Wee Bit Grumpy
Hydrangea macrophylla
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 30 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 600-800 hours |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2022 / 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, rich in organic matter |
| Soil pH | 5.5 - 6.5 (for deep purple-blue) |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green, glossy |
| Bloom | Deep purple-blue in acidic soil, red in alkaline |
| Fruit | None |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Hostas, Astilbe, Ferns |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Pruning seldom needed; cut back only dead wood after flowering.
Maintenance
Tolerates cold weather better than conventional hydrangeas. Keep watered during hot spells.
Cleanup
Late Fall
Notes
Compact habit with saturated deep purple-blue flower color under acidic conditions.