This compact shrub bears attractive deep green leaves and large, rounded flower heads of deep pink in neutral soil, and intense violet-blue in acidic soil.

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Noteworthy CharacteristicsThis is one of the most widely recognized species of hydrangeas, and it boasts a plentiful number of cultivars. The species is divided into two groups: the hortensias (or "mopheads") have globe-shaped flowers made up of large male flowers, and the lacecaps have flattened flower heads, with central, female blossoms ringed in larger, male blossoms. 

CareGrow in moist, well-drained soil, in sun to partial shade. Provide shelter from drying winds. This hydrangea flowers on the previous season's wood and can be maintained by cutting back just to the first pair of buds beneath the old flower in spring.

PropagationSow seed in a cold frame in spring; take softwood cuttings in early summer, hardwood cuttings in winter.

ProblemsGray mold, slugs, powdery mildew, rust, ringspot virus, leaf spots

• Genus : Hydrangea
• Plant Height : 3 to 6 feet
• Plant Width : 3 to 6 feet
• Zones : 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
• Uses : Containers
• Tolerance : Frost Tolerant
• Light : Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Maintenance : Low
• Moisture : Medium Moisture
• Growth Rate : Moderate
• Flower Color : Pink
• Characteristics : Showy Seed Heads
• Plant Type : Shrubs
• Bloom Time : Summer
• Plant Seasonal Interest : Summer Interest