Choose a location that is not windy and that morning sun/afternoon shade. Plant it about 1-2 weeks after your average date of last frost in Spring (ask your local nurseries if you do not know). Top it off with 3-4" of mulch and fertilize it in May and July. In the fall, apply winter protection techniques to make sure the flower buds that develop around July-August will still be there in the Spring. Water it about 1 gallon of water when a finger inserted to a depth of 4" feels almost dry or dry. Yes, the rear condo location sounds ok.

Hydrangeas do not do well inside the house so try to keep it away from air vents or windy locations. Water it well. Plant it as soon as the possibility of frost has been reduced.

Thank you Luis....70's today but think it is going to be cold again. This year hard to tell last date of frost!
Dividded and replanted hosta's yesterday...watered and then it rained. Today they are drooping...wrong site for hosta's but any idea's?

Most hostas can survive out of ground for a long time - they're almost bulletproof. They should perk up and/or regenerate.

Thank you all for responses, My lovely hydrangea has lost its flowers and leaves. We still have not re-potted or planted. Have read that it may be wise to re-pot for the first year or so and pray it will survive... Now learned that these plants are grown to bloom early to sell as gifts in early spring. Any special tips to a 70 year old (still novice gardener). A pot or in the ground...what dirt...any fertilizer? We have placed it on the table on the patio for now...haven't watered for a few days...best do that now. Should be OK to re-plant or re-pot I think, although still not really warm.

The hosta's have perked up!