Abracadabra™ Star Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Horabstra' P.P. #21,636
Large, bright lace-cap flowers emerge pink and white and mature to hot pink atop black satin stems. The distinctive black stems provide interest in the garden before the summer flowers open. An excellent summer color item in mixed borders. Good for cutting. Blooms on old wood.
| Key feature: | Showy Flowers |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Garden style: | Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial shade to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Supplemental water may be needed in very hot weather. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches three to four feet tall. |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Flower attribute: | Flowers for Cutting |
| Special features: | Easy Care |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 7745 |
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Care Information
Requires moist, well drained soil. Prune to shape immediately after flowering; heavy pruning is usually not needed. Winter protection may be needed in very cold climates. Flower color can be shifted to blue with the addition of aluminum sulfate to the soil. Apply fertilizer in spring.
Large, bright lace-cap flowers emerge pink and white and mature to hot pink atop black satin stems. The distinctive black stems provide interest in the garden before the summer flowers open. An excellent summer color item in mixed borders. Good for cutting. Blooms on old wood.
Care Information
Requires moist, well drained soil. Prune to shape immediately after flowering; heavy pruning is usually not needed. Winter protection may be needed in very cold climates. Flower color can be shifted to blue with the addition of aluminum sulfate to the soil. Apply fertilizer in spring.
| Key feature: | Showy Flowers |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Garden style: | Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial shade to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Supplemental water may be needed in very hot weather. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches three to four feet tall. |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Flower attribute: | Flowers for Cutting |
| Special features: | Easy Care |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 7745 |
