Description
Hydrangea macrophylla is a perennial shrub that has the unique ability to re-bloom throughout the spring and summer months.- One of the best flowering plants
- The flower color varies depending on soil pH.
- Rosy-pink is alkaline soils, the flowers turn rich blue in acidic soils.
- Bears elegent large clusters of star-shaped flowe
What makes it special:
Sr | Item name |
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1 | Hydrangea macrophylla (Any Color) - Plant |
2 | 6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Hydrangea macrophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydrangeaceae, native to Japan. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 2 meters tall by 2.5 meters broad with large heads of pink or blue flowers in summer and autumn.
Hydrangea macrophylla blooms can be blue, red, pink, light purple, or dark purple. The color is affected by soil pH. An acidic soil (pH below 7) will usually produce flower color closer to blue, whereas an alkaline soil (pH above 7) will produce flowers more pink. This is caused by a color change of the flower pigments in the presence of aluminum ions which can be taken up into hyperaccumulating plants.Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name | Bigleaf hydrangea, French hydrangea, lacecap hydrangea, mophead hydrangea, penny mac and hortensia |
Maximum Reachable Height | up to 2.5 mete |
Flower Colour | Any color. |
Bloom Time | Summer and rainy season. |
Difficulty Level | Easy to grow. |
Planting and care
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Sunlight
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Plant Protection
Donts
Hydrangea macrophylla care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
Sunlight | Bright natural light. |
Watering | |
Soil | Well-draining Nutrient-rich soil with Optimum PH range 5.2 to 5.5 |
Temperature | 18-35 degree Celcius. |
Fertilizer | Apply organic fertilizer. |
Hydrangea macrophylla special feature
The plant is used for an ornamental purpose.
Hydrangea macrophylla uses
Ornamental Use:
- Hydrangeas are excellent for a range of garden sites from group plantings to shrub borders to containers