Let's Dance Blue Jangles
Hydrangea macrophylla
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 24-30 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 600-800 hours |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, rich in organic matter |
| Soil pH | 5.5 - 6.5 (for blue flowers) |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green |
| Bloom | Blue in acidic soil, pink 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, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| 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
Requires little pruning. Remove dead wood in early spring.
Maintenance
Maintain moist, well-drained soil. Do not prune unless removing dead wood in spring.
Cleanup
Leave old wood over winter, clean up in late spring.
Notes
Compact reblooming mophead hydrangea. Produces vibrant blue flowers in acidic soil.