blooms while the more alkaline the soil, the lighter the blooms. What should the soil PH level be to get the color shown on the tag?
Can raspberry endless summer grow in full afternoon sun?
The Summer Crush label says full sun but videos say not full sun. Can they be full sun?
I purchased 1 Summer Crush which came with lots of old dead sticks. After 3 weeks of planting, I can see some new leaves growing out but very tiny. I just cut al dead sticks, I’m not sure it can grow bigger and bloom in the first year? I just feel it’s not growing.
What side of the house do you plant summer crush?
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