Pink Elf® French Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pia'
Miniature in size, ideal small shrub for container, accent or border use in semi-shady areas. Numerous rich pink flower heads add long-lasting enjoyment. Makes a great cut flower. Deciduous.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | hye-DRAYN-jee-uh mak-ro-FIL-la |
| Key feature: | Summer Flowering |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Filtered sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast grower to 18 in. tall and 24 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Flower attributes: | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Dwarf Plant, Easy Care |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Seacoast Exposure, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Late spring through summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 4207 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before spring growth. Prune to shape after flowering. Pruning time: summer after flowering.
Miniature in size, ideal small shrub for container, accent or border use in semi-shady areas. Numerous rich pink flower heads add long-lasting enjoyment. Makes a great cut flower. Deciduous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before spring growth. Prune to shape after flowering. Pruning time: summer after flowering.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | hye-DRAYN-jee-uh mak-ro-FIL-la |
| Key feature: | Summer Flowering |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Filtered sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast grower to 18 in. tall and 24 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Flower attributes: | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Dwarf Plant, Easy Care |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Seacoast Exposure, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Late spring through summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 4207 |
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The best fertilizer to use with this plant is All-Purpose Plant Food.view soil products