karen-
I have the hydrangea in full sun. I just planted them, we'll see how they do. the tag said sun and sun/part sun in the south. My endless summers get the HOT afternoon sun. They wilt a little and I hit them with some extra water and they perk right back up. They have been in 3 years now.With our winters, I have only gotten new growth, so they don't get as tall.
mmmmmm...strawberry margarita DOES sound good. maybe when i get a few more berries!